People and planet Topics View all Climate and energy People and planet Business and innovation Subcategories View all Clean air Food safety Fisheries and oceans Forests Clean water Chemicals and health Environmental justice Explainer April 3, 2026 New ag tech could save the farm — and the planet A robot that neutralizes weeds with lasers. Lightning machines that crack air molecules to make liquid fertilizer. It’s not sci fi — it's a... In Pictures March 25, 2026 In Hawaii, innovation is transforming fish farming Almost half the fish consumed in the U.S. is farmed, much of it in countries that lack strong environmental protections. A new U.S... Analysis March 20, 2026 Is your health valuable? The Trump EPA says it’s not. To help justify a wave of clean air protection rollbacks, the Trump administration is ignoring the health benefits of pollution limits. Climate change March 19, 2026 At Mumbai Climate Week, solutions that can reach millions of people An event both glamorous and earnest, intellectual and inspirational, Mumbai hosted India’s first-ever Climate Week. The gathering showcased... Explainer March 13, 2026 The fight over America’s most important chemical safety law, explained The Toxic Control Substances Act protects people from dangerous chemicals. Republicans in Congress are trying to weaken it. Analysis March 12, 2026 The cheapest car you can buy right now is an EV — here's why If you’re in the market for a new or used car in 2026, electric vehicles are the bargain you might be looking for. Profile March 6, 2026 Dr. Ruth Patrick: A pioneering ecologist who helped us understand the harms of... On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the legacy of ecologist Dr. Ruth Patrick. Analysis February 27, 2026 Arizona residents win long-sought water protections After a decade of relentless community advocacy to protect local groundwater supplies, rural communities in Arizona make history — again. Profile February 26, 2026 She rescues useful items from her neighbors’ trash, and the internet can’t get... Claudia von Mallinckrodt, known as The Rich Goodwill on Instagram, finds treasures in other people's trash. 1 2 ... 26 The only climate stories you need, straight to your inbox