Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint press conference with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts following their summit in Tehran on July 19, 2022. | Grigory Sysoyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images The escalating conflict in Iran has produced a clear set of losers – a beleaguered Iranian government, civilians facing relentless bombardment in Iran and Lebanon, … Read more
The Prophet of Doom Who Was Wrong, and Why It Still Matters Published: 2024-02-29T14:35:00Z | Last Updated: 2024-02-29T14:35:00Z In a moment that now seems almost unimaginable, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson dedicated an entire hour in 1970 to a single guest: Stanford professor Paul Ehrlich. Ehrlich, author of the bestselling book The Population Bomb, … Read more
Waste gases are burned off on the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast, on August 23, 2016. | Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images A sudden escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent ripples through global energy markets, prompting a surprisingly cautious response from the Trump administration. Initial reports indicate … Read more
Monarch Butterfly Numbers Show Promise, But Recovery Remains Fragile After decades of alarming decline, the iconic monarch butterfly is showing tentative signs of recovery. New data reveals a substantial increase in the eastern monarch population overwintering in Mexico, offering a glimmer of hope for a species teetering on the brink. However, scientists caution that this … Read more
Severe Storms Threaten Millions Across Central US, Raising Tornado and Hail Concerns A sprawling system of severe thunderstorms is unleashing its fury across a vast stretch of the central United States, bringing with it the significant threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, and exceptionally large hail. From the plains of Texas to the Midwest, millions are … Read more
Ireland’s Retrofit Challenge: Rising Costs and Missed Targets Threaten Climate Goals A confluence of factors – escalating material prices, labor shortages, and sluggish homeowner uptake – is jeopardizing Ireland’s ambitious plans to retrofit its housing stock and meet crucial renewable energy targets. New data reveals that the financial burden of deep retrofits is increasingly comparable … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia experienced tidal flooding in January. Many parts of Southeast Asia have higher sea levels than previously thought, according to a new study. | Claudio Pramana/NurPhoto via Getty Images Coastal communities worldwide face an escalating threat as rising sea levels reshape shorelines and increase the frequency and severity of flooding. A groundbreaking new study … Read more
China’s Decoupling Success: How Green Tech Leadership Will Reshape Global Supply Chains Just 5% – that’s the projected reduction in China’s carbon dioxide emissions per 10,000 yuan of GDP by 2025. While seemingly incremental, this figure signals a profound shift, not just in China’s environmental policy, but in the very architecture of global manufacturing and … Read more
New Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About the Mayan Collapse For decades, the decline of the Mayan civilization has been attributed to factors like drought, warfare, and environmental degradation. However, a growing body of research suggests a more complex picture, pointing to a combination of interconnected issues – and potentially, factors previously overlooked – that led … Read more
The Coming Era of ‘Atmospheric Rivers’ and Urban Resilience: Lessons from the Northeast Blizzard The scenes unfolding across the Northeast – paralyzed cities, grounded flights, and widespread travel bans – are becoming increasingly familiar. While the immediate impact of this February 2026 blizzard is significant, the event itself is a stark warning: the frequency and … Read more