Insects could be gone in a century; catastrophic collapse to ensue Is this really how it ends? By Melissa Breyer in Conservation February 13, 2019
Scientists uncover mystery behind catastrophic 'freak waves' Scientists now say they've figured out how rogue waves, once dismissed as seafarers' myths, rise ten-stories high out of nowhere. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences February 4, 2019
Hurricane Michael as seen from space is an ominous thing (video) See the view captured by the International Space Station as the category 4 hurricane makes landfall over Florida. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences October 10, 2018
Humongous mosquitoes invade North Carolina by the billions It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a shaggy-legged gallinipper! The post-Florence super-sized insects can reportedly bite through two layers of cotton. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences October 1, 2018
North American houses turn to mush in a flood. What can we do about it? TreeHugger asked two experts, Alex Wilson and Steve Mouzon, for their thoughts. By Lloyd Alter in Resilience September 18, 2018
Why do people buy weird food before a hurricane? Hurricane warning? Quick, stock up on emergency Pop-Tarts, vanilla vodka, and Pringles? By Melissa Breyer in Green Food September 13, 2018
The view of Florence from space is a sobering thing An astronaut-eye's view of Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station shows why everyone is kind of freaking out. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences September 12, 2018
How to build an emergency supply kit in a hurry It doesn't have to be complicated and you probably have most of it already. By Lloyd Alter in Resilience September 12, 2018
Are environmental laws to blame for California's wildfires? A certain Commander in Chief says that wildfires are being made 'so much worse by the bad environmental laws.' Here's what's really happening. By Melissa Breyer in Environmental Policy August 7, 2018
California fire delivers one of the most ferocious fire tornados the US has ever seen (video) This is not a drill. By Melissa Breyer in Climate Change August 3, 2018
How to plant a tree every time Trump mocks climate change Don't throw your phone at the wall every time the president says something infuriating about the environment, plant a tree instead! By Melissa Breyer in Climate Change July 30, 2018
Ghost towns of Chernobyl becoming wonderland for wolves Not only are gray wolves thriving in the exclusion zone, they are starting to wander out into the rest of the world as well. By Melissa Breyer in Animals July 2, 2018
Puerto Rican food aid is appallingly unhealthy Food boxes distributed in the wake of Hurricane Maria consist of candy, chocolate, and pre-packaged meals that exceed recommended levels of salt, sugar, and fat. By Katherine Martinko in Green Food June 26, 2018
Hawaiian volcano offers gifts of gemstones delivered from the sky As if to say 'sorry,' Kilauea softens its fury by tossing shimmery green olivine to the humble humans below. By Melissa Breyer in Natural Sciences June 14, 2018
Teen who started Oregon fire ordered to pay $37 million The Eagle Creek Fire, which consumed nearly 50,000 acres, was started when the teen threw fireworks into the forested canyon. By Melissa Breyer in Conservation May 21, 2018
Bug out in style with a Preppi Ultra-Luxe Emergency Bag You definitely want this in the back of your Escalade. By Lloyd Alter in Sustainable Product Design May 7, 2018
Top 16 extreme weather disasters in 2017 Last year, the US suffered an astounding $306 billion in damage, shattering all records to date. By Melissa Breyer in Climate Change January 9, 2018
Urban-like post-disaster rural housing incorporates rooftop gardens This reconstruction scheme in China encourages resilience and self-sufficiency. By Kimberley Mok in Green Architecture December 28, 2017