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Planet-warming pollution is growing at the fastest rate in history, scientists say
Most of the growth comes from people burning coal, oil and gas, the report said
Twenty master gardeners have collected 25,000 bees. Here’s why.
Meet the “beeple” who are setting records and supercharging wild-bee research in Pennsylvania
Why you just might fall in love with moths
How “mothing” may be the best way to discover new species in your own backyard
Army of bots promotes petrostate hosting global climate talks
At least 1,800 fake accounts on the social media platform X are praising Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas producer, according to an analysis shared with The Washington Post
What Helene took
The storm killed in harrowing ways — and left a trail of heartbreak
Don’t toss your pumpkin after Halloween. Do this instead.
When pumpkins rot in landfills, they release planet-warming methane. This year after Halloween, try composting, pumpkin smashing or donating to a farm or zoo
The $10,000 cruise that recently became possible — and might not last for long
Svalbard is a key origin point for Arctic cruises, where trips have doubled since 2016. Climate change is melting ice more rapidly, fueling a tourism boom for now
U.N. says only a ‘quantum leap’ can keep global climate goals within reach
The report comes as nations will need to update their pledges for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a time when the world is on course to blow past all targets for limiting warming
Trump says gas should be $1.87 a gallon. Here’s what that would mean.
Experts say that the former president’s campaign promise of cheap gasoline could have severe economic consequences
The real reason billion-dollar disasters like Hurricane Helene are growing more common
As billion-dollar disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton grow more common, many blame global warming. Others say disasters are more expensive because there is more to destroy