Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves could melt away for first time in memory

Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves face the threat of a full melt, potentially for the first time in living memory. Experts say hotter summers and dwindling snowpack in the Pacific Northwest are driving this remarkable environmental shift.

Washington’s Big Four Ice Caves could melt away for first time in memory

Greece Offers Bounty to Catch Ravenous Fish Lured by Warming Sea

Greek authorities have announced a bounty program to control a surge of ravenous fish entering their waters. Drawn in by warming seas, these newcomers pose a serious threat to local marine life. Officials hope incentives will encourage rapid action against the rising invasion.

Greece Offers Bounty to Catch Ravenous Fish Lured by Warming Sea

‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source

High in the Rocky Mountains near Granby, Colorado, streams that once fed the Colorado River have disappeared. This unnerving dryness in what used to be lush meadows has sparked alarm about the future of a river relied upon by seven states.

‘This is terrifying’: The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source

Mark Gongloff: Data centers are stewing in their own pollution

Data centers power our digital lives, yet they draw massive amounts of electricity that can contribute to climate change. Ironically, the same global warming sparked by their energy consumption also raises their costs as they struggle to keep servers cool.

Mark Gongloff: Data centers are stewing in their own pollution

Lake Mead’s slow demise just sped up in latest federal study

A new federal study warns that Lake Mead could reach its lowest level since its creation in the late 1930s—1,015.77 feet above sea level—by July 2027. The accelerated decline of this critical reservoir poses serious questions about water sustainability for southern Nevada and much of the broader region.

Lake Mead’s slow demise just sped up in latest federal study

Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay’s restoration?

A historic sewage spill along the Chesapeake Bay may undermine decades of work to restore its oyster population. As climate factors intensify pollution impacts, environmental stewards and local communities worry about a devastating setback for this critical coastal ecosystem.

Will a historic sewage spill undo the Chesapeake Bay’s restoration?

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

In a bid to confront the realities of climate change, Acadia National Park is undertaking its largest-ever restoration project at the Great Meadow. The 116-acre wetland, situated near Bar Harbor’s Park Loop Road, stands at the forefront of the park’s environmental stewardship efforts.

Acadia tackles climate change with its largest-ever restoration project

Don’t mourn, organize: Remembering Rafe Pomerance

Rafe Pomerance was remembered as “larger than life,” a tribute once reserved for heroic statues. This opinion piece calls for continued engagement in the climate movement, reflecting his steadfast commitment to preserving our planet.

Don’t mourn, organize: Remembering Rafe Pomerance

Massive Wildfires Dealt Another Blow To Nebraska Ranchers. Climate Change May Make Such Events More Common

Wildfires have once again scorched Nebraska’s ranching heartland, leaving communities grappling with the threat posed by a warming climate. Local ranchers face new hardships—and experts warn that climate change may fuel even more challenges ahead.

Massive Wildfires Dealt Another Blow To Nebraska Ranchers. Climate Change May Make Such Events More Common

Warming winters put pressure on Indiana’s ski resorts

Despite a winter storm that blanketed parts of southern Indiana with more than a foot of snow, ski resorts like Paoli Peaks remain under pressure. Warmer overall winters pose a growing challenge to the state’s ski industry, testing its ability to thrive in changing conditions.

Warming winters put pressure on Indiana’s ski resorts