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The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.

The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be

As the Trump administration imposes deep cuts on foreign aid and renewable energy programs, the World Bank, one of the
‘Day of Reckoning’: Trial Over Greenpeace’s Role in Pipeline Protest Begins

‘Day of Reckoning’: Trial Over Greenpeace’s Role in Pipeline Protest

Lawyers for the pipeline company Energy Transfer and Greenpeace fired their opening salvos in a North Dakota courtroom Wednesday morning
She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.

She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New

Formaldehyde, the chemical of choice for undertakers and embalmers, is also used in products like furniture and clothes. But it
Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests

Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests

For generations, scientists looked to the East African savanna as the birthplace of our species. But recently some researchers have
Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops

Shortly after taking office for the second time, President Trump began making deep cuts to agencies and programs that play
Five takeaways from Canada’s Liberal leadership debates

Five takeaways from Canada’s Liberal leadership debates

Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Getty Images Candidates from left to right: Karina Gould, Frank Baylis, Chrystia Freeland and Mark
Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern Congo

Unknown Deadly Illness Strikes Eastern Congo

An unidentified illness has killed scores of people and infected hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health
N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in Polar Regions

N.S.F. Cuts Raise Fears of a Reduced U.S. Presence in

Kelly Brunt wasn’t the only federal employee to be laid off this month while traveling for work. But she was
Seven worlds to be visible this week

Seven worlds to be visible this week

Maddie Molloy BBC Climate & Science Dr Robert Massey of the Royal Astronomical Society gives Science Correspondent Pallab Ghosh tips
Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says

Astronomers have been carefully watching 2024 YR4, a space rock with a heightened chance of hitting Earth in 2032. But