Environmental and social factors make a bigger difference in heat-related deaths among women, according to scientists.
Climate Change
Why Climate Action Needs to Focus on Women
With women more likely to be killed or injured by extreme weather, UN Women says it’s critical to apply a gender lens to policy prescriptions.
Earth Month 2026: These Women Are Taking Climate Action
As our planet spins toward a dangerously warm future, these women are demonstrating that knowledge is power – and we can still make a difference.
Saving Nature: 11 Women to Watch in Science
These women are using their hard-earned knowledge to protect our planet already ravaged by brutal storms, epic floods and intense wildfires.
Protecting the Earth, One American Rancher at a Time
Rural sociologist Ada Smith helps ranching communities in the West adapt to climate change. The work is more mental than you’d think, she says.
She Rowed Across Crocodile-Infested Waters – and Became a Better Leader
Rebecca Peters of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center translates science into practical action. Fieldwork is key, she says.
This Scientist Studies Better Grazing Practices – for Cows, and the Earth
Paige Stanley of Colorado State University studies carbon in the soils and works with ranchers to heal their land.
Searching for Snow in the Water-Strapped West
Marianne Cowherd, a snow hydrologist, is unpacking the shifting nature of snowfall – and what it means for water availability.
From Dew on Plant Leaves to Tropical Rivers, She Follows the Water
At Berkeley, Cynthia Gerlein-Safdi leads research on how climate change disrupts water cycles.
After Wildfires, This Scientist Reads the Future of the Land
In Yellowstone and beyond, Katherine Siegel blends high-tech data with on-the-ground conversations to help save iconic landscapes.
DEADLINE PASSED: Nominate a Trailblazer for Our ‘Cutting-Edge Women in Science’ List
If you’re a member of the scientific community, tell us who deserves the spotlight. Deadline: Sept. 15.
New Woman-Led Study Details Trump’s Attacks on Science — and the Harm They Cause
Hurricane season is here. Trump’s defunding of scientific research – as well as his team’s refuting of scientific fact – could make it the most dangerous one yet, experts say.
New Study Finds Link Between Global Warming and Rising Cancer Rates Among Women
Scientists pointed to ultraviolet radiation and air pollutants as reasons why rising temperatures would have such an effect on women.
6 Black Women Fighting the Good Climate-Change Fight
Through actions both local and global, they’re helping us protect and preserve our most vital resources – and making sure everyone benefits.
How Did the Los Angeles Wildfires Happen?
We asked wildfire expert Heather Hansen to tell us exactly how the fires started and explain how our changing climate got us into this deadly predicament.
As Los Angeles Burns, Here Are 8 Ways to Help
The wildfires raging through Los Angeles serve as a scorching reminder of our climate reality. We’ve rounded up a list of organizations assisting those left in need.
Announcing Our Women In Science Incentive Prize Winners
When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Helping the Karuk Tribe in California Prepare for Climate Challenges
Danielle Touma has stepped out of the lab and into Karuk territory, where she’s assisting the tribe in identifying wildfire, drought and extreme rainfall risks.
Investigating Extreme Heat in Salt Lake City
In Utah, Heather Holmes is working on better forecasting models, especially when heat waves mix with wildfire smoke in rural communities.
A Prominent Climate Scientist’s Post-Election Advice: Fight Fear, Embrace Hope
Katharine Hayhoe of Texas Tech encourages collective action in the climate fight — and draws from her faith to emphasize our “spirit of power” in these times.
Terrifying Weather Events, Part 1: Climate Changes Lives
Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather.
A Timeline of Extreme Storms Throughout U.S. History
From 1840 onward, weather catastrophes have taken thousands of lives and cost billions of dollars in damages.
Harris Campaign Appoints New Climate Engagement Director
As Environmental Awareness Month kicks off, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has appointed longtime activist Camila Thorndike to lead its climate-change charge.
How Climate Change is Hurting Women’s Livelihood in India
As global temperatures go up, job opportunities for many tribal Indian women go down, forcing them into constrictive gender roles.
How Extreme Weather Events Put Women at Risk
From sexual violence to reproductive issues, climate change can harm women all over the world.
Women Scientists, Apply for $5,000 Grants for Study of Extreme Weather
The Story Exchange will award $5,000 grants to women in science investigating climate’s impact on hurricanes, droughts, heat waves and more.
The Cicadas Are Here. And They’re Edible
We have an alternative idea for handling the emergence of Broods XIX and XIII.
Climate Change Is a Big Concern for Millennials and Gen Zs, New Data Reveals
Younger people, anxious about climate, want the government and businesses to do more. But whether it will impact voting is unclear.
How Do We Deal With Bad Air Quality?
We talk to Utah dust expert Kerry Kelly, who has a plan for countering the impact of hazy skies on our health. Listen to our 18-minute podcast, named “Best Audio Feature” by the Newswomen’s Club of New York.
Swiss Women Win Landmark Climate Case
A 2,000-strong cohort of Swiss women sued their own government over its lack of action in combating climate change. The European Court of Human Rights ruled in their favor.
Harvesting Amaranth, a Superfood of Indigenous Agriculture
The farming collective Qachuu Aloom shares ancestral knowledge of growing this ancient grain, a climate-resilient crop.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.
A Seaweed Startup in Maine’s Chilly Waters
Atlantic Sea Farms works with lobstermen to farm kelp in the winter months. It’s a superfood that’s climate-friendly, too. Listen to our 10-minute podcast.
What College Students Are Doing About Climate Change
Gen Z is painfully aware of the dangers of a warming planet. We’ve rounded up what’s happening on college campuses across the country.
10 Women Who Have Led the Fight Against Climate Change
In honor of Climate Week, we look at women in recent history – scientists, lawyers, writers and politicians – who share one title: environmental leaders.
She’s Brought a Climate-Resilient Superfood to the World’s Attention
Dr. Diane Ragone has dedicated her career to spreading the word about breadfruit, which could help aid the global hunger crisis.
In New York City, Sepia-Toned Days Drive Home Climate Change Realities
Headlines about our radically shifting climate can feel distant. But when it does hit home, we quickly see the burdens shift to our women and children.
A $25,000 Award for Women Scientists Working to Improve Soil Health
The Story Exchange will award $5,000 incentive prizes to 5 women scientists addressing soil health and the changing climate.
2,000 Swiss Women Are Suing Over Climate Change Inaction
The group claims the Swiss government’s ongoing failure to address the crisis constitutes a human rights violation.
4 Women Climate Activists Pen ‘Cease and Desist’ Letter to Oil and Gas CEOs
Greta Thunberg, Vanessa Nakate, Helena Gualinga and Luisa Neubauer plan to personally deliver the letter at this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland.
A Food Advocate Plans Next Chapter Battling Climate Change
Leah Lizarondo talks about her food-rescue work, the power of collective action, and plans for a milestone year.
These 2 Women-Run, Eco-Friendly Startups Just Got a Royal Cash Infusion
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize doles out millions of dollars each year to organizations fighting climate change.
Owamni Elevates Indigenous Foods With Its Decolonized Menu
The James Beard winner uses traditional ecological knowledge to make delicious meals and help heal the land.
NOAA’s New Chief Scientist on Preparing for Climate’s Biggest Perils
We spoke with Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration — and it’s not as depressing as it sounds.
These 3 International Orgs Are Collaborating to Boost Women Fighting Climate Change
The International Center for Research on Women is answering the Clinton Global Initiative’s call to action by assembling a team to study and uplift women-led efforts to save the Earth.
Pakistan’s Epic Floods Are Hurting Women Most, Report Says
Severe monsoons are making health care inaccessible to pregnant women and sparking upticks in violence, according to the United Nations Population Fund.
Here Are 7 Books by Women Authors for Your Fall Reading List
New works by literary heavy hitters such as Ling Ma and Annie Proulx are on our radar.
Meet This New Climate Change Activist. She’s 19, and She Just Wrote a Book
A new generation of environmentalists are changing what activism looks like.
Global Heat Waves Prompt Greta Thunberg to Sound the Alarm, Again, on Climate Crisis
The science says the baseline for climate change’s effects is changing, but legislative action remains out of reach.