Of climate change and Kenya's rains
Kenya's woes have just increased after a dam burst in Nakuru on Wednesday evening. The area downstream was densely populated and, as...
Climate change could be intensifying dust storms in India, experts say
India could witness an increase in the severity and frequency of dust storms and thunderstorms due to rising global temperatures, experts...
In the Arctic, the Old Ice Is Disappearing
In the Arctic Ocean, some ice stays frozen year-round, lasting for many years before melting. But this winter, the region hit a record...
Your shampoo, hair spray and skin lotion may be polluting the air
Millions of Americans apply personal care products every morning before heading to work or school. But these products don’t stick to our...
This 'plastic' bag is 100% biodegradable and made of plants
A company in Indonesia has created a plastic bag so eco-friendly you can eat it. It’s made out of cassava, the vegetable root which is a...
Can these seedballs solve Kenya's deforestation crisis?
"Manati!" A hundred pairs of eyes widen as Teddy Kinyanjui pulls out a makeshift catapult (or 'manati' in Swahili) to show children at...
The Head of the U.S. Coast Guard Isn’t Afraid to Talk About Climate Change
Even as other government agencies have quietly banished references to climate change, the head of the U.S. Coast Guard does not shy away...
Arctic Heat Surges Again, and Studies Are Finding Climate Change Connections
As temperatures at the North Pole approached the melting point this week and the Arctic ice thins toward the vanishing point, new...
Kenya's Patel dam burst 'causes huge destruction'
A dam burst in Kenya on Wednesday night after heavy rain, causing "huge destruction" and killing at least 32 people, police say. The...
California Takes Big Step to Require Solar on New Homes
California took a major step Wednesday toward becoming the first state to require solar panels on nearly all new homes, the latest sign...