150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate

In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.

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Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.

A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.

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Video Shows Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Erupting Again

Hawaii’s most active volcano has been erupting intermittently since December. The latest episode sent lava more than 300 feet into the air.

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3.8-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Boston and Maine

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage after the light but rare earthquake on Monday morning.

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Trump Targeted Scientists in His First Term. This Time, They’re Prepared.

Agencies and unions have put in place new guardrails designed to limit political interference in government research.

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Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

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7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border

The 7.1-magnitude quake was felt in neighboring Nepal. Chinese state media said there had been deaths in at least three townships.

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Kilauea Volcano Erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Scientists said that the main hazard from the eruption on Monday was increased levels of volcanic gas.

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7.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California and Prompts Tsunami Warning

The epicenter was in remote spot offshore. So the earthquake, while powerful, caused limited damage.

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What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

State and local officials were working to assess the full scope of the damage, but early reports appeared to show that the quake did not cause major destruction.

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