Climate change pushed Earth to its limits in 2026, researchers find

Climate change has pushed the planet's environmental systems "deeper into uncharted territory," researchers said in a new report centered on the state of Earth's climate in 2026.

• Oct 14

Los Angeles space tech company to launch mirrors in space to redirect sunlight to earth

Ben Nowack is the cofounder and CEO of Reflect Orbital, and says there are plenty of applications for redirected sunlight, especially for use at night.

• Jun 18

Stanford researchers, nonprofit help California residents manage wildfire smoke exposure

As California sees an increasing amount of wildfires, researchers from Stanford University and a Northern California nonprofit are helping residents prepare for and manage their exposure to toxic wildfire smoke.

• Sep 26, 2025

Catalina Island's biodiversity facing threat from gillnets, scientists warn

With thousands of plant and animal species, including dozens found nowhere else on Earth, Catalina is a world-class diving destination. Yet scientists warn this underwater paradise faces a growing threat.

• Apr 4, 2025

Climate solutions from the Arctic, the fastest-warming place on Earth

Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.

• Dec 7, 2023

Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could warm the planet more

Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.

• Dec 4, 2023