When Storm Prep Is Left up to Citizens
Rapidly intensifying storms have made it much harder for cities to plan their responses.
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Your guide to life on a warming planet
The Search for Alien Life Starts on Earth
But the places that could most help scientists find it are melting away.
The MAGA Plan to End Free Weather Reports
Project 2025 would all but dissolve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Houston Is on a Path to an All-Out Power Crisis
The city’s widespread outage is a preview of how bad things could get this hurricane season.
The Awkward Truth About Extinction
The disappearance of species is destructive, but it’s also one of the most natural, creative forces on Earth.
America Finally Has an Answer to the Biggest Problem With EVs
Used electric cars are not just cheap—they are cheaper than similar gas cars.
The Climate Is Falling Apart. Prepare for the Push Alerts.
In our era of extreme weather, this is how we’ll watch the world change.
Hurricane Beryl Is a Terrifying Omen
This season’s first major storm broke records. How bad will the rest be?
American Environmentalism Just Got Shoved Into Legal Purgatory
The Supreme Court’s decision to overrule the long-standing Chevron doctrine could be used to undo environmental progress.
America Is Still Stuck on Prius vs. Pickup
Everything about the climate is changing—except the politics.