#Environment

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.

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?

California's first wolf killings in over a century highlight the complex reality of successful species recovery. When conservation success creates new conflicts, who pays the price?

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sponsors generate 40% more emissions than the Games, causing loss of 34 million tons of glacial ice. The paradox of winter sports.

Brazilian researchers reveal a disturbing trend as deforestation forces mosquitoes to increasingly target humans, raising disease transmission risks worldwide.