When the Black Death depopulated Europe, abandoned farmland reverted to forest—and plant diversity declined. The lesson may complicate modern calls to simply “let nature take over.” ...
On a narrow sand spit in northern California, a Norwegian company plans to build a massive fish farm that would be the largest of its kind on the West Coast. Located near the city of Eureka, the ...
An analysis of dozens of previously published studies reveals people systematically underestimate their own vulnerability to climate threats.
A new study shows agrivoltaics can cut maize yields in humid regions but boost soybean production in drier climates.
Concerns about EV performance in extreme heat waves might be a thing of the past, thanks to improvements in battery ...
As airlines test new routes and researchers refine models, contrails are shifting from an afterthought of flight to a potential tool for cutting the carbon footprint of aviation.
As airlines test new routes and researchers refine models, contrails are shifting from an afterthought of flight to a potential tool for cutting the carbon footprint of aviation.
A new life-cycle analysis reveals that bio-based plastics are better for the climate but worse for biodiversity. The greenest ...
A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading ...