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New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England – here’s why its impact may be limited

In the UK, households collectively throw away an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year.

American Climate Corps: Biden’s new green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details

When President Joe Biden created the American Climate Corps by executive order on Sept. 20, 2023, it marked a step toward keeping a pledge.

How rising water vapor in the atmosphere is amplifying warming and making extreme weather worse

This year’s string of record-breaking disasters – from deadly wildfires and catastrophic floods to record-high ocean temperatures and ...

Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk

In today’s electronic age, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous.

Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress in the midst of fire season

It’s physically exhausting work and essential for protecting communities as wildfire risks rise in a warming world.

The US is spending billions to reduce forest fire risks; here's a map of those hot spots

We mapped the hot spots where treatment offers the biggest payoff for people and ...

Desert dust storms carry human-made toxic pollutants, and the health risk extends indoors

Humans have contended with dust storms for thousands of years, ever since early civilizations appeared in the Middle East and North Africa.

Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by climate change.

Summer 2023 was the hottest on record – yes, it’s climate change, but don’t call it ‘the new normal’

Summer 2023 was the hottest on record by a huge margin.