To protect mangroves, some Kenyans combat logging with hidden beehives As part of a local conservation effort, beehives dot a section of coastline in Mombasa to try to deter people who chop mangroves for firewood or home construction. The Associated Press
Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one. Swing state voters are seeing ads warning them about a federal ban on their gas-powered vehicles. But there is no such ban, even as candidates campaign on it. Ximena Bustillo
Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come. Nathan Rott
Climate change is making Colorado mountain streams more acidic and polluted New research says climate change has caused toxic metal pollution to double in some Colorado rivers and mountain streams. It's complicating efforts to clean up abandoned mining sites. Rae Solomon
Rising sea levels may have killed the last Key Largo tree Cactus in the Florida Keys The last stand of Key Largo tree cactus declined and died out as sea levels rose.
Drug use and heat waves are a deadly combination Public health officials say that people are more likely to die in a heat wave if they are also using drugs or alcohol.
It could be years before Vermont towns effectively mitigate floods Many cities and towns in Vermont have repaired damage brought by last year's powerful floods.
California's early fire season is a red flag for what's to come California's wet winter and dry hot early summer has created a tinder box ready to ignite.
AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products. Dara Kerr
How to live without plastics for a month, according to the founder of a global movement Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic free kit” on hand. Claire Murashima
