More on climate change — Environment

Editorial package on the Environment page of nationalgeographic.com

Stories: How wildfires can grow deadly overnight — In the past two decades, the number of Americans at risk of experiencing a wildfire has doubled. Learn what you need to do if one is near you.; The world’s plastic pollution crisis, explained — Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can plastic pollution be cleaned up?; Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it — Large scale destruction of trees—deforestation—affects ecosystems, climate, and even increases risk for zoonotic diseases spreading to humans.; Earthquake facts and information — Earthquakes occur more often than you think. Here’s what you need to know about where they usually happen and how they’re measured.; What Are Hurricanes and How Do They Form? — Fueled by warm ocean water and warm, moist air, here’s how one of nature's most powerful storms forms.