Environment

Study exposes threats, but also major gaps in research

Fresh infusion of $14 billion promises to accelerate ambitious greening project

Biden administration set to update the “social cost of carbon” used in greenhouse regulations

Scientists argue federal environmental studies are flawed

A wetland in the right place cleans up far more pollution, new study finds

Flight in Sweden would set stage for release of small amounts of chalky dust

The mass of buildings and other infrastructure exceeds that of all trees, shrubs, and animals on the planet

They burn faster and kill more trees, analysis of California fires reveals

Coho salmon in urban streams have been dying in the U.S. Pacific Northwest

Preserving natural fires and managing out-of-control blazes helps ecosystems

Yearlong MOSAIC expedition ends as German icebreaker returns home

Historically Black and immigrant communities are more vulnerable to environmental stressors

Ambitious new climate goals would make the country a global leader—but are they feasible?

Both approaches have promise but face perils, researchers find

Despite glimmers of progress, the world has not achieved decadal targets to protect nature

National Science Foundation program struggles to bridge scientists and communities