According to a new study, ocean acidification planetary boundary, endangering marine life and coastal economies.

Clouds play an important role in determining the current and future temperature and global warming rate of the Earth. They simultaneously cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight and warm the planet by ...

From a digital vantage point in orbit, scientists have mapped every building on Earth—2.75 billion structures, all in 3D.

Earth's surface has darkened noticeably since 2001, as captured by NASA satellites for the first time in real-time, reflecting less sunlight and trapping more solar energy in the climate system. This ...

As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today ...

Two new publications remap the understanding of reverse weathering in the scientific community. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's ...

Rare earth minerals have become the backbone of modern technology, fueling everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to advanced military systems. As nations race to secure these vital ...

New research shows major errors in global hunger reports. Many communities in serious danger go uncounted, leaving urgent needs unseen.

"I don't see another path." Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending ...

Scientists across Europe are currently developing a new tool aimed at allowing researchers, authorities, and media across the globe to easily access wildfire information.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marianne Schnall is a journalist who amplifies women’s leadership. This article is more than 4 years old. Participants of the 1 ...

The United States led global production of rare earth elements (REEs) until the mid-1990s, when China emerged as the dominant supplier. China maintained near-total control of the market until 2012.