Europe is facing a growing water crisis as prolonged heat and drought push some of the continent’s most important rivers to exceptionally low levels. The Rhine, Danube, Rhône and other major... Read more »
Lake Mead, one of the most important reservoirs in the American West, is rapidly approaching a historic low as prolonged drought and declining water supplies continue to put pressure on the... Read more »
Health officials across the United States are investigating a major rise in illnesses caused by Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can lead to a prolonged intestinal infection. The investigation has expanded... Read more »
Italy’s coastal fishing communities are facing an unexpected challenge as invasive Atlantic blue crabs continue to spread through the country’s northern lagoons. The rapidly growing population has disrupted shellfish farming, placing... Read more »
A new wave of small-scale solar technology is making it easier for renters to take part in the clean energy transition. In places like New Jersey, balcony solar systems are gaining... Read more »
Scientists from around the world are working to preserve some of the planet’s oldest ice before rising temperatures cause it to disappear forever. Deep within Antarctica, researchers are creating a secure... Read more »
Wildfire smoke has become an increasingly common air quality concern in many parts of the world, especially during warmer months. As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity, health experts are encouraging people... Read more »
The eruption of the Hunga Tonga underwater volcano was one of the most extraordinary natural events in recent history, sending massive amounts of ash, gases, and water vapor into the atmosphere.... Read more »
New research suggests that a major system of ocean currents in the Atlantic is losing strength more quickly than previously believed, raising serious concerns about its future stability. Known as the Atlantic... Read more »
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, located between Hawaii and California, is often described as one of the largest concentrations of ocean plastic on Earth. Stretching across an area more than twice... Read more »