NASA Study Reveals Wildfire Smoke’s Rising Impact on Ground-Level Ozone
A NASA-supported study finds wildfires have significantly increased unhealthy ground-level ozone pollution across much of the U.S. over the past decade, offsetting years of…
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Indigenous Fire Practices Guide New Wildfire Strategy in Brazil’s Cerrado
Indigenous communities in Brazil’s Cerrado collaborate with environmental agencies to apply ancestral fire methods, using controlled burns to prevent destructive wildfires amid drought conditions
Typhoon Jangmi Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Southern Japan
Typhoon Jangmi moved toward southern Japan in late May 2026, producing sustained winds up to 130 km/h and heavy rainfall with flooding risks
NOAA Warns El Niño May Trigger Major Coral Bleaching Event This Summer
NOAA forecasts a high risk of widespread coral bleaching across the northern Pacific and Caribbean this summer due to the expected arrival of El…
New Policy Model Aims to Protect Wetlands While Allowing Development
A recent study proposes tradeable wetland offsets combined with development taxes to reduce flood risk while maintaining economic growth
Wildfire Burns One-Third of Santa Rosa Island in Rare Large Blaze
A large wildfire charred over 18,000 acres of Santa Rosa Island’s unique ecosystems, threatening rare species but sparing key Torrey pine forests
EU Data Center Expansion Faces Transparency and Oversight Challenges
The EU's plan to expand data center capacity is hindered by confidentiality rules preventing public access to key environmental data, raising concerns over accountability
Wild Disasters Surpass Human Activity in Disrupting U.S. Landscapes
NASA data show wildfires and hurricanes are increasing land disturbance while human-driven changes like construction and logging decline
NOAA Forecasts Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA predicts a below-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with eight to 14 named storms, urging continued preparedness despite lower activity expectations
Wildfire Charred Over 16,000 Acres of Santa Rosa Island in May 2026
A human-caused wildfire burned more than 16,600 acres of Santa Rosa Island's ecosystems, prompting a temporary closure and ongoing containment efforts