Thousands of people are looking for a new place to live in a situation that is “on the edge of a humanitarian crisis.”
One of the state’s largest utility companies is facing tens of billions of dollars in liabilities, more money than its insurance would cover.
With the deadly fires in California still burning and hundreds of people missing, Trump thought it would be a good idea to blame the fires on his favorite punching-bag state.
Like any politically engaged dystopian novel, my 2016 book, "Splinterlands," was meant to be a warning. I knew things could get that bad. I just didn’t think they would—not so quickly anyway.
Disasters in British Columbia, where many Canadian mines are located, can have devastating effects downstream.
The planet's protective layer is finally recovering from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, according to a new United Nations report.
Guidelines for a healthy diet emphasize fresh fruit and vegetables. Right now, there may not be enough in the gardens to nourish a cooler, healthier world.
Why did Brazil elect a neofascist? Western media blames Brazilians' fear of rising violence and corruption, but there are gaping holes in this argument.
A group of British scientists and their supporters presses governments to tackle climate change and environmental crisis.
Humans cannot expect a safer, cooler world from technological fixes.
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