America is losing its war against wildfire
Large wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity across the United States, straining firefighting resources and prompting calls for new management strategies beyond traditional suppression methods.
The world is adapting to extreme heat — but not nearly fast enough
This summer set temperature records across the globe, with Western Europe experiencing five severe heat waves that contributed to tens of thousands of deaths. Scientists warn upcoming years will be even hotter due to El Niño and climate change.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Global land-use emissions from deforestation and forest loss have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by reduced permanent deforestation and increased forest regrowth, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has sued the federal government over a new Colorado River management plan, claiming it could force a 71 percent water cut to Las Vegas, marking a shift from the state’s traditional role as a consensus-builder.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point terminated its only climate scientist after he refused to stop teaching about human causes of climate change, according to a lawsuit filed by the fired professor.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
A new set of emissions scenarios for climate modeling has been published for CMIP7, replacing previous scenarios and featuring simplified naming conventions and revised high-end projections downward.