Climate

Climate change is making natural disasters worse — along with our mental health
"We are burned out and our resilience is really down," Lise Van Susteren, a psychiatrist, author and environmental activist, told NPR. "It's making us raw to all of these new challenges that we face. They're coming too fast, too furious, and too many."
Report: Solar could power 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035
A new federal report say solar energy has the potential to power up to 40 percent of the nation's electricity within 15 years — a 10-fold increase over current solar output. But it would require massive changes in U.S. policy and billions of dollars in federal investment to modernize the nation's electric grid.
Enough with the climate jargon: Scientists aim for clearer messages on global warming
People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming?
Sheltering inside may not protect you from the dangers of wildfire smoke
Tens of millions of Americans are forced to live with wildfire smoke now every year. New research shows that it's more invasive than previously thought, infiltrating homes, schools and offices.
Climate change is threatening Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List, an assessment of the health of tens of thousands of species, Komodo dragons went from "vulnerable" to "endangered."
Power restoration after Hurricane Ida in Louisiana could take weeks
Full restoration of electricity to some of the hardest-hit areas of Louisiana battered to an unprecedented degree by Hurricane Ida could take until the end of the month, the head of Entergy Louisiana warned Saturday.
Stunned by Ida, the Northeast begins to recover and worry about the next storm
At least 49 people are confirmed dead, and in some areas the search for the missing continues. Residents digging out from the wreckage are asking whether the region is prepared for the next storm.