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All Eyes Are on Ian, the Hurricane of the Future

Tropical storms are increasingly likely to batter the US as oceans warm—and will continue to wreak havoc so long as climate change...

Stephen Palumbi Says ‘Super Reefs’ Can Help Save Dying...

The marine biologist told RE:WIRED Green about his team’s work to breed heat-resistant coral that can continue to support vibrant...

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Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez Wants to Strengthen the Grid

The UC San Diego researcher spoke at RE:WIRED Green about ways to use advanced control theory and machine learning to maximize sustainable...

Alan Ahn Says Nuclear Is Still the Carbon-Free Fuel of...

The RE:WIRED Green speaker explains how smaller, more efficient reactors will be the bedrock of energy independence.

Colette Pichon Battle’s Plea for Climate Justice From the...

In the closing session of Re:WIRED GREEN, the Louisiana lawyer urged the audience to join the front lines of climate activism.

The Future of Climate Activism Is Intergenerational—and...

At RE:WIRED Green, scientist Sylvia Earle and climate activist Sophia Kianni discussed ways younger and older generations can work...

The Era of Fast, Cheap Genome Sequencing Is Here

Illumina just announced a machine that can crack genomes twice as fast as its current version—and drive the cost down to $200 a pop.

Climate Change Is Burying Archaeological Sites Under Tons...

Desertification can wear down ancient ruins or hide them under dunes—leaving researchers scrambling to keep track of where they’re...

The Sustainable Future of Food Must Bring Everyone to the...

At this year’s RE:WIRED Green event, food scientists and environmental justice activists mapped out how we can end world hunger and...

Climate Justice Is Possible—Just Look Beyond Technology

At RE:WIRED Green, technologists, hackers, and activists explained how green tech must be combined with bold policy and bring people...