#Climate Change

California's Salton Sea is shrinking, releasing toxic dust that stunts children's lung growth more than living near a busy freeway. A seven-year study reveals the human cost of water policy decisions.

April 1 snowpack readings across the western U.S. hit record lows in 2026 — not because of a dry winter, but because it was too warm. The implications go far beyond drought.

Republican lawmakers are pushing bills to shield fossil fuel companies from climate lawsuits—while cities, states, and individuals are suing those same companies for billions. A breakdown of the legal battle reshaping corporate accountability.

A new study finds Alaska's glacial lakes are expanding 120% faster than in the late 1980s and could grow fourfold—threatening ecosystems, infrastructure, and 15 million people globally.

Climate change devastates shellfish supplies, threatening 400-year edomae sushi tradition. Prices soar as seasons shrink in Tokyo's iconic food culture

China unveils ambitious energy strategy targeting 70% regional self-sufficiency in eastern regions, balancing geopolitical risks with climate commitments amid mounting domestic and international challenges.

New study reveals beef drives more deforestation than any other commodity, destroying 120 million acres of forest in 20 years. Could changing your diet save the Amazon rainforest?

The real culprit behind Western water crisis isn't golf courses or lawns—it's livestock. Nearly 47% of Colorado River water feeds cattle while cities ration supplies.

Ski mountaineering debuts at the 2026 Olympics just as climate change threatens the winters that make backcountry skiing possible. A love letter to a vanishing season.

Record warm temperatures and lowest snowpack in decades threaten Western water supply, revealing deeper climate vulnerabilities across American infrastructure and economy.

The Tian Shan mountains, Central Asia's crucial water source, could lose up to 82% of glacier mass by 2100, threatening millions and sparking geopolitical tensions.

Google claimed AI could cut global emissions by 5-10%, but the source? A consulting firm's 'client experience.' How solid are tech giants' green AI promises?