Every breath we take in contains 21% oxygen, the gas that makes life on Earth possible. Oxygen, in its combined oxide state, ...

In my former life, I studied paleoclimatology (the variability in Earth’s climate over time) and earned a master’s degree in geology. I later worked for a green nonprofit where I spent a few years ...

After 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a ...

The air moving above the forest carries valuable information about how trees absorb carbon, and what may happen in the future ...

Earth’s rotation is slowing — and that might be why we can breathe. Here’s how longer days helped oxygen rise and life take ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The NAACP filed an intent to sue Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI on Tuesday over ...

The EPA announced proposals to significantly loosen Biden-era regulations on pollution from power plants, including mercury ...

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In the quiet fields of Oklahoma, a routine study on airborne particles has led to a startling discovery: a toxic chemical, ...

Overall, the Aranet4 is a standout CO₂ monitor that combines scientific accuracy with user-friendly design. It’s super simple ...

Regina Barber and Rachel Carlson of Short Wave talk about humans' unique breathing patterns, how a hotter planet worsens ...

The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power ...