Growing Efforts To Name, Categorize Heat Waves Point To Their Danger
Higher attention to treat heat waves as climate threats has strengthened calls to name them like hurricanes.
Environment
How City Planning Can Support Environmental Justice
Some states had new policies to protect against environmental racism, but many of them are now outdated.
| Scripps News Staff
Southern California Under New Water Restrictions Amid Drought
The Golden State is hoping to cut down on water use by 35% as it heads into its third straight year of drought.
| Briana Koeneman and James Packard
Conservationist Helps South Florida’s Endangered Ecosystem
Invasive species have gotten to Florida in a number of ways, but introduction of species began in the late 1800s and has escalated since then.
| Kyle Short
FAA Delays Environmental Review Of SpaceX Starship Again
FAA red tape is a reminder of the balance between finding new frontiers for life and protecting the one we already have.
Historic Site Of Jamestown, VA Threatened By Rising Sea Levels
Climate change is endangering the nation's first permanent settlement — Jamestown, Virginia.
Mermaids Aren't Just Entertainers. Many Are Environmental Advocates
The Sacramento Mermaid Convention is full of merfolk, many of whom are combining fun with a passion for environmentalism.
Deaths Of 3 Women In Early Heat Wave Raise Questions, Fears
Because of climate change, deadly heat waves can strike just about anywhere, don't only fall in the height of summer and need not last long.
| AP
Losing Bees Could Have Huge Implications For The Environment
The decline or loss of bees could affect our food and other products, but it can also affect our environment, as they serve as a pollinator.
| Scripps News Staff
Solving Clean Energy's Consistency Problem
Scientists are exploring new technologies like artificial intelligence and rechargeable battery storage to make renewable energy more reliable.
Renewed Hope For Action On Climate Change
What reasons are there to feel guarded optimism about tackling climate change?
| Eli Kintisch
Climate Change Is Threatening The Saguaro Cactus' Survival
Saguaro cactus reproduction has hit a wall in the last decade, with stress preventing the plants from surviving into adulthood.
Study: Global Pollution Kills 9 Million People A Year
The global average is 117 pollution deaths per 100,000 people.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Scientists Give Earth 50-50 Chance Of Hitting Key Warming Mark By 2026
The World Meteorological Association reports that the planet could potentially pass the 1.5 degrees celsius threshold as soon as this year.
| AP and Scott Withers
Teaching Children About Conservation, How To Make A Difference
There are many ways children can be proactive about climate change, which in turn helps alleviate climate anxiety.
| Shelby Lin Erdman
Human Remains Surfacing As Lake Mead Water Levels Drop
After a decades-long drought, the reservoir that 40 million people in six states depend on is now only about 30% full.
Natural Disasters Are Getting Worse, But So Is FEMA Aid For Survivors
Disaster relief is needed now more than ever as natural disasters increase, but FEMA often denies requests, especially to marginalized communities.
| Scripps News Staff
KNXV: Phoenix Approves New Plan To Combat Heat-Related Deaths
According to health data, Maricopa County has seen a 400% increase in heat-related deaths since 2014.
| Patrick Hayes
Vegas Water Intake Now Visible At Drought-Stricken Lake Mead
Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream are the largest human-made reservoirs in the U.S.
| AP
Pressure Mounts On EU To Cut Its Dependence On Russian Energy
The European Union is scrambling to phase out its use of Russian energy. In the meantime, it continues to make hefty payments to the Kremlin.
Officials Ask Californians To Limit Water Usage Amid Historic Drought
Critical water supplies to the American southwest are drying up.
About 6M Californians Ordered To Cut Water Usage Amid Drought
Some cities and water agencies in Southern California have been ordered to cut back water usage starting June 1 or face hefty fines.
| AP
Multiple Studies Forecast Worsening Natural Disasters
All of the studies find the only way to reduce the risk of disasters is to reduce climate change driven by greenhouse gas emissions.
Washington Changes Logging Plans To Generate Carbon Offset
Washington's new initiative will replace logging income with revenue generated by carbon offset, benefiting the planet and those that need the money.
How Can We Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle?
According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.
| Scripps News Staff
Farming's Next Frontier: Solar Energy
Indiana's solar industry has been booming. It's projected to grow to be the 4th largest in the U.S. over the next five years.
How Climate Change Is Driving Innovation Toward More Sustainable Wines
Climate plays a critical role in the wine industry, and many winemakers are finding it more difficult to adapt to the ever-changing weather patterns.
Why Does The U.S. Produce So Much Waste?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. produced about 36 million tons of plastic waste in 2018.
| Meg Hilling and Scripps News Staff
As Earth Day Approaches, The President's Climate Agenda Stalls
President Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on the sweeping environmental agenda he campaigned on.
| AP
Weather Changes Have Americans Moving To Cooler Locales
We're already living through some severe threats: sea level rise, heat waves, floods, wildfires and droughts. And they are going to intensify.
