How Oil Sanctions Made Russia’s Shadow Fleet Swell
Restrictions have made it costlier for Russia to ship oil by sea. But they have also expanded the illicit shipping economy, with lasting consequences.
Environment & Sustainability
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This Town Was One of the First in the Nation to Install a Geothermal Network. Now Others Are Warming Up to the Idea.
More than a decade after West Union, Iowa, tapped geothermal energy, the town’s heating and cooling network is a “celebrity” among clean energy advocates. By Phil McKenna WEST UNION, Iowa—From the billboard on the edge of town to the limestone…
Toxic Plumes from Aliso Canyon Gas Blowout Harmed Babies, Study Shows
Infants born to pregnant women exposed to the massive Southern California gas leak were more likely to be underweight, a risk factor for serious long-term health conditions. By Liza Gross Scientists studying the health effects of one of the largest…
‘Just add water’: how to bring back ancient plants in a Norfolk ghost pond
An expert team are resurrecting ice age ponds and finding rare species returning from a ‘perfect time capsule’ If you glanced into a green field and saw a yellow digger tearing into the turf, you might assume it was another…
Climate Activists Disrupt Fossil Fuel Executive at Harvard University Symposium
Protesters condemned Harvard’s decision to host Occidental Petroleum’s CEO during the school’s Climate Action Week. By Phil McKenna Holding signs reading “Vicki Kills The Planet” and “Fossil Fuels Out of Harvard,” activists rushed the stage at a climate symposium at…
After Trump Cut the National Science Foundation by 56 Percent, a Venerable Arctic Research Center Closes Its Doors
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States funded programs that aided Indigenous communities and tracked melting sea ice, among dozens of initiatives. President Donald Trump has emphasized energy and national security in the Arctic. By Lisa Sorg After nearly…
Mongabay founder Rhett Butler named to Forbes Sustainability Leaders List
Rhett A. Butler, Mongabay founder and CEO, has been named to the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders List, which honors 50 global leaders working to combat the climate crisis. “Mongabay has tended to fly under the radar. We’ve focused on the…
Sea Grant: A Science Partnership Serving America’s Coasts
Sea Grant: A Science Partnership Serving America’s Coasts NOAA Heritage Deep Dive:An in-depth look back at Sea Grant. This story was originally published on NOAA’s 200th Anniversary website in 2007. Sea Grant, a program within NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and…
Trump Nears Deal for Road Through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge
Proponents say the road would connect a remote town with an airport used for medical evacuations. Opponents say it would cause irreparable harm to wildlife and Alaska Native tribes.
Hard-Fought Treaty to Protect Ocean Life Clears a Final Hurdle
The global High Seas Treaty, decades in the making, will become international law. It aims to create vast maritime conservation areas.