The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining
The U.S. government is planning to auction off massive sections of water surrounding American Samoa for potential deep-sea mining.
Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn’t actually save much time
Racing to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money and sends harmful emissions into the air, it…
Wildfires expose millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to…
Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead
Like a game of chess, fire managers try to be one step ahead. New fires are popping up daily as drought and windy conditions plague the western United States.
China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
Since 2000, desertified land in northern China has shrunk significantly.
California scientists develop way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent
The proof-of-concept research could lead to an early warning system for the public.
Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don’t guarantee survival
Fire shelters are a key piece of equipment for wildland firefighters, but their use doesn't ensure survival.
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.
Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first
Greece is looking to the heavens for help, with a dedicated satellite constellation that monitors for fires.
Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean
Authorities are paying 5.33 euros per kilogram to remove the species, which will be frozen and incinerated.