On the Longest Day of the Year, Ocean Surface Temperatures Hit a Record High
Scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, global climate, and marine life.
Environment
admin I’d Seen It From The Ground, But Wait Until You See It From The Sky
A birds-eye view of California’s Roundup sprayed timberland.
Space, “Star Trek,” and Social Justice
Theoretical physicist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein talks about her family’s tradition of activism and how her identity and life’s work intersect.
Our Climate Models Are Missing Something Crucial
They don’t properly account for growing natural emissions from wetlands, wildfires and permafrost melt.
How to Survive a Brutal Heat Wave in Italy
It may or may not involve lots of gelato.
We Are Drinking the Earth—and Eating It
Even your morning coffee is ravaging forests. But beef is the prime culprit.
The EPA Relied on an Influential Glyphosate Study Even After Learning Monsanto Was a “Ghost Writer”
A newly revealed government memo identifies yet another compromised paper used to justify Roundup’s safety.
“Water-Gate”: FIFA’s Solution to World Cup Heat Is Seen as a Cash Grab
Mandatory hydration breaks—even when it’s not all that hot—have purists fuming.
Why GM Is Betting on a Future With Sodium-Ion Battery Storage
The automaker and Peak Energy are developing a safer alternative to lithium-ion tech.
“Super El Niño” Is Terrible News for Farmers Around the World
The effects on any one area are unpredictable, but expect extreme drought and excessive rainfall.