Climate Most of Virginia restricts solar farms. Lawmakers want to change that. As more counties effectively shut out utility-scale solar, the legislature is advancing a measure that would block blanket bans and establish siting standards.February 8, 2026
Climate Climate change could allow rats to have more babies. Enter rodent birth controlFebruary 8, 2026
Climate Southern Europe is running out of water – satellites show groundwater disappearing in Spain, Portugal, and FranceFebruary 7, 2026
Climate Warming temperatures are shrinking snowpack in key Canadian watersheds, study suggests. This year’s record low snowpack in the west is a preview of things to come. A warming climate is likely making this more common.February 7, 2026
Climate A tale of two winters: Blooms in Vancouver, blankets of snow in Toronto. 2 of Canada’s biggest cities have experienced oppositely abnormal temperatures. The heat has raised concerns about the potential of a deep freeze damaging early blooming plants — as well as the impacts of climate change.February 7, 2026
Climate Canada pension plan is bankrolling Trump’s fossil fuel and AI agenda. The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has invested billions in fossil fuel expansion in the United States since Trump’s return to office.February 7, 2026
Climate Pennsylvania governor courts data centers while seeking consumer protections. Critics say the complexes will boost gas demand and fracking-related pollution.February 7, 2026
Climate Predicting glacier surges by understanding ecological tipping points. Earth’s ecosystems are endangered by climate change and many are becoming less resilient as they come under increasing pressure. Ecological tipping points—rapid changes toward a new state—play a crucial role in this context.February 7, 2026
Climate Why scientists are rethinking 60 years of Arctic snow data. Decades of advances in satellite observation made it seem as though Arctic snow cover was growing, when in reality satellites were simply becoming better at detecting smaller and shrinking amounts of snow.February 7, 2026
