environment

A better review of the cultural heritage might have prevented the face-off over the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Preliminary data shows that 2016's global temperatures are approximately 1.2° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. 

There's now clear evidence that just ~1 degree C of warming has already impacted every aspect of life on Earth, with increasingly unpredictable consequences for humans. 

Global temperatures like 2015 will by normal by 2030, based on the current greenhouse gas emissions trajectory. 

Made from natural products, like coconut, soybean, and corn, the new soap molecule "could have a major impact on the multibillion-dollar cleaning products industry."

"It's just a plant" is a common refrain from those who want to legalize pot, but a recent study of cannabis production argues that the environmental impact of marijuana farming must be considered.

Scientists call on governments and global institutions to ensure the survival of seagrass meadows.