Pope Francis Implores the World to Save a Planet Near ‘the Breaking Point’
Eight years after his landmark letter on humanity’s obligation to protect the environment, Francis warns that there is still a lot to be done, and quickly.
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Flood Threats Are Rising. Here’s Where People Are Moving Into Harm’s Way.
Rapid development along coasts and rivers has increased flood exposure worldwide, particularly in South and East Asia, a study found.
At the Athens Democracy Forum, Climate, Technology, Ukraine and Youth Dominated
Speakers warned that threats from climate change, cyberattacks and Russia’s aggression were undermining democracy.
Athens Democracy Forum: Local Forces Are Leading the Way in the Global Warming Crisis
With central democratic institutions falling short on climate solutions, grassroots efforts are filling some of the gaps. But would autocracies do a better job?
Athens Democracy Forum: The Disunited States of South America
It’s about to become an economic powerhouse, but there has been no successful attempt to unify the region.
Dengue Fever Outbreak in Bangladesh Strains Scarce Resources
More than 900 people have died this year from the mosquito-borne virus, whose spread has brought rural residents to already overwhelmed hospitals in the capital, Dhaka.
Ancient Arrow Is Among Artifacts to Emerge From Norway’s Melting Ice
As the earth warms, glacial archaeologists are in a race against time to preserve objects before they are destroyed by the elements. Recent field work yielded a surprisingly intact 3,000-year-old arrow.
We Asked Readers to Spend the Summer Watching Birds. Here’s What Happened.
Thousands of people from around the world responded to the invitation, sharing their sightings with scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
The Reach of Wildfire Smoke Is Going Global and Undoing Progress on Clean Air
In the United States, smoke from wildfires is undoing progress from the Clean Air Act. In poorer countries, the situation is even worse.