In a charred moonscape, a band of hopeful workers try to save the Joshua tree After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents. Christopher Intagliata
Extreme heat makes air quality worse–that's bad for health Air quality around the world suffered in 2022 because of climate-induced extreme heat, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Association. Alejandra Borunda
One way to save coral reefs? Deep freeze them for the future As oceans get hotter, coral reefs are suffering. Scientists are working on ways to preserve coral by freezing and then reviving them to restore reefs someday.
Washington may upgrade Western gray squirrel to 'endangered' status Washington’s Western gray squirrels are in trouble. So much so that state officials are considering uplisting the squirrels from threatened to endangered. Courtney Flatt
Rocketing boulders, dwindling streams: signs of WA's shriveling glaciers Zack McGill was guiding a group of climbers down from the icy summit of Washington’s Mount Baker when he saw something few have seen: torso-sized boulders rocketing down the mountain at about 40 miles an hour. John Ryan
Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change. Alejandra Borunda
Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset. Lauren Sommer
Montana youth climate ruling could set precedent for future climate litigation A landmark youth climate ruling from Montana could have significant repercussions for future climate lawsuits, legal experts say. Nathan Rott
New Jersey requires climate change education. A year in, here's how it's going In 2020, New Jersey became the first state in the country to require climate change education across grade levels and in most subjects. The standards were rolled out this past year. Seyma Bayram
3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires In preparing for future fires, Maui doesn't have to look far. States like California have passed wildfire policies to reduce the risk that a community will be destroyed. Lauren Sommer
