Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an attorney who writes about ESG policy, laws, and regulations. At the request of the United Nations General Assembly, the ...

Does money lead to happiness? Researchers from a coalition of West Coast universities were curious how 100 human participants would respond to the age-old question, but not because of their own ...

Research on the human dimensions of global change concerns human activities that alter the Earth's environment, the driving forces of those activities, the consequences of environmental change for ...

Climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern it’s a present day health crisis. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting ecosystems are altering the conditions we live ...

A new study reveals that the impact humans are having on the Amazon rainforest is so profound it is even changing the evolutionary history and functionality of the forests. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

While it is widely known that rising carbon dioxide emissions have significantly impacted the climate and our ecosystems, scientists recently found a less expected outcome. Increased CO2 levels have ...

Some of us are night owls; others are morning people who become highly effective at first light. Yet, most people are fairly flexible, responding to changing demands of work and travel with shifted ...

Imagine this: After a draining day at work, you turn to your AI companion—not your spouse or best friend—for comfort, conversation, and emotional support. Sound strange? It's increasingly common.

Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities category, with a focus on energy-saving advice, thermostats, and heating and cooling. Jon has more than a decade ...