Different parts of America aren't warming up in the same way, according to new findings. While you might assume every place gets hotter as the planet heats up, this isn't always true. Some Southern states have actually stayed cooler than expected over time, creating what scientists call a "warming h
Pesticides are used more in Brazil than anywhere else, and this can hurt nature and the economy. One big problem is spray drift – tiny droplets that fly off the target area. Weather can make this worse. Scientists looked at temperature, humidity and wind from weather stations all over Brazil to fi
A new study shows that the way local governments borrow money could help keep bats alive and improve county finances. When a fungal disease called white‑nose syndrome killed many North American bats, farmers lost an inexpensive natural pest controller. Without the insects that bats eat, farms
Estonia’s farms are more than places where animals graze; they are living pieces of history that show how people and nature can coexist. In many parts of Europe, small family farms are shrinking because big factories dominate the market. This trend threatens the unique mix of plants, animals and cul
Developers expect big changes for a quiet Alabama town when a new solar farm takes over thousands of acres. A company called Silicon Ranch plans to cover 2, 000 acres with solar panels and leave the rest untouched. They say the project will boost the local ecosystem while powering a massive data cen
The continental United States just experienced a March that defied expectations in the worst way. Data shows this past month wasn’t just warm—it was the most unusually hot March in 132 years of tracking. The average temperature hit 50. 85°F, nearly 10 degrees above the usual March norm. For context,
In 2021, Oak Bluffs residents voted to ban small plastic water bottles under 34 ounces—a move pushed by students worried about plastic waste. Five other towns on Martha’s Vineyard did the same after a campaign called Plastic Free MV urged action against single-use plastics between 2019 and 2022. But
Boulder’s approach to managing its future has always stood out for balancing growth with environmental limits. But the latest draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan takes a risky turn by loosening the strict rules that kept development in check for decades. One big change? Dropping the old n
Winter in the western U. S. used to work like a natural savings account for water. Snow piled up in the mountains during cold months, then slowly melted to fill rivers and reservoirs when summer arrived. But the winter of 2025-26 broke the old rules. Record warmth turned what should have been snow i
Most people know that eating less meat is better for the planet. But knowing isn’t the same as doing. The food we eat isn’t just about taste or cost; it’s woven into daily routines, social habits, and cultural traditions. A family might plan meals around meat because Grandma always did it that way.
