science/climate

The Hidden Danger Beneath Our Feet While sea-level rise garners significant attention in climate discussions, a quieter but equally pressing threat is unfolding beneath coastal communities worldwide. The land itself is sinking—a phenomenon known as subsidence—and it's making rising seas far more dangerous for millions of

Researchers have developed a new technology that can convert factory emissions directly into fuel, presenting a dual approach to tackling industrial carbon pollution. The system uses an advanced catalytic process to transform carbon dioxide captured from factory smokestacks into synthetic fuels such as methanol or methane. Unlike previous carbon capture

Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, is facing an increasingly uncertain future as water levels continue to decline. The reservoir, which sits on the border between Utah and Arizona, serves as a critical water source for millions of people and generates hydroelectric power for the western United