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Restoring the Flow: A Milestone in the Revival of the Everglades
The campaign to restore the Everglades has received a boost with completion of a key project that returns the flow of water to 55,000 acres that had once been drained for development. Experts see it as a major step forward in bringing back South Florida’s River of Grass.
Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California
Southern California has seen a spike in great white shark sightings amid a spate of unseasonably warm spring weather. Experts expect to see more unusual heat, and more sharks, in the months ahead.
By Fueling Drought, El Niño Raises the Risk of Violent Conflict
A study of hundreds of armed conflicts around the world finds that severe drought raises the risk of violent clashes. The study is the latest addition to a growing body of evidence showing that climate shocks spark conflict.
As the Planet Warms, Why Is the Upper Atmosphere Cooling?
While our emissions are trapping heat near the surface of the Earth, they are having the opposite effect in the upper atmosphere. For decades, the stratosphere has been cooling. A new study helps explain why.
Among Flowering Plants, Thousands of Evolutionary Oddities at Risk of Extinction
A new study identifies thousands of flowering plants belonging to rare and ancient lineages that are in urgent need of protection.
Why Fears Are Growing Over the Fate of a Key Atlantic Current
Scientists are increasingly worried that a vast system of ocean circulation, which delivers warmth to northern Europe and impacts climate globally, is at risk of collapse. Mounting evidence suggests it may be nearing a tipping point, though the research is far from certain.
Rising Seas Could Encircle New Orleans by the End of This Century
Rising seas could render New Orleans uninhabitable before the end of this century, according to a new paper calling for a managed retreat from the city.
Airborne Microplastics May Be Warming the Planet
Tiny particles of plastic amassing in the atmosphere may be intensifying warming, according to new study.
Nearly Half of Wolves in Italy Are Now Part Dog
Italy has seen a growing number of wolf-dog hybrids, raising concerns about the future of its wolves.
In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall
While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.
How the Next El Niño Could Lock in a Hotter Climate
El Niño is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not.
To Restore an Island Paradise, Add Fungi
For the last two decades, conservationists on the remote Pacific atoll of Palmyra have been working to uproot invasive palm trees and restore native wildlife. A new study finds that native fungi could be instrumental to that process.
Amid Energy Crisis, Chinese Solar Exports Double
As the war in Iran squeezes the global supply of oil and gas, countries are looking to source more solar power. China, the world's biggest producer of solar equipment, saw its exports double in March, reaching a new record high.
Entries Invited for 2026 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest
The 13th annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries.
Older and Wiser: How Elder Animals Help Species to Survive
A growing body of research is pointing to the critical, but unappreciated, role that older animals play in ensuring the survival of wildlife populations. Conservationists say the new findings should lead to policies that protect these elders and the essential knowledge they impart.
Sustainable Wood Is Failing to Slow Deforestation
Schemes that certify wood or paper as sustainable are doing little to stem the loss of forests globally, a study finds.
As Oceans Warm, Great White Sharks Are Overheating
The evolutionary edge that fueled great white shark dominance for millions of years could soon become its greatest downfall.
Energy Crisis Spurs Global Push for Remote Work
The energy shocks rippling from the war in Iran have prompted countries, from Cambodia to Peru, to embrace remote work. Leaders in Europe are now joining the push as they look to curb consumption of oil.
Zambia Under Pressure to Clean Up Shuttered Lead Mine Poisoning Town
Three decades after one of the largest lead mines in the world closed down, people in Kabwe, Zambia, are still dealing with the aftermath. Facing pervasive lead contamination that continues to endanger their children, families in Kabwe, with a coalition of human rights groups, are calling on the African Union to force Zambia to clean up the site.
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