Environment

Under the Radar Many people are looking to smaller units to generate power during — and after — storms

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 5 October 26

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Fueled by an intense El Niño season, this little-known oceanographic phenomenon is threatening the Pacific seaboard

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 October 26

Today’s Big Question A significant algae problem has caused sewage issues in the region

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 30 September 26

Under the Radar Changes to Glacier Law risk accelerating retreat of Andean ice sheets, as geologists warn of water shortages and Nepal-style flash floods

By The Week UK Published 24 September 26

Speed Read The head of the Environmental Protection Agency said this is the largest deregulatory action of the US power sector ever taken

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 15 September 26

The Explainer Over 170,000 documents related to the attacks were recently released

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 11 September 26

Speed Read The average temperature in the 48 contiguous states was 74.37 degrees Fahrenheit from June to August

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 10 September 26

Under the radar The low-lying clouds hold a diverse microbiome

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 9 September 26

Under the radar Expanding past the Earth has an environmental cost

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 8 September 26

In the Spotlight Landmark government-led trial hopes to slash the aviation sector’s impact on global warming

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 28 August 26

In the Spotlight From the Colorado River to the Danube, drought and heat take a toll

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 27 August 26

Speed Read The 70-degree Fahrenheit reading was an unprecedented temperature

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 25 August 26