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Musicians have long sampled nature sounds. Now, they have a way to share credit — and share their royalties with conservation efforts.

New research shows that even with modest reductions in military funding, the United States would keep a whole lot of carbon out of the atmosphere.

Experts say local education and community support are key to conveying risk.

The Miccosukee, who make their home in the Everglades, said authorities didn't do an environmental review.

Environmental groups are concerned that rich countries are exporting plastic to poor countries in the form of “refuse-derived fuel."

The July 4th flooding has become the first major disaster to expose the grave effects of Trump’s new food and hunger policies.

Eight months past a federal deadline, more than 90 percent of at-risk Chicagoans haven’t been told their drinking water could be unsafe.

Under Trump, climate denial has given way to something even more dangerous: climate erasure.

On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of dollars.

Experts suggested that more data and education are needed as Texas and the rest of the country build in known flood plains.

The city's climate goals include cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2035.

Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

A new state law that redefines natural gas as a “green” energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.

From Mexico City to the Mekong Delta, increasingly severe droughts caused by climate change are laying waste to ecosystems and economies everywhere.

There are just a few weeks left to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump, or solar panels more affordable.

Amid historic Texas floods, the Trump administration is retreating from disaster preparedness.

At least 95 people died in the flash floods. The disaster has the fingerprints of climate change all over it.

No matter where you live, extreme weather can hit your area and change your life. Whether it’s a hurricane, winter storm, flash flood, tornado, wildfire, or heat wave, disasters can damage or destroy your home and property, cause lengthy power outages, and stall civic services. Grist created a comprehensive guide to help you stay ready […]

White or reflective roofs significantly reduce temperatures. Atlanta is the latest city to mandate their adoption.