As the signs of today’s human-caused climate change become ever more alarming, research into the ways past societies responded to natural climate changes is growing increasingly urgent.

One of the surest signs of spring is the vibrantly lime-green tinge trees develop as their buds open and tiny new leaves unfurl. 

The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events like droughts and floods have taken a toll on the midwestern U.S. in recent years, putting a major strain on the region’s farmers.

Streetlights alter the number of flower visits by insects not just at night, but also during the daytime.

A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power, demonstrating the feasibility of using see-through solar panels in greenhouses to generate electricity.

Corn didn’t start out as the powerhouse crop it is today.

Last month, unusually high winds knocked down 15 giant sequoias in Yosemite.

Agricultural scientists who study climate change often focus on how increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels will affect crop yields. 

Changes in fire patterns have led to seasonal reductions in nitrogen dioxide pollution.

Findings indicate an ice-free landscape in a warmer climate.