Global Warming Is Slowing the Earth’s Rotation
Drastic polar ice melt is slowing Earth’s rotation, counteracting a speedup from the planet’s liquid outer core. The upshot is that we might need to subtract a leap second for the first time ever within the decade
Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener
Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars in government funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industry
Company Accused of Greenhouse Gas Smuggling Hit with Record Fine
A penalty leveled against a company accused of smuggling greenhouse gases is part of the EPA’s crackdown on the planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigeration and air-conditioning
The Future of Driving in the U.S. Is Electric—Sort Of
The EPA’s final rule on car emissions will result in far fewer battery-powered electric vehicles than what the agency envisioned last year
What Climate Change Means for Your Garden
Climate change is affecting every aspect of gardening, including what plants thrive where, which can survive multiple years, whether trees bear fruit, and what pests are most threatening
Kitten Season Is Out of Control. Are Warmer Winters to Blame?
The summer “kitten season” is starting earlier and lasting longer, which is bad news for both animal shelters and wildlife
High-Profile Geoengineering Experiment Shuts Down
A beleaguered solar geoengineering project failed to conduct field tests because of opposition from environmentalists and Indigenous residents
As Extreme Heat and Smoke Threaten U.S. Farmworkers, Federal Health Leaders Evaluate Protections
Leaders of the Department of Health and Human Services will meet throughout the spring and summer to help protect farm laborers from heat and wildfire smoke
Want to Work for the American Climate Corps? Applications Open Next Month
Biden is calling on Congress for an additional $8 billion in funding for the American Climate Corps program
Wildfires Used to Die Down after Dark. Drought Has Changed That
About 20 percent of large wildfires in North America now burn overnight because of drought conditions, straining firefighting resources
Successful Reforestation Is Keeping the Eastern U.S. Cooler
Parts of the southeastern and central U.S. haven’t warmed as much as the rest of the country. Reforestation could be partially responsible for this “warming hole”
Electric Vehicles Beat Gas Cars on Climate Emissions over Time
New research says building electric vehicles leaves a bigger carbon footprint than making gas-powered cars, though EVs make up the difference in the long run