Trees Could Be A Mental, Physical And Climate Change Antidote
A growing body of research shows the many ways trees improves our mental and physical health. There's a push to understand more.
Environment
A Single Fire Killed Thousands Of Sequoias. Scientists Are Racing To Save The Rest
The world's largest trees are adapted to wildfires. But with fires getting more extreme, scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time.
E-Bikes Take The Stage At German Car Show
In Germany, car companies are showing off their latest electric vehicles. But in areas of Europe, some cars won't be allowed on the street soon. So some car companies are putting e-bikes on display.
Pittsburgh Wants You To See Constellations When You Look Up At The Night Sky
The Pittsburgh City Council will start implementing a plan to fight light pollution over the next two years. Scientists say light pollution in cities can make groups of stars hard to see.
Congress Is Debating Its Biggest Climate Change Bill Ever. Here's What's At Stake
Climate measures in a massive $3.5 trillion economic plan would transform the U.S. energy system. They are crucial for meeting President Biden's ambitious climate goals but face powerful opposition.
Nicholas Puts More Than Half Of Louisiana On Flood Alert Despite Weakening
Parts of southern Louisiana could see isolated rain totals of 20 inches through Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said. Hundreds of thousands of utility accounts are now without power in Texas.
Scientists Say They Could Bring Back Woolly Mammoths. But Maybe They Shouldn't
A company formed by Harvard genetics professor George Church, known for his pioneering work in genome sequencing and gene splicing, hopes to genetically resurrect woolly mammoths.
Young People Are Anxious About Climate Change And Say Governments Are Failing Them
A new study shows more than half of young people say climate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. And government inaction in particular makes them worried.
How A Blistering Housing Market Could Be Making Wildfires Even More Dangerous
California homes are burning. Why are they still increasing in value in regions prone to fire?
A 20-Year Megadrought Threatens Hydropower In The West
The drought is creating problems for hydroelectricity for millions of people. In a federal emergency measure, reservoirs are sending water to Lake Powell to keep its power turbines spinning.