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March 26th 2026

The silhouette of a fire fighter standing in front of a wildfire

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

A brutal wildfire season is about to put Trump’s Wildland Fire Service to the test, with the safety of millions of Americans on the line.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Mar 26

March 25th 2026

A wildfire rages in Portugal as a man watches on

The US Has Already Caused $10 Trillion in Climate Damages—and the Math Gets Worse

Individual climate actions have tangible monetary consequences, researchers say. But that goes both ways.

Climate Change Ece Yildirim Mar 25

The Great Salt Lake Is Hiding Something Big, Study Suggests

Scientists uncovered a deep reservoir of freshwater coming in from beneath the saline playa.

Earth Science Passant Rabie Mar 25

March 24th 2026

This Chip Could Fix the Fukushima Plant’s Wi-Fi Problem

The ultimate goal is to devise a fully wireless, durable communication device that functions deep within a nuclear plant, the team said.

Energy Gayoung Lee Mar 24

March 23rd 2026

Your Home Could Soon Be Uninsurable If You’re in One of These States

Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.

Climate Change Jake Bittle, Emily Jones, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Vivian La, Anila Yoganathan, Katie Myers, & Clayton Aldern, Grist Mar 23

March 20th 2026

An oil pumpjack is shown near the Callon Petroleum vicinity on March 27, 2024 in Monahans, Texas

Feds Are Downplaying Methane Leaks in America’s Biggest Oil Field, Satellite Data Suggests

A report found methane emissions in the Permian Basin to be nearly four times higher than EPA estimates. A senator wants an explanation.

Energy Ellyn Lapointe Mar 20

Physicists Say They’ve Cracked the Mystery of Volcanic Lightning

No divine sign, just science.

Earth Science Gayoung Lee Mar 20

Grid Down? Scientists Say Your EV Could Provide the Needed Backup Power

If EVs survive the ongoing political fiasco, here’s how we could get the most bang for our buck.

Energy Gayoung Lee Mar 20

Cars driving down a highway in Los Angeles as the sun sets

It’s the First Day of Spring—but the US West Is Already Bracing for a Brutal Summer

The combined impact of a historic snow drought, early heat wave, and above-average Pacific Ocean temperatures could fuel a vicious drought and wildfire season.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Mar 20

March 18th 2026

Satellite data showing a large methane leak in Stanton, Texas

Satellite Images Reveal Mega-Leaks of Potent Greenhouse Gas

UCLA's Stop Methane Project ranked the 25 oil and gas sites with the largest methane emissions rates worldwide.

Climate Change Ellyn Lapointe Mar 18

March 17th 2026

A Major Offshore Wind Farm Just Finished Construction. Trump Is Already Plotting a Counterattack

Vineyard Wind is the first offshore wind farm to finish construction under Trump. The administration is now weighing a billion-dollar deal to stop the next one.

Energy Ellyn Lapointe Mar 17

March 16th 2026

Weather Across the US Is Going Absolutely Berserk This Week

Blizzards and heatwaves and thunderstorms, oh my!

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Mar 16

March 13th 2026

Earth’s Spin Is Slowing at a Pace Not Seen in Millions of Years—and You Can Guess Why

The new study described this "almost unprecedented rate of increase" in the length of an average day as a quantifiable consequence of Earth's rising oceans.

Climate Change Matthew Phelan Mar 13

March 12th 2026

Bracing for the Apocalypse? Doomsday Preppers Say You’ll Need These Treats

It’s not just sardines and dried beans. Self-identified preppers are also stashing luxuries like coffee and chocolate.

Earther Frida Garza, Grist Mar 12

March 11th 2026

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Scientists Just Used Some of Earth’s Worst Chemicals to Produce Battery-Grade Lithium

A new method transforms a "persistent environmental liability" into a much-desired resource, the researchers say.

Energy Gayoung Lee Mar 11

Violent Storms Brought Tornadoes and Monster Hail to the Midwest. Now They’re Tracking East

Supercell thunderstorms and tornadoes brought devastation to several central states earlier this week, and the danger is far from over.

Earth Science Ellyn Lapointe Mar 11

March 6th 2026

US Data Centers Could Require as Much Water as New York City by 2030, Study Shows

AI’s projected water demand will create major problems not just for the average American, but for the industry itself.

Energy Ellyn Lapointe Mar 6

March 4th 2026

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Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

The US Has Already Caused $10 Trillion in Climate Damages—and the Math Gets Worse

The Great Salt Lake Is Hiding Something Big, Study Suggests

This Chip Could Fix the Fukushima Plant’s Wi-Fi Problem

Your Home Could Soon Be Uninsurable If You’re in One of These States

Feds Are Downplaying Methane Leaks in America’s Biggest Oil Field, Satellite Data Suggests

Physicists Say They’ve Cracked the Mystery of Volcanic Lightning

Grid Down? Scientists Say Your EV Could Provide the Needed Backup Power

It’s the First Day of Spring—but the US West Is Already Bracing for a Brutal Summer

Satellite Images Reveal Mega-Leaks of Potent Greenhouse Gas

A Major Offshore Wind Farm Just Finished Construction. Trump Is Already Plotting a Counterattack

Weather Across the US Is Going Absolutely Berserk This Week

Earth’s Spin Is Slowing at a Pace Not Seen in Millions of Years—and You Can Guess Why

Bracing for the Apocalypse? Doomsday Preppers Say You’ll Need These Treats

Scientists Just Used Some of Earth’s Worst Chemicals to Produce Battery-Grade Lithium

Violent Storms Brought Tornadoes and Monster Hail to the Midwest. Now They’re Tracking East

US Data Centers Could Require as Much Water as New York City by 2030, Study Shows

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World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Springs Back to Life After Years of Dormancy

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