The First Planned Migration of an Entire Country Is Underway
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu could be submerged in 25 years due to rising sea levels, so a plan is being implemented to relocate its population to Australia.
The ICJ Rules That Failing to Combat Climate Change Could Violate International Law
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for harming the planet.
Why It’s Taking LA So Long to Rebuild After the Wildfires
Reforming California’s environmental rules is only a small step to rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires in January.
The World Is Producing More Food than Ever—but Not for Long
Even America’s richest farmlands can’t outrun climate collapse. That’s everyone’s problem.
These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now
In early January, soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2 percent of historical records.
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.