
Aridity is silently spreading through many of the world’s cocoa-producing regions. There are steps we can take to save them.
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People are flocking to Florida. Will there be enough water for them?
Grist dives into Florida's ironic water scarcity problem, borne from climate change, a development boom, and the overexploitation of groundwater.
Clothing recycling is taking a giant leap forward
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on new methods that are turning mountains of old clothes into rack-ready garments amid growing textile waste caused by fast fashion.
Fast fashion is haunting L.A.'s wildfire relief efforts
Next City reports on the struggle donation centers face to handle tens of thousands of pounds of unwanted clothing and what sustainable fashion initiatives and recyclers are doing to help.
NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it
NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide – and freely available to anyone.
Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
Cities across the normally wet Northeast scrambled to reduce water use amid a 2024 drought. It was a reminder that drought isn’t a problem only in the West.
As erosion and floods swallow buildings, Washington's coastal communities strain to adapt
The Daily Yonder covers tribal and rural communities on the coast of the Pacific Northwest that are taking action to survive climate-change induced changes to their landscape.

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.

(BPT) - Eager to discover the latest and greatest technology? If so, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the highlight of the year, and the 2025 offerings were bolder than ever. Consumers seeking …

In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.

Plastic waste expert Mark Miodowonik explains the history of plastic and why he believes manufacturers must be responsible for making sure plastic is recycled.

LA Post reports on a new UCLA study that confirms LA's ambitious wastewater recycling initiative would strengthen the city's water security amid growing climate challenges and potential natural disasters.
A Greener Home Starts Today: Save on ENERGY STAR Appliances with New Home Rebates
(BPT) - Energy efficiency isn't a trendy buzzword — it's quickly becoming the new normal for everyday Americans across the country. Beginning this fall and throughout next year, consumers will …