
Just 464 square miles can fully decarbonize energy for all of Australia — ditching fossil fuels forever, with zero harm to farms
As Australia’s rapid renewable energy rollout continues, so too does debate over land use. So how much land is needed to fully decarbonize energy in Australia?
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New EPA regulations target air, water, land, and climate pollution from power plants, especially those that burn coal
Electric power generation in the U.S. is shifting rapidly away from fossil fuels toward cleaner and lower-carbon sources. State clean energy targets and dramatic declines in the cost of renewable electricity are the most important reasons.
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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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Toilet paper takes a surprising toll on the environment, but eco-friendly alternatives are rolling out
Many large tissue makers are investing in improved technologies to lighten this impact. But emerging markets in the developing world, beyond the reach of environmental watchdogs, are raising alarms.
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Conservation good news: Giant anteaters are returning to south Brazil thanks to rewilding efforts
Recent giant anteater sightings in Rio Grande do Sul state indicate the species has returned to southern Brazil, where it had been considered extinct for more than a century.
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ER visits spike during heatwaves — but two simple measures could cut hospitalization rates in half
What’s white and green and cool all over? A city aided by science-based solutions that combat extreme heat.
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Cargo ship emissions cut 17% in new trials — all thanks to one shockingly simple change
Cargo ships guzzle fuel, especially when they’re left idling at ports, unable to offload their goods. An incredibly easy solution could change that.
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Barbie releases 9 new dolls of trailblazing women athletes — who made the team?
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Mattel has released nine one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls that represent pro women athletes like Venus Williams and Mary Fowler.
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Support a good cause & win a free trip to meet Chappell Roan at Bonnaroo
Good luck, babe! Chappell Roan is teaming up with Propeller and the Human Rights Campaign to send fans to Bonnaroo.
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This viral spreadsheet is your guide to queer women characters on TV
A TikTok creator made a thorough online database to make it easier to find TV shows with LGBTQ+ women characters.
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