Craig Welch
National Geographic
Seattle, WA, United States
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Earth now has 8 billion people—and counting. Where do we go from here?
We’ve added a billion people in just 12 years. The implications for the planet—and our own welfare—hinge on how we tackle climate change. → Read More
How the historic climate bill will dramatically reduce U.S. emissions
The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to cut roughly a billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions a year by 2030, save thousands of lives a year, and prompt a transformation of the U.S. energy and transportation landscape. → Read More
Tree-planting projects abound. Which should you support?
So you want to contribute to a mass tree planting campaign to combat climate change. Where can your money do the most good? → Read More
Mass extinction in oceans can be avoided by curbing fossil fuels
If not slowed, climate change over the next few centuries could lead to marine losses unlike anything Earth has seen in 252 million years, says a new study. → Read More
Why old-growth forests matter
Ancient forests could get protection in the U.S. under a new directive aimed at helping these remarkable trees survive multiple threats. → Read More
Forests are reeling from climate change—but the future isn’t lost
Heat, drought, and bug infestations are killing trees worldwide. If we change course now, we can limit the damage. → Read More
First-ever study of all Amazon greenhouse gases suggest the forest is worsening climate change
The first broad look at all of the gases that affect how the Amazon works—not just CO2—reveals a system on the brink. → Read More
How should we mourn when coronavirus keeps us apart?
Gathering together to mark the passing of loved ones is critical to our emotional wellbeing. Could remote mourning be enough? → Read More
Early coronavirus actions appear to be working in Washington state
The rate of rise in new cases is slowing in Washington, but officials stress they’re not out of the woods yet and social distancing remains in place. → Read More
The Arctic’s thawing ground is releasing a shocking amount of dangerous gases
This “abrupt thaw” affects 5 percent of Arctic permafrost, but it could double the amount of warming it contributes. → Read More
Climate change has finally caught up to this Alaska village
“Many folks are not happy to be leaving the place they’ve known their whole lives.” After 20 years of melting permafrost, residents of Newtok now must move. → Read More
Sea turtles are surviving—despite us
These reptiles have roamed the oceans for 100 million years. We've put them at risk, but with a little help, they're rebounding. → Read More
A top Antarctic predator, leopard seals, has switched what it eats—is it climate change?
As the white continent warms, shrinking sea ice is changing life for leopard seals. → Read More
Sea turtles are being born mostly female due to warming—will they survive?
Climate change is causing a crisis in sea turtle sex ratios. But there are signs of hope. → Read More
Tough-looking gelada monkeys eke out a living at 11,000 feet in Ethiopia
Think life is hard? Imagine eating grass, sleeping on cliffs while hyenas wait to kill you, and doing it all in rain, sleet, and snow in Ethiopia’s highlands. → Read More
To curb climate change, we have to suck carbon from the sky. But how?
Once considered a distraction, scientists now say using technology—and nature—to remove CO2 from the atmosphere is not only possible: It’s a must. → Read More
Baby sperm whale Digit was tangled in ocean trash for 3 years off Dominica before she was saved
Digit’s survival is critical to her family. Her story highlights the marine pollution crisis. → Read More
Whale meat helped polar bears survive past warming—but will it help today?
But chowing on whale carcasses today won't prevent an extinction crisis. Only saving sea ice will. → Read More
Exclusive: Some Arctic Ground No Longer Freezing—Even in Winter
New data from two Arctic sites suggest some surface layers are no longer freezing. If that continues, greenhouse gases from permafrost could accelerate climate change. → Read More
Krill Fishermen Curb Harvest to Protect Penguins Around Antarctic Peninsula
A new agreement by the krill-fishing industry seeks to preserve a vital food supply for the beleaguered birds. → Read More