Coal Gasification Attempts a Comeback The declining industry is looking for ways to revive itself By Nithin Coca April 13, 2026 In this story: coal, Trump, dirty energy, natural gas, climate change
We Mindlessly Interact With Plants Every Day. Here’s How to Do It Intentionally. Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob S. Suissa offer 101 ways to rediscover the familiar with “Let’s Botanize!” By McKenna Sweet April 5, 2026 In this story: books, science, Gee Whiz, climate change
The Trees That Grew Us As Earth Month gets underway, a look back in time to how forests shaped us By Riley Black April 1, 2026 In this story: earth day, forests, climate change, science
Meet the Kriller Queens Next-gen polar scientists challenge the status quo in Antarctica By McKenna Sweet March 31, 2026 In this story: women, science, conservation, climate change
What Happens When a Workforce Is Gutted? Researchers reflect on what was lost a year after the Trump administration dismantled scientific research By Caroline Van Hemert March 29, 2026 In this story: Alaska, federal policy, Trump, science, conservation
Why Mike Lee Is Waging War Against America’s Public Lands A man, a monument, and the battle for the future of conservation By Ash Sanders March 25, 2026 In this story: public lands, congress, federal policy, saving wild places, monuments
A Winter With Less Snow Could Create Huge Problems for the West State leaders fret about the threats that could extend well into summer and beyond By McKenna Sweet March 19, 2026 In this story: climate change, climate adaptation, snow sports, water
When Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Science Meet, Good Things Happen Tribal leaders and climate coordinators are working together to protect lands and waterways By Katie O'Reilly March 17, 2026 In this story: indigenous communities, ecosystems, climate change, climate adaptation
The Winds of Clean Energy Keep Blowing A new Rhode Island offshore wind farm brings the country one step closer to a renewable energy future By Dana Drugmand March 16, 2026 In this story: offshore wind, clean energy, climate change, renewable energy
The Solar Industry Has Been Bogged Down by Red Tape. Digital Tools Are Changing That. These new technologies are making it easier to power up via the sun By Lindsey Botts March 15, 2026 In this story: solar, clean tech, clean energy, climate change