Water streaming across Antarctica surprises, worries scientists
In a unique study spanning the entire continent, scientists have found that water is gushing across Antarctica — more than they ever realized.
Why people are marching for science: ‘There is no Planet B’
Earth Day has arrived, and so has the March for Science — a global event on six continents (and cheered on by scientists on a seventh, Antarctica).
See How the View of Earth From Space Has Changed Over 21 Years
In honor of Earth Day 2017, TIME partnered with scientists at the Environmental Defense Fund to create a never-before-seen animation of 21 years of nighttime imagery of the Earth.
The Vanishing Nile: A Great River Faces a Multitude of Threats
The Nile River is under assault on two fronts – a massive dam under construction upstream in Ethiopia and rising sea levels leading to saltwater intrusion downstream.