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Global Coal Generation Declines, Even as China, India Race to Build New Plants
The world added dozens of new coal power plants last year in what amounted to the biggest coal buildout in a decade, according to a new analysis. And yet, the amount of electricity generated by coal power plants globally declined.
A First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With Solar
While China's push to modernize sparked a surge in burning coal, India is turning to increasingly cheap solar to meet its booming energy needs. Though it faces big hurdles, including a rickety grid, India's solar buildout could soon be a model for other emerging economies.
After Two Decades, E360’s Founder and Editor Is Moving On
When Yale E360 launched in 2008, it was a pioneer in online environmental journalism, filling a critical gap in coverage. As he prepares to step down, founding editor Roger Cohn reflects on his years at e360, his debt to the writers he’s worked with, and his hopes for the future.
How Gold Mining Fueled a Surge in Malaria in the Brazilian Amazon
A decade ago, illicit gold miners in the Brazilian Amazon began invading the lands of the Yanomami people. New research finds a clear link between the rush of illegal mining and a surge of malaria among the Yanomami.
The Best Environmental Photography of the Year
The winners of the 2026 Environmental Photography Award capture both the lush beauty of the natural world and the heavy imprint left by humanity.
In Cuba, the U.S. Fuel Blockade Is Spurring On a Solar Boom
Facing a months-long U.S. blockade, Cuba announced Wednesday that the country had run out of diesel and fuel oil. Its unsteady power grid is running on domestically produced crude oil, natural gas, and a growing supply of renewable electricity.
Restoring the Flow: A Milestone in the Revival of the Everglades
The campaign to restore the Everglades has received a boost with completion of a key project that returns the flow of water to 55,000 acres that had once been drained for development. Experts see it as a major step forward in bringing back South Florida’s River of Grass.
Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California
Southern California has seen a spike in great white shark sightings amid a spate of unseasonably warm spring weather. Experts expect to see more unusual heat, and more sharks, in the months ahead.
By Fueling Drought, El Niño Raises the Risk of Violent Conflict
A study of hundreds of armed conflicts around the world finds that severe drought raises the risk of violent clashes. The study is the latest addition to a growing body of evidence showing that climate shocks spark conflict.
As the Planet Warms, Why Is the Upper Atmosphere Cooling?
While our emissions are trapping heat near the surface of the Earth, they are having the opposite effect in the upper atmosphere. For decades, the stratosphere has been cooling. A new study helps explain why.
Among Flowering Plants, Thousands of Evolutionary Oddities at Risk of Extinction
A new study identifies thousands of flowering plants belonging to rare and ancient lineages that are in urgent need of protection.
Why Fears Are Growing Over the Fate of a Key Atlantic Current
Scientists are increasingly worried that a vast system of ocean circulation, which delivers warmth to northern Europe and impacts climate globally, is at risk of collapse. Mounting evidence suggests it may be nearing a tipping point, though the research is far from certain.
Rising Seas Could Encircle New Orleans by the End of This Century
Rising seas could render New Orleans uninhabitable before the end of this century, according to a new paper calling for a managed retreat from the city.
Airborne Microplastics May Be Warming the Planet
Tiny particles of plastic amassing in the atmosphere may be intensifying warming, according to new study.
Nearly Half of Wolves in Italy Are Now Part Dog
Italy has seen a growing number of wolf-dog hybrids, raising concerns about the future of its wolves.
In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall
While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.
How the Next El Niño Could Lock in a Hotter Climate
El Niño is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not.
To Restore an Island Paradise, Add Fungi
For the last two decades, conservationists on the remote Pacific atoll of Palmyra have been working to uproot invasive palm trees and restore native wildlife. A new study finds that native fungi could be instrumental to that process.
Amid Energy Crisis, Chinese Solar Exports Double
As the war in Iran squeezes the global supply of oil and gas, countries are looking to source more solar power. China, the world's biggest producer of solar equipment, saw its exports double in March, reaching a new record high.
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