Plastic Has Changed Sea Turtles Forever
Even if plastic pollution stopped tomorrow, turtles would be dealing with the repercussions for centuries—at least.
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Did Humans Ever Live in Peace?
War may be ancient, but it doesn’t have to go on forever.
Earthen Rivers Are Flowing Through the West’s Scorched Forests
After wildfires come devastating landslides.
Finally, a Coral Success Story
Scientists have spent years cryopreserving coral in the hopes of restoring reefs. For the first time, some unfrozen specimens have reached adulthood.
One Huge Contradiction Is Undoing Our Best Climate Efforts
The math isn’t adding up.
Plant Seeds Are Stuck
The extinction of animals is a huge problem for plants that rely on them to escape warming habitats.
Where Was the Actual Ice During the Ice Age?
Kelp in the Southern Ocean might hold the answer.
How Much Can the Seasons Bend Before They Break?
Yearly weather patterns are changing. Our traditions need to keep up.
Tiny Climate Crises Are Adding Up to One Big Disaster
Billion-dollar disasters are breaking records, but the accumulation of small disasters can be devastating too.
The Solar-Panel Backlash Is Here
On sunny days, some states can waste lots of clean energy. Their response has been to make panels less affordable.