A World Without Water
A quarter of the world's population is at high risk of running out of water.
Environment
U.N. Says Agriculture Must Change To Prevent Worst Effects Of Climate Change
Humans must drastically alter food production in order to prevent the most catastrophic effects of global warming, according to a U.N. report.
A Mysterious Disease Is Killing Majestic Beech Trees In American Forests
A mysterious disease is killing one of the nation's most majestic trees. The beech is an important anchor species of mature forests, but scientists suspect a microscopic worm is attacking them.
Statewide Climate Change Initiative Meets In Winston-Salem
Officials from cities and counties across the state met in Winston-Salem to talk about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental concerns, with the aim to accelerate ecological
New Evidence Shows Popular Pesticides Could Cause Unintended Harm To Insects
Studies are revealing new, unintended threats that neonicotinoid pesticides pose to insects. The chemicals, widely used by farmers, are difficult to control because they persist in the environment.
Pakistan Tests A Plastic Bag Ban In Islamabad
On Aug. 14, Pakistan will become the latest country to ban single-use plastic bags. The nation uses 55 billion bags a year, and many wind up clogging rivers and littering the countryside.
Give Up Your Gas Stove To Save The Planet? Banning Gas Is The Next Climate Push
As more cities and states try to cut carbon emissions, natural gas is becoming a target. The city of Berkeley, Calif., just became the first to ban it in new homes, but it may not be the last.
Losing The Eternal Blue Sky In Mongolia
Its environment and population are enduring major shifts as the country goes big on mining and as effects of climate change set in. See Mongolia's changes close up in this immersive photo essay.
Climate Policies Of 2020 Democrats
Climate change has emerged as a key issue among the Democratic presidential candidates, several of whom have detailed plans.
Should Rivers Have Same Legal Rights As Humans? A Growing Number Of Voices Say Yes
"Environmental personhood" was once considered a fringe issue, but several countries have granted rivers within their borders legal person status. Bangladesh became the latest in July.