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A new study from Portland State University suggests that some of the Mountain West’s glaciers do not qualify as glaciers anymore due to their size and lack of movement.
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A new Audubon Society report on birds and power transmission lines pushes for a clean energy grid, but warns the buildout could harm birds. Yet the report contends collaborative planning can create a symbiotic relationship between those pushing for clean energy and others seeking to protect bird species.
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This July 4 set a world record for being the hottest day since temperatures started being recorded via satellites in 1979. Temperatures on July 4 reached a global average of 62.92 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing the previous record for the hottest day set just the day before on July 3.
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As extreme summer temperatures contribute to the uptick in blackouts across the country, a new study shows that when the two events coincide the public health risks can be profound, especially in the Southwest.
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As methane emissions from the oil and gas sector increase worldwide, a new report shows that existing technologies could make big emissions reductions at a cost that's a drop in the bucket for Big Oil.
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New data on natural disasters in the U.S. reveals that 2022 was one of the costliest and deadliest years on record.
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Researchers have developed a snow and rain tracker that gathers data from citizen scientists in an effort to improve the accuracy of storm warnings and water management.
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You’ve probably heard the lyrics — “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” — 100 times by now. But the chances of it happening depend on where you’re located in our region.
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The National Centers for Environmental Information released its national climate report for September, indicating that the month's national average temperature was 68.1 degrees Fahrenheit — the fifth warmest September in the 128-year record.
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In 2021, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Boulder County, Colo., launched the 4 Corners Carbon Coalition to help spur innovation in carbon dioxide removal around the region. Last week, Santa Fe, N.M., and Salt Lake City also joined the group.