Scientists say a global increase in fluctuations in rainfall is the result of increased atmospheric moisture from greenhouse gas emissions.

Discover how human kleptoparasitism is emerging as a hidden threat to Africa’s lion populations. New research from UCLA’s Paula White reveals the widespread practice of humans stealing prey from lions, increasing risks for these apex predators.

Some of the butterflies most in danger of fluttering out of existence fare better when their habitats are actively managed by humans, a WSU-led study found.

Mountain lions in Los Angeles shift to nocturnal activity to avoid human recreation, according to a study from UC Davis and others. GPS tracking reveals lions in high-recreation areas adjust more dramatically than those in remote regions.

Nature Reviews Earth & Environment - Extreme heat is increasing in magnitude and frequency, threatening human health. This Review assesses mortality risk associated with extreme heat, revealing...

Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say experts

More than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans, according to a new survey of 88,125 climate-related studies.

A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becomin ...