Aryn Baker

Zoé Clauzure

Defne Özcan

Clara Proksch

Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage

The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

Conclave Picks Robert Prevost

The newly elected Pope succeeds Francis amid growing calls for reform and navigating a divided Church.

Who Could Be the Next Pope?

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

How Pope Francis' Legacy Was Celebrated by Mourners at His Funeral

“Pope Francis shifted attitudes. He has changed the church," says one mourner who stood outside the funeral proceedings.

Inside Fiji's Battle Against Plastics

Fiji is ground zero for the planet’s waste problem—and the challenge of stopping it at the source.

Experts Are Skeptical About Companies Offsetting Plastic Waste

Companies are buying plastic credits to offset their impact. But some say producing less is the only way to stop plastic pollution.

The Climate Impact of Avoiding the Panama and Suez Canals

Houthi Red Sea attacks and drought in Central America are forcing ships to take longer routes—with serious repercussions for the climate.

2023 Was the Hottest Year Ever and 2024 May Be Even Worse

New climate data from scientific agencies show that the world is perilously close to reaching 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Microplastics in Bottled Water 10 Times Worse Than Thought

New research reveals that a liter of bottled water contains an average 240,000 microscopic plastic particles. The health impact is unclear.

Was COP28 A Success or Flop? Depends Who You Ask

The COP28 climate conference in Dubai ended with an agreement that acknowledges fossil fuels' harm but does little to limit climate change.

Bioplastics Are Still Mostly Garbage

A proposed ban on single-use plastics is a boon for the alternative plastic industry, but are they really good for the environment?

Countries May Be a Step Closer to Tackling Plastic Pollution

Nations are gathering in Nairobi to hammer out a binding treaty to deal with plastic pollution.