Climate & Energy

Can 100 Percent Renewable Energy Cope With a Polar Vortex?

Spoiler: Yes, if we're prepared.

By Mukta Patil March 16, 2019

In this story: extreme weather, clean energy

My Kids Will Skip School This Friday. Here’s Why I'm Letting Them.

Young people are getting mad about the threat of climate change

By Wendy Becktold March 12, 2019

In this story: climate change, activism, parents

The Rivers in Our Skies

Everything you need to know about atmospheric rivers

By Mukta Patil March 13, 2019

In this story: science, climate change, drought

The Overstory: Drawdown

Season One, Episode Five

March 6, 2019

In this story: national parks, climate change, energy efficiency, coal ash, clean water

College Republicans Want Their Party to Confront Climate Change

Young conservatives are unhappy with GOP status quo

By Lewis Page March 6, 2019

In this story: politics, climate change, activism

Can Lower Speed Limits Reduce Our Overall Carbon Footprint?

Mr. Green concurs: time to slow down

By Bob Schildgen March 2, 2019

In this story: , climate change

ICYMI: Osprey vs. Eagle, Climate Amnesia & Pooh’s Forest Burns

A weekly roundup for busy people

By Paul Rauber March 1, 2019

In this story: climate change

ICYMI: Black Penguin, Lonely Tortoise, Unemployed Climate Scientist & More

A weekly roundup for busy people

By Paul Rauber February 22, 2019

In this story: climate change

It's Time for California to Get Out of the Oil Business

California is a leader in reducing demand for fossil fuels—supply, not so much

By Judith Lewis Mernit March 1, 2019

In this story: oil, drilling

A young boy kicks a soccer ball in a backyard in Wilmington, LA. Just over the fence is a pumpjack.

Protecting and Celebrating El Jaguar in the Borderlands

Trump's border wall threatens the existence of wild jaguars

By Sergio Avila and Dan Millis February 24, 2019

In this story: endangered species, climate change, borderlands