A new study says a federal climate report wrongly downplayed clear evidence of the human “fingerprint” on atmospheric warming.

Described as nature’s “self-repairing engine,” short-term species turnover isn’t increasing as scientists expect—and that’s a ...

Earth’s green center has been drifting steadily for decades, reflecting a change in where vegetation grows most intensely.

It may become impossible to fix ...

It’s not easy to find silver linings amid the rapid, human-driven destabilization of Earth’s climate—though that hasn’t ...

Changes to the seasons will also have big impacts on the environment—altering the growing seasons for plants and changing ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: While the Earth has gone through some dramatic climate changes in its 4.6-billion-year history, natural processes like silicate weathering can help ...

A leading climate scientist has sought to set the record straight over "demonstrably incorrect" claims made in a major U.S.

New geological data indicate that marine life is somewhat resilient to warming in the tropics. Chris Fokkema, Earth scientist at Utrecht University, discovered that tropical algae were largely ...

The Planetary Health Check is a key monitor of earth's vital signs—and will guide action for a more sustainable world.

With only 7.5% of Earth's surface covered in fertile, agricultural soil, it's critically important to maintain the soil to grow food, filter water, and regulate the climate. Today, Bay Area scientists ...