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Tuvalu is building a digital recreation of itself in case it becomes entirely uninhabitable due to rising sea levels.

This isn‘t your average backyard bird.

Archaeologists have studied some of the world’s most important historic sites with the help of climate change—but those changes also threaten their survival.

Hoping to escape the threat of wildfires? You might want to move to one of these small and relatively cold states (but not New Jersey).

Ammonia from the birds’ guano can mix with other gases and form clouds, potentially cooling Earth’s surface and preserving Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

Researchers witness strange sea animals, including poisonous sea pigs and hand-sized sea spiders, while sailing to the Denman Glacier.

Thanks to increased accessibility to water and energy, the Thar Desert is now the most populated desert on Earth.

The island nation is inviting travelers to donate some of their vacation to support local communities and environmental efforts.

Where does your state rank when it comes to wildlife conservation?

Rising temperatures mean more opportunities for rats to forage—and breed.

Meteorological organizations have strict naming protocols for tropical cyclones and hurricanes. Not so for wildfires, which can end up being named for the local dump.

Conservationists warn that the monarch could die out by the end of the century unless action is taken.

Researchers recently found that polar bears are facing higher exposure to certain bacteria and viruses.

A local organization is aiming to fill Detroit’s vacant land with gigantic forests.

Zillow is making the home-buying process a little simpler for those concerned about floods, wildfires, and more.

If you want to lessen your impact on the environment, consider moving to one of these metro areas.

Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.

If you’ve ever said “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity,” you already understand what goes into calculating wet bulb temperature.

The solitary bee population is declining—here’s what you can do to help.

The changing climate did not bode well for Khmer Empire, the Maya Civilization, and more ancient cultures.

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

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From the jackalope to krakens, these mythic creatures turned out to have very real counterparts.

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