Study says climate change doubled odds of big Canada fires, not mismanagement Posted September 8, 2026 A new study calculates that human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive …
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies Posted September 4, 2026 Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing—until he and other scientists used a gene-editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey. No…
Water hauling is the new chore no rancher asked for Posted August 25, 2026 Mark Ragsdale's phone rings off the hook with neighbors asking the same question: Where can I find water? During the day, he works as the state's water commissioner for Norwood…
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations Posted August 20, 2026 Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s pos…
Nigeria’s eroding Orimedu coast threatens homes and livelihoods Posted August 8, 2026 Communities along the coastline of Nigeria are struggling to cope with heavy rainfall and unstable, sandy soils, according to the UN's Office for Project Services. It says risi…
Great apes—including humans—laugh with a similar noise pattern Posted July 29, 2026 Other great apes laugh in a similar way to humans, a new study has found. Just like us, they chuckle in a rhythmic pattern, suggesting they had a common ancestor …
Extreme heat warning issued in the U.K. Posted July 21, 2026 An extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of the U.K., with water safety experts urging people to take care when cooling off in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Th…
Africa’s clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules Posted July 18, 2026 Billions of dollars have been pledged for Africa's clean energy transition, yet many renewable energy projects across the continent are still failing to get off the ground…
Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion Posted July 15, 2026 They were once among the world's most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Research from Tulane University rele…
Energy, water use, and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries Posted July 4, 2026 The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also pred…