California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds
Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.
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More than half of the world's largest lakes are shrinking. Here's why that matters
Human actions have caused "significant declines" in the amount of water stored in 53% of the planet's largest lakes and reservoirs. Climate change and overconsumption are the primary drivers.
California's epic snowpack is melting. Here's what to expect
Warmer temperatures are melting the state's historic snowpack. Already flooded communities downstream are scrambling to prepare for the surge.
Climate activists target nation's big banks, urging divestment from fossil fuels
Across the U.S. on Tuesday, people gathered outside major banks demanding that financial institutions shift away from investing in fossil fuel projects.
After January storms, some California communities look for long-term flood solutions
California cities, like East Palo Alto, work on long-term infrastructure changes to help adapt to future extreme weather brought on by climate change.
Why heavy winter rain and snow won't be enough to pull the West out of a megadrought
This winter could provide some relief for parched reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin, but climate scientists warn that the severe drought won't end with one wet season.
This snowplow driver just started his own service. But warmer winters threaten it
Winter is the fastest warming season across the U.S. and New England's winters are no exception. A snowplow driver in New Hampshire reflects on what climate change means.
A guide to 9 global buzzwords for 2023, from 'polycrisis' to 'zero-dose children'
Are you having a polycrisis? Can the world reduce the number of zero-dose children? Experts shared their views about global buzzwords that will be big this year. Here's the list and the definitions.
The first satellites launched by Uganda and Zimbabwe aim to improve life on the ground
The nanosatellites will observe the health of the land to help people make the best use of their countries' natural resources. A growing number of African countries are venturing into space.
Biden and China's Xi met for three hours. Here's what they talked about
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes face-to-face meeting in Bali, Indonesia.