February 24, 2025
Drivers for ride-hailing apps helped evacuate people during the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But by classifying such workers as contractors, California’s Proposition 22 excludes them from state rules
Arctic’s Relentless Transformation: A Sobering Climate Reality 2 min read Scientific American The Arctic’s transformation continues unabated, a sobering reality highlighted by the latest edition of NOAA’s Arctic Report Card. The
Arctic Transformation: Witnessing Relentless Climate Shifts 3 min read Scientific American The Arctic region continues its profound environmental metamorphosis, as detailed in the latest Arctic Report Card by the National Oceanic
Rising temperatures, increasing precipitation, thawing permafrost and melting ice are pushing the Arctic outside its historical norms
Reframing ‘Climate Tipping Points’ for Effective Action 2 min read Scientific American In the midst of the climate crisis, the concept of “tipping points” has been a prominent narrative, warning of
A new paper warns the concept of “tipping points” doesn’t do much to encourage climate action from laypeople and policymakers
A summit many hoped would yield a landmark treaty to tackle a global plastic pollution crisis ended in disappointment after oil- and gas-producing countries pushed back on limiting production