Brazil’s Vote Is a Victory for the Amazon, Environmentalists Say
The re-election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to lead to continued rainforest protections. His opponent wanted to make it easier to clear land.
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A strong cyclone is nearing India’s eastern coast
The India Meteorological Department has described the storm as roughly the equivalent of a Category 2 or 3 hurricane.
Loggers say Roadless Rule repeal won't solve their biggest challenges
President Trump is planning to open up some of the nation's last pristine forests to road building and timber companies. But those who work in the woods say it won't do enough to revive the industry. (Image credit: Kirk Siegler)
The future of the Amazon rainforest could depend on who wins.
Deforestation of the rainforest can fluctuate, depending on who’s in power.
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation of Trump’s Waivers for Polluters
Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.
Severe flooding hits Four Corners region, more expected through the weekend
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues. (Image credit: Ross D. Franklin)
Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers
As climate change fuels hotter summers, some Britons are moving north in search of cooler weather. Could a similar shift be on the horizon in the United States? (Image credit: Dan Kitwood)