#Environment

From wolves changing rivers to light pollution scrambling sea turtles, the unintended consequences of human activity reveal how deeply—and unpredictably—we've altered the natural world.

A U.S. nonprofit has petitioned the federal government to sanction China over shark finning. If upheld, it could trigger a ban on all Chinese seafood imports worth $1.5 billion annually.

Nuclear power is winning fans across the political spectrum—and Big Tech is pouring billions in. But America still has no permanent home for the 2,000 metric tons of high-level waste its reactors produce every single year.

Scientists warn a strong El Niño could push Earth past the 1.5°C warming threshold within 12-18 months. What that means for weather, food, energy—and the politics of climate action.

NSF climate grants fell 77% in one year. Inside the quiet self-censorship reshaping American science — and what it means for global climate knowledge.

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.

Studded snow tires offer unmatched grip on ice, but they're banned or restricted in many countries due to road damage and air quality concerns. What's the real trade-off?

Sam Altman defended AI's energy consumption by claiming humans also need 20 years of 'training.' This troubling comparison reveals how tech leaders view people and machines as equals.

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?

OpenAI CEO dismisses water usage claims as "fake" while comparing AI energy consumption to human training costs. Is the AI-human efficiency debate missing the point?

OpenAI's CEO dismisses claims about AI's environmental impact as 'totally fake' and 'insane,' while acknowledging the real energy challenge ahead.

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.