How coral reefs can help us endure climate change
June 13, 2018, 10:57 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Not only can coral reefs buffer humans from disasters, but protecting them is 15 times cheaper than building sea walls.
Climate change is threatening our hot sauce
March 30, 2018, 3:59 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
A small island in Louisiana where peppers are grown for Tabasco sauce is losing land to rising sea levels.
It's that time of year when the Swiss wrap their famed glacier in blankets — and hope
March 8, 2018, 1:11 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The famed Rhône Glacier has been melting at an alarming pace.
11 alarming facts about sea-level rise
February 13, 2018, 10:55 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The ocean is rising faster than it has in 3,000 years. Here's why you should care.
14 islands threatened by climate change
January 10, 2018, 11:44 a.m. by Katherine Butler
While rising sea levels ultimately influence the entire planet, they pose the greatest threat to the islands residing a sea level.
Largest volcanic region on Earth found hidden underneath Antarctic ice
August 14, 2017, 10:37 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
If the volcanoes blow, it could be bad news for sea levels.
Underwater forest is an ancient 'fairy world' found just off the Alabama coast
July 18, 2017, 12:54 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
The 50,000-year-old, perfectly preserved forest is showcased like never before in a newly released documentary.
Polar bears are walking on an ever-faster 'treadmill' of ice
June 8, 2017, 8:11 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
They have to travel longer distances on rougher surfaces to find food.
Washington, D.C.'s winning 'Memorial for the Future' is as sobering as it is beautiful
September 21, 2016, 4 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Climate Chronograph sinks as sea levels rise.
7 monuments, cities and world treasures we could lose to rising sea levels
May 27, 2016, 1:31 p.m. by Shea Gunther
These are just a sample of the things we could lose if temperatures rise 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 200 years.
Native people built seashell islands off Florida
May 2, 2016, 12:48 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Long before modern countries like China and Dubai began making artificial islands, the Calusa people built a kingdom on seashells.
Sea levels are rising fast, and they'll stay that way for a long time
February 23, 2016, 3:14 p.m. by Sami Grover
Sea levels are rising faster now than they have in over 2,800 years. And they'll keep on rising, even if we stop polluting tomorrow.
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'Super mom' spotted on a Minnesota lake — with 56 ducklings in tow
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Female dragonflies fake death to avoid males
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Mother dog and 9 puppies discovered at landfill are getting the care they need
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12 human foods dogs can eat and 5 they shouldn't
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How to pet a dog the right way
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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How to tell what's eating your garden plants
There are plenty of potential culprits, and there are just as many ways to stop them.
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Grow birdseed, don't buy it
Here are 10 flowering plants that look gorgeous and reward you with seeds.
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10 secret gardens in the middle of major cities
These hidden gardens are peaceful oases in the middle of the urban hustle and bustle.
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How to make a sun map of your garden
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your pla...
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How to fight the heat
Plant selection and design in addition to proper watering can help reduce stress on plants.
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9 ideas for creating shade
When the sun gets overbearing — and it will — you have options.
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