Spend a little more time observing meteors or combating climate change, spend a little less time worrying about global catastrophes. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
From water use to carbon emissions, raising and distributing roses has an environmental impact worse than many other crops. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The earthworm invasion of North America is increasing carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from the soil. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Almost seven million birds are killed each year when they fly into communication towers. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
In his second inaugural address, Pres. Barack Obama said the U.S. must respond to the threat of climate change and lead the development of sustainable energy -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Federal guidelines will dictate that electric vehicles start making more noise at low speeds. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The grounding of a drilling rig in Arctic waters illustrates the risks of pushing the boundaries of oil exploration and recovery. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Superstorms, electric cars, alternative fuels and Arctic sea ice all made environmental news in 2012. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Research shows that what laid low Mayan society was climate change, which brought prolonged drought. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The world is on track for warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius, according to a leaked draft of the next IPCC report. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As climate change negotiations drag on, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, fulfilling scientists' predictions. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Heated grains of coated sand turn water to steam without having to boil the whole pot. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As the world gathers in Doha, is progress being made in reducing greenhouse gas pollution? David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Fuel from algae is being sold in California, a first step toward a future of advanced biofuels. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Climate isn't the only thing global warming will change. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A survey of environmental groups finds that Teddy Roosevelt was the president with the highest environmental cred, followed by Richard Nixon. David Biello reports -- Read more on...
The U.S. east coast is enduring what's been dubbed a "Frankenstorm" for its combination of multiple different types of weather systems. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Man-made earthquakes are a real and growing phenomenon. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The bright lights of the big city currently rely on fission, but a new study suggests efficiency and renewables could do the job instead. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A new analysis reveals that coral cover on the world's largest biological construct has declined by more than 50 percent since 1985. David Biello reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com