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Greener Is Getting Going

We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit.
Trash Duty

Instead of Mining the Deep Sea, Maybe People Should Just Fix Stuff

Subprime

Banks Are Finally Realizing What Climate Change Will Do to Housing

Regulations and Solutions

The 19 Best Portable Chargers for All of Your Devices

Keep your phone, tablet, laptop, and other electronics running with these handheld power banks.

We Drove China’s Latest Tesla Model Y Rival

The G6 is a Tesla competitor that’s keenly priced and has loads of tech—so why did it leave us cold?

Raycon Made My New Favorite Power Bank

I have high standards for my portable batteries. Somehow, Raycon exceeded all of them and then threw in a phone stand.

The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme

The shift from El Niño to La Niña will see temperatures drop, but when one weather system swings to the other, summers tend to be hotter than average—meaning 2024 could be even warmer and wilder than last year.

Oceans and Waterways

The Titan Submersible Disaster Shocked the World. The Inside Story Is More Disturbing Than Anyone Imagined

A year after OceanGate’s sub imploded, thousands of exclusive leaked documents and interviews with ex-employees reveal how the company’s CEO cut corners, ignored warnings, and lied in his fatal quest to reach the Titanic.

Ecuador Is Literally Powerless in the Face of Drought

Drought-stricken hydro dams have led to daily electricity cuts in Ecuador. As weather becomes less predictable due to climate change, experts say other countries need to take notice.

The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town

Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.

I Spent Two Months Testing Cold-Plunge Pools. I Think I’m Addicted

Keen to try the latest wellness trend, I plunged out of my comfort zone. These are my favorite cold-water plunge pools for any budget.

Extreme Heat

Texas Is Already Running Out of Water

Parts of the state are starting the year with low reserves. With light winter rains failing to replenish supply, and a scorching summer predicted, key areas may be pushed to the brink.

This Radical Plan to Make Roads Greener Actually Works

Using embankments, channels, and dikes, so-called “green roads” help control floods, harvest excess water for irrigation, and slash maintenance costs. A movement to retrofit existing roads is gathering steam.

Dust Is So Much More Than You Realize

In her new book, Dust, Jay Owens charts a fascinating history of the tiny particles floating all around us.

California’s Giant Sequoias Are in Big Trouble

Ancient sequoias are facing an existential threat from increasingly intense wildfires linked to climate change. The question of how to save them has sparked a fierce debate.