Environment
New federal water pollution rule draws mixed reaction
The heroic effort to save Florida’s coral reef from devastating ocean heat
AI can help forecast air quality, but freak events like 2023’s summer of wildfire smoke require traditional methods too
Should I kill spiders in my home? An entomologist explains why not to
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
The nuclear arms race’s legacy at home: Toxic contamination, staggering cleanup costs and a culture of government secrecy
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste