The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found.
As Flood Risk Increases in Himalayas, Nepal Builds More in Vulnerable Areas
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Living Planet Report: WWF finds 73% global wildlife decline; India shows recovery gains
A global decline of 73% in monitored wildlife populations occurred between 1970 and 2022. India has successfully improved populations of […]
Energy Firms Try to Squeeze More Power Out of Old Nuclear Plants
It takes a long time to build new nuclear plants. So, some U.S. companies are looking to get more electricity […]
Delhi records worst AQI of season
On Sunday, Delhi reported its poorest air quality this season with an AQI of 187, indicating a movement towards unhealthy […]
Why Cities and States Are Fighting Climate Change in Courtrooms
Faced with a president who has called global warming a hoax, officials have filed dozens of suits against oil companies […]
Melting Swiss Glaciers Release Archaeological Treasures
Archaeologists are scouring mountain passes as artifacts from a bygone world all but tumble out of Switzerland’s shrinking ice.
After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea
Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the […]
A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins
The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in […]
States Sue Over Trump’s Repeal of Climate Rules for Power Plants
The mostly Democratic-led states say that the E.P.A. acted unlawfully when it erased Biden-era limits on carbon dioxide from coal- […]
Exasperated by Delays, Congress Tries to Speed Up Energy Permitting
Republican and Democratic senators struck a deal to vote on the largest overhaul of federal energy and environmental rules in […]