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Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth
New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America...
Did a vaporized alien planet leave behind a strange iron ‘bar’?
Astronomers puzzle over newfound feature within the picturesque Ring nebula
As Data Centers Jostle to Get on Texas’ Grid, ERCOT Promises New Rules for ‘Batch Zero’
The group would include large power users who’ve been waiting a long time for interconnection and don’t need further study. It’s ERCOT’s first attempt at...
Duke Energy Plans to Build a Massive Natural Gas Power Plant in Davidson County. But Where, Exactly?
The powerful North Carolina utility is cagey about the exact location, but there are clues, and environmentalists want to know. In any event, a fossil...
Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change
Ignoring the blue economy has left a multi-trillion-dollar blind spot in climate finance, according to a study from Scripps Oceanography.By Johnny SturgeonThe global cost of...
Illegal miners have forced Peru’s oldest environmental research station to suspend work
Staff at the Panguana biological research station have received death threats
Scientists turn cells’ most mysterious structures into spies on genetic activity
Enigmatic ‘vaults’ can be engineered to eavesdrop on RNA, aiding cancer studies and more
On a Galápagos island, a ‘restoration project on steroids’
A multimillion-dollar plan aims to undo centuries of destruction on islands made famous by Darwin
New York Offshore Wind Project Allowed to Restart Construction—for Now
After being forced to suspend work for the second time, Empire Wind will be allowed to continue construction while its case makes its way through...
What’s below Antarctica’s ice? New map provides clearest view yet
Technique could improve models of how ice flows, bolstering predictions of sea level rise
In fish, low doses of common pesticide speed aging and death
Polluted lakes and lab experiments highlight harms of chronic exposure to chlorpyrifos
Prof Ben Santer: Trump administration is ‘embracing ignorance’ on climate science
The attacks on climate science by the Trump administration means the US is now “part of the problem” on global warming and “not part of...
After 20 Years, an Agreement to Safeguard the 'High Seas' Takes Force
Roughly two-thirds of the ocean lies outside any single country’s jurisdiction. These vast waters, known as the \“high seas,\” hold huge importance to the health...
Q&A: What UK’s record auction for offshore wind means for bills and clean power by 2030
A record-breaking amount of new offshore wind capacity has been secured at the UK’s latest auction for renewable energy projects. Five fixed-foundation projects, amounting to...
Despite ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certifications, Beef Emissions Can Be Lower, but Never Low
Few foods take a higher toll on the planet than beef. Of all protein-rich foods, beef and lamb are generally highest in greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Talking About Energy Dominance? Solar Would Like to Have a Word.
We are in the solar-powered century, although some are taking their time to figure this out.By Dan GearinoThere’s a lot happening right now in U.S....
Increased deciduous tree dominance reduces wildfire carbon losses in boreal forests
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02539-zMore frequent fires in the North American boreal are causing shifts from conifer to deciduous forests. This...
Accounting for ocean impacts nearly doubles the social cost of carbon
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02533-5Oceans provide essential ecosystem services to human society, yet the climate impacts on blue capital have long...
This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid — and save everyone money
If you’re a typical American, you get home from work and start flipping switches and turning knobs — doing laundry, cooking dinner, watching TV. With...
Spain’s climate scientists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns
Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate scientists’ workSpain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an...
Ahead of Davos, climate drops down global elite’s list of pressing concerns
Environmental issues including climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss have dropped down an international ranking of short-term concerns for high-profile business leaders, academics and politicians....
To break its coal habit, China should look to California’s progress on batteries
Ye Huang is a senior researcher at Global Energy Monitor, where she tracks and analyses global renewable energy developments. Christine Shearer is project manager of...
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