Kaboom of the wild? Proposed howitzer testing in the Adirondacks alarms critics An unprecedented proposal to create an artillery testing range in the Adirondack Park has stirred controversy The Independent UK · Mar 11
National Parks issues dire warning over a new hazard just as families start to visit for spring break Glen Canyon National Recreation Area sits between Arizona and Utah The Independent UK · Mar 10
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says A new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases The Independent UK · Mar 10
Will it snow in London? Temperature to plunge to 1C in capital as Met Office warns of 'wintry hazards' A weather front moving south-eastwards is set to introduce colder air on Thursday ‘bringing the risk of snow’ Evening Standard · Mar 9
Testing the waters: can pumping chemicals into the ocean help stop global heating? To some it was a reckless experiment but scientists hope the dispersal of 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine could ease the climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 10
Rice could be key ingredient to cutting steel emissions Steel producers could cut carbon emissions in half by substituting agricultural waste for coal in its production, a world-first trial has found. AAP · Mar 10
How can we really protect Britain’s environment? Well-intentioned laws designed to safeguard nature frequently have the opposite effect The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Bird populations are shrinking ever faster in the face of climate change and agriculture - US study ‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans. Euronews · Mar 9
No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget No cuts to the federal renewable energy program can be expected in the budget, assures the climate minister in response to a rumoured savings blitz. AAP · Mar 9
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJ The Guardian - US · Mar 8
Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people. AAP · Mar 7
'The warming trend nearly doubled after 2014': The rate of global warming has accelerated more in the past decade than ever before A new analysis finds that global warming has significantly accelerated since 2015, but not everyone agrees. LiveScience · Mar 7
Don’t Be Fooled by This Warm Spell – ‘False Spring’ Could Wipe Out Your Planting If You Do These 5 Things Too Soon Some pruning, planting, and fertilizing now could cause significant damage to your garden Homes & Gardens · Mar 7
Planting trees in the sea could act as a huge carbon sink and save millions of dollars in storm damage every year. What is stopping us from doing it? A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year. LiveScience · Mar 6
Barchart · Mar 6 Can Uranium Keep Rallying? Uranium’s price has increased, and shares of uranium producers have soared. The primary ingredient in nuclear energy and weaponry remains in a bull market in March 2026.
The Times of India · Mar 6 World’s largest desert Antarctica can never have a heatwave, and the reason will surprise you When most people hear the word "desert," they imagine dunes, scorching winds, and unbearable heat. Images of the Sahara or the Arabian Desert often come to mind. Travel advice usually includes sunscreen, sunglasses, and plenty of water. Heatwaves and deserts almost seem like the same thing.
Kiplinger · Mar 5 California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough? The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California?
The Conversation · Mar 5 Choosing to buy organic food depends more on trust than taste – what our new study in the UK and Japan shows Organic food is often presented as a healthier, greener or more ethical choice. But when people decide whether to pay extra for organic milk, eggs or vegetables, something else is going on.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Attorneys for suspect in Los Angeles' Palisades Fire seek his release based on new evidence Defense attorneys for the man accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles are holding a news conference to call for his release in light of new evidence
The Independent UK · Mar 5 ‘Blood rain’ to hit UK as Saharan dust turns skies orange and red Here’s where to see the most spectacular sunsets tonight
Evening Standard · Mar 5 Saharan dust to bring colourful sunsets and ‘blood rain’ to UK It comes as temperatures on Thursday in some parts of the country could reach as high as 20C.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Saharan dust plume to transform UK sunrises and sunsets this week Fine sand from Saharan desert will travel thousands of miles and when mixed with rain can leave coating on cars
Frugal Gardening · Mar 4 Why Your Lawn Thins After Winter (And Budget Ways to Fix It) Do you ever walk outside in early spring and notice your once lush lawn looking tired, patchy, and thinner than you remember? Winter does not only bring snow or frost; it also pushes grass into survival mode, and survival mode means growth slows down while stress builds. Cold temperatures, compacted…
The Conversation · Mar 4 Warming winters are reshaping Canada’s snowpack Snow is Canada’s hidden reservoir. Each winter, the precipitation it brings is stored not behind dams, but across mountains, forests and prairies as snowpack. When temperatures rise, that stored water melts and is released gradually, sustaining rivers, groundwater, ecosystems, agriculture and hydropower.
Barchart · Mar 3 Air Products and Chemicals Stock: Is APD Underperforming the Basic Materials Sector? Air Products and Chemicals has underperformed the Basic Materials sector over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.