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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.
Weather Across the US Is Going Absolutely Berserk This Week
Blizzards and heatwaves and thunderstorms, oh my!
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.
A ‘Super El Niño’ Could Be Coming—Here’s What That Means for You
Climate models suggest this year could bring one of the strongest El Niño events on record, driving more extreme weather and smashing global temperature records.
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.
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.
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.
‘Lightning-in-a-Box’ Concept Could Shrink a Thunderstorm to the Size of Your Thumb
If the concept comes to life, scientists would have a field day exploring lightning with remarkable ease.
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.
This Startup Wants to Tuck Data Centers Beneath Offshore Wind Turbines
Aikido Technologies has come up with a new way to bring renewable energy to the AI industry.
Don’t Put Away Those Winter Coats—Another Arctic Blast Is On the Way
The Eastern U.S. is finally enjoying some springlike warmth, but meteorologists say temperatures could plummet again in mid-to-late March.
World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Springs Back to Life After Years of Dormancy
The geyser is likely to fall back into dormancy soon, but there’s a slim chance the spectacular eruptions will continue into summer.
We’ve Drastically Underestimated Sea Levels, Putting Millions at Risk, Study Warns
An analysis of coastal impact assessments revealed that the majority are not based on direct sea-level and land-elevation measurements—that’s troubling.
The Race to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up
Private and government stakeholders alike seem to believe that fusion energy is right around the corner.
In a Hotter, Wetter South, Mold Is Emerging as a Public Health Crisis
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
The War on Poaching Has Gone Full Tech Dystopia—and It May Not Be Working
Surveillance technology intended to protect endangered species is weaponized against locals, with repercussions that range from harassment to physical violence.
Could Melting Glaciers Actually Slow Climate Change?
It’s a comforting idea, but a new study did not find evidence to support it.
The ‘Overdue’ West Coast Mega-Earthquake May Not Be Looming After All
Make no mistake—this doesn’t mean there is no danger. The researchers urge policymakers to treat seismic risk as a constant.
Why This Part of Antarctica Bleeds Blood Red
Perhaps surprisingly, the answer isn’t climate change.