Environment

“If folks are serious about environmental justice, they need to be serious about addressing equity issues in U.S territories.”…

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons. Communities can save lives by starting to make changes now.

New research suggests looking at a patient’s address may be just as important for care providers to consider as ordering a brain scan.

Nearly two-thirds of the coral reefs on the planet have been exposed to enough heat stress to trigger bleaching in the past year, NOAA said.

We all want to live in safe places.But right now, many rural communities and Native nations aren’t getting the support they need to prepare, respond to, and mitigate increasingly extreme weather. When rural places face ……

Climate and nature-related philanthropy is lagging behind giving to other social causes – but it could have a decisive impact on the battle to save the environment…

Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs but are relatively united in taking action, according to a new study.

As the 2024 wildfire season approaches, experts predict a more intense season than usual for the United States.

The community on the coast of Washington state has a plan to establish a new village with low-impact development and green infrastructure.

Right now, in the U.S. and around the world, children’s lives are under threat due to climate change. Nearly 710 million children are currently living in countries at the highest risk…

Coral reefs, some of the most important ecosystems in the world, are in a global decline — and climate change is a key cause.With an estimated 2 million different kinds of animals living in or near…

War is wreaking havoc on land, water and critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Gaza. Two experts on peace and conflict explain how to include such impacts in peace agreements.