Scientists develop way to scan the ocean depths from space with NASA images
The method, developed by researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey, involves satellite imagery.
Prince William focuses on climate during South Africa Earthshot visit
Britain's Prince William last visited Africa in 2018 but says the continent has always "held a special place" in his heart.
Electrified Future: Making ports cleaner by phasing out diesel on boats
The EPA will disseminate $3 billion in grants to reduce diesel pollution and promote zero-emission technologies in ports nationwide.
Electrified Future: Rondo turns renewable electricity into industrial heat
Rondo Energy is attracting investment from a range of industry players who will use its batteries to store clean electricity as heat.
Biden-Harris Climate Efforts Are Working. We Need More Next Term | Opinion
Imagine it's Jan. 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris announces a plan to fight the climate crisis in her first 100 days by cutting people's energy costs and building an American clean industrial renaissance.
Map shows greenest cities in the US
California dominates the top 25 list for "greenest" cities in the country, according to one recent report.
Nobody Wants to Vote in Favor of Climate Change—Right? | Opinion
The climate crisis isn't coming. It is here now. Look all around us. Devastating back-to-back hurricanes in Florida and the Southeast. Massive wildfires out West.
Mekong River "ghost fish" found after being declared extinct
The fish can grow up to 4 feet long.
The World's Oceans Are at a Breaking Point | Opinion
The ecosystems that produce half of the oxygen we breathe, and much of the planet's protein, have been pushed to the edge of destruction.
Brazilian environmental disaster victims take $47B lawsuit to court
Over 620,000 victims view the legal battle as their last hope for justice.
Electrified Future: Form Energy remakes Rust Belt misery into batteries
With another $405 million in financing, Form Energy is expanding to make its iron-air batteries on the site of a former steel mill in Weirton, West Virginia.
Deadly Hurricanes Should Put Climate Front and Center in Election | Opinion
America must accelerate climate investments in the coming years to protect its economy, local communities, and its people, write Ban Ki-moon and Patrick Verkooijen.
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Distressed Americans more likely to take action to save the planet
U.S. adults are suffering from eco-anxiety. The upside? It makes them more likely to help try and fix the problem with others.
Azerbaijan: To Save Our Planet, It Is Time for a COP29 Truce | Opinion
In one month, Azerbaijan will host COP29, the world's annual climate summit, with a sense of optimism that a crucial international deal on climate finance is within reach.
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Soils "are naked, hungry and have a fever," says farmer
With 60 harvests left to save the Earth's soils, an environmental advocate and a farmer share their thoughts on what must change.
Search and rescue efforts ongoing in wake of Hurricane Milton
Several deaths have been confirmed as crews work to restore power for millions across Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Environmental official dies after testifying at Georgia Capitol
The official collapsed after testifying about a recent chemical fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia.
Florida man preparing prized Corvette for Hurricane Milton sparks debate
The West Palm Beach resident's preparations come as time is running out for those in high-risk areas to evacuate.
Melania Trump and King Charles have "friendship" despite past outrage
The former first lady is pen pals with King Charles, despite reports of his fury over Donald Trump's remarks about Diana and Kate.
North Dakota death during devastating wildfires
Fierce winds and dry conditions have fueled wildfires in western North Dakota, resulting in one death and dozens of evacuations
Beware Bad Faith in Home Insurance in Wake of Growing Hurricanes | Opinion
You've likely noticed we're facing a national crisis in home insurance and bad faith actors in the insurance industry, with Florida as the epicenter of what's to come for other states.
Toxic Contamination in Our Oceans Can Reach Our Kitchen Tables | Opinion
The health of the ocean is intimately tied to human health.
Oil spill 'highly probable' after navy ship catches fire and sinks
It's feared a major fuel spill has occurred in the Pacific Ocean after the grounding, fire and sinking of a New Zealand navy ship.
Chemical cloud near Atlanta causes new shelter-in-place warning
Residents east of Atlanta received new warnings to seek shelter as winds could blow a lingering chemical cloud over their areas.
Nearly 1 million people asked to avoid drive-thru lanes in Austin, Texas
Residents were asked to carpool or avoid driving by walking or biking because of ozone levels in the Austin/San Antonio area.
Driving down emission is 'contagious,' exec says during Climate Week event
Cytiva's Emmanuel Abate said climate actions relies on "shared commitment and shared interest" during Newsweek's Pillars of the Green Transition conference.
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AI pushes climate companies into a "hero's journey," executive says
At a Newsweek Horizons Event this week, Bezos Earth Fund's Amen Ra Mashariki asked if AI will "step up and play the role that it should play."
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AI expert says tech could be a hero "if we're serious" about climate action
Leading experts from AI, technology and electric companies came together at an event at Newsweek headquarters to discuss how AI will impact climate change.
Agriculture is a "critical" part of climate change solutions, expert says
Industry leaders gathered at Newsweek's offices to discuss the pillars of the green transition at Climate Week NYC.
As Hurricane Hits Florida, Trump's Climate Policy Ducks for Cover | Opinion
A massive storm, Hurricane Helene, made larger and more destructive due to super-heated ocean temperatures caused by climate change, is due to slam into Florida Thursday.