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Utility-scale solar is booming in the United States as electricity demand rises and projects remain relatively easy to develop.By Dan GearinoIt’s good to be in...

The number of global climate initiatives launched or run by China has been growing since 2009, a new study shows. But whether this will translate...

Experts say most cases used to be seen after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened riskExtreme temperatures are causing heatstroke...

Wamuyu Manyara is country director for Trócaire Malawi and Tarcizio Kalaundi is its climate resilience officer. This week, the Fund for responding to Loss and...

Observational studies suggested the vaccine could do double duty but a randomized trial shows no benefit

Highways, peaker plants and commercial and industrial activity cluster in the borough. Despite projects and policies designed to help, pollution remains a problem.By Lauren DalbanNEW...

The decision opened gaps in state protections at the same time that federal wetland regulations were weakened.By Madeline ShawFour years ago, the New York State...

Between the view, the marshes, and the birds, Liat Meitzenheimer concedes the drive along California State Route 37 is scenic. Still, she avoids it for...

For decades, Jon Zehr was haunted by an organism he knew was here — but couldn’t see. It all started in the ’90s on a...

Back in April, we launched the Great Power Shift, our flagship global campaign to end fossil fuel dependence and ensure affordable clean energy for all....

Certain shallow-water species carry a mutation that reduces translation errors and prevents toxic protein buildup

Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as...

Mix-up in distance scales may explain hints of anisotropy in distribution of galaxies

Tucked among forested slopes and pristine valleys in a corner of northeastern India, young villagers have been busy knocking on doors – hoping to convince...

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Publisher denies a bot was to blame for withdrawing famed physicist’s work

Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructureRecord wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries...

Three approaches—including one that exploits Earth’s radiation belts—could help enforce ban on orbital nuclear weapons

Europe has spent several weeks enduring blistering heat. The heatwave the continent experienced last month closed schools, disrupted power supplies, and has been linked to...

Ocean temperature patterns appear to act as a natural brake on the global spread of drought, preventing vast areas of the planet from drying out...

The U.S. Forest Service’s sign-off allows South32’s Hermosa mine, one of the country’s biggest proposed critical mineral operations, to proceed despite vocal opposition.By Wyatt MyskowThe...

Inside Climate News’ ‘Planet China’ scrutinized the dams, mines and other projects in Beijing’s development campaign beyond its own borders.By ICN EditorsAn Inside Climate News...