The flying Asian carp have been making their way into the Great Lakes. But now a new fish—the Eurasian ruffe—is …
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While the Atlantic Is Quiet, a Historic Typhoon Bears Down on the Western Pacific
The tropical storm gathering strength in the western Pacific might be the most powerful on record. And the Philippines will pay the price.
Bad News for Storm-Battered Europe: There’s More Extreme Weather on the Horizon
As northern Europe recovers from a major Atlantic storm, a new report suggests more extreme weather could be the norm.
A Storm and a Stampede in India Highlight the Ups and Downs of Disaster Response
A powerful storm yields only a small death toll thanks to smart response from the Indian government. But a tragic and deadly stampede shows how far the country needs to go.
Cold Years in the Future Could Be Hotter Than the Hottest Years Now
A new study calculates that by 2047, average temperatures across much of the planet will rise to levels higher than we’ve ever seen in recent history
At CGI, a Commitment to Stop the Bloody Slaughter of African Elephants
Nearly a hundred African elephants are killed every day to feed the illegal wildlife trade. Now conservation groups and African nations are coming together to combat trafficking
A New XPRIZE: Tracking the Acidification of the Oceans
Ocean science has long lagged behind on funding, but a new prize challenge offers millions to an innovator who can build cheaper and better pH sensors
As Obama Visits Upstate New York, the Fracking Debate Takes Center Stage
While the President might want to talk education on his visit to upstate New York, there will be no escaping the war over fracking
Childhood Lead Exposure May Cost Developing Countries Nearly $1 Trillion
Lead exposure has long been linked to lowered cognitive potential. A new study estimates the economic costs of this continuing public health hazard.
Tornado-Proofing Cities in the Age of Extreme Weather
Tornadoes will happen—and some towns, like Moore, may even be hit multiple times. But there are steps we can take to make homes and schools more resistant to tornadoes—and ensure that people survive the next twister, even if …