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March 18, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Oregon county plants trees to honor victims of killer 2021 heat wave

Trees were planted across Multnomah County in honor of its 72 victims.
March 18, 2024 at 12:45 AM
March 15, 2024 at 2:37 PM

Across the US, batteries and green energies like wind and solar combine for major climate solution

In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it’s not
March 15, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Across US, batteries, green energies like wind, solar combine for climate solution
March 15, 2024 at 10:38 AM

German greenhouse gas emissions dropped sharply last year, raising hopes of meeting 2030 target

Official data shows Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by one-tenth last year as renewable energy grew in importance, the use of coal and gas diminished and economic pressures weighed on businesses and consumers
March 15, 2024 at 10:38 AM
German greenhouse gas emissions dropped sharply last year
March 15, 2024 at 1:35 AM

How climate change is impacting dogsledding

The owner of Winterdance Dogsled Tours spoke to ABC News about the impact climate change has had on her business and beloved winter activity.
March 15, 2024 at 1:35 AM
How climate change is impacting dogsledding
March 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase of bull sharks

Bull sharks are one of the most aggressive species of shark in the world.
March 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase of bull sharks
March 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Warmer sea surface temperatures have led to a bull shark population increase, scientists say

The number of bull sharks -- one of the most aggressive species of shark in the world -- increased significantly in a 20-year period, and warmer sea water is to blame.
March 14, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Why an Alabama bay has seen an increase in bull sharks in the last 2 decades
March 14, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Interior Department will give tribal nations $120 million to fight climate-related threats

The Interior Department will be allocating more than $120 million to tribal governments to fight the impacts of climate change
March 14, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Interior Department will give tribal nations $120M to fight climate-related threats
March 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Underwater speakers could help save coral reefs: Study 

A recent study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution showed increased coral larvae settlement in areas where sounds of a healthy reef were played through underwater speakers.
March 13, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Underwater speakers could help save coral reefs: Study 
March 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Scientists are using underwater speakers to help restore degraded coral reefs: Study

Researchers have discovered a new method that could encourage the restoration of degraded coral reef populations, which have been declining around the world.
March 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Researchers discover new technique to encourage the restoration of degraded corals
March 12, 2024 at 7:04 PM

King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities

The survival of living beings both on land and sea are dependent on king salmon, the most important species of salmon in the world.
March 12, 2024 at 7:04 PM
How the dying populations of king salmon are affecting humans, orcas
March 11, 2024 at 1:50 PM

Greta Thunberg and other climate activists block entrance to the Swedish parliament

A group of climate activists including Greta Thunberg have blocked the entrance to the Swedish parliament, advocating for sweeping reforms to tackle climate disasters
March 11, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Climate activists including Greta Thunberg block entrance to the Swedish parliament
March 7, 2024 at 6:04 PM

February marked Earth's 9th consecutive warmest month on record, according to new Copernicus report

Planet Earth has now broken warmest-month records for nine months in a row, according to a new report by Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.
March 7, 2024 at 6:04 PM
This is how many months in a row Earth has seen record-warm temperatures
March 7, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Coastal US cities are sinking as sea levels continue to rise, new research shows

Several coastal U.S. cities are "disappearing" into the Earth, which could further exacerbate complications of sea level rise in the near future, new research shows.
March 7, 2024 at 3:20 PM
These are the fastest-sinking coastal cities in the US, research shows
March 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM

UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries

The United Nations says that women who run farms and rural households in poor countries suffer more from climate change and are discriminated against as they try to adapt to other sources of income in times of crises
March 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM
UN warns of climate impact on farms, rural households run by women in poor countries
March 1, 2024 at 5:36 PM

Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months

The effects of the El Niño event currently bringing extreme moisture to the Southwestern U.S. are expected to linger for months after its over.
March 1, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months
February 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Climate change could unearth, disturb Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US, officials say

The rise in global temperatures that are causing Arctic ice to melt and sea levels to rise could disturb Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the U.S. decades ago.
February 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Climate change could unearth, disturb Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US
February 29, 2024 at 12:24 AM

Climate change could unearth nuclear waste buried by US, officials say

A report published by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that Cold War-era waste could be unearthed by 2100.
February 29, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Climate change could unearth nuclear waste buried by US, officials say
1 month ago

Why ice did not form in the Great Lakes this winter season

The Great Lakes is seeing record-low levels of ice during a time of year when ice cover is supposed to be at its peak, according to the latest measurements.
1 month ago
Why ice did not form in the Great Lakes this winter season
1 month ago

Locust outbreaks could get worse as global temperatures continue to climb, scientists say

Locust outbreaks, often used in media to signify an upcoming apocalypse, could worsen as global temperatures continue to climb, according to new research.
1 month ago
Far-reaching locust outbreaks tied to climate change, scientists say
1 month ago

How fossil fuel emissions add to the climate emergency

The increase in greenhouse gas emissions from human activity has thrown off the Earth’s natural balance, leading to global warming and climate change, experts say.
1 month ago
How fossil fuel emissions add to the climate emergency
1 month ago

Climate change and loss of sea ice putting polar bears at risk of starvation, collar cameras show

What is a day in the life of an Alaskan polar bear like? Researchers recently found out after strapping collar cameras to several bears.
1 month ago
What scientists learned after strapping a collar camera to polar bears
1 month ago

January was the warmest one on record: Report

Climate scientists say last month was the warmest January on record globally and the eighth consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures.
1 month ago
January was the warmest one on record: Report
1 month ago

The Great Lakes have barely any ice due to warm winter temperatures

The upper Midwest has experienced some of the nation’s strongest winter warming trends, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
1 month ago
The Great Lakes have barely any ice due to warm winter temperatures
1 month ago

Chelsea Clinton puts the spotlight on climate change

Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton brings awareness to a variety of community-driven solutions to make the planet better for future generations.
1 month ago
Chelsea Clinton puts the spotlight on climate change
1 month ago

January was the warmest month on record: Scientists

The average surface air temperature on Earth in January was 55.65 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a new report from Copernicus.
1 month ago
January was the warmest month on record: Scientists
1 month ago

Last month was the warmest January on record. NASA expert explains how new technology will investigate the remarkable warming trend.

Last month's global temperatures led to the warmest January on record, continuing in the pattern of eight consecutive hottest months on record, according to scientists.
1 month ago
Earth has just seen its hottest 8 months on record, but why is it happening?
1 month ago

NASA launches tool to help track global warming

NASA is launching a tool that could help scientists better understand climate change.
1 month ago
NASA launches tool to help track global warming
1 month ago

How climate change contributes to atmospheric rivers

The California coast is currently getting pummeled with heavy rain from atmospheric rivers.
1 month ago
How climate change contributes to atmospheric rivers
1 month ago

How climate change contributes to the atmospheric rivers slamming the West Coast

Climate change and a strong El Niño could both play a role in the intensity of impacts that atmospheric rivers bring when they hit the West Coast.
1 month ago
What is climate change's role in the atmospheric rivers slamming the West Coast?
1 month ago

Study of sea sponges lead scientists to believe Earth has already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming

Earth may have already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming and be soon heading for 2 degrees, researchers have found.
1 month ago
What the study of sea sponges have led scientists to believe about climate change
1 month ago

Sea sponges lead scientists to believe Earth surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming

The sea sponge, called sclerosponge, is a long-lived species that records chemical changes in its calcium carbonate skeleton, according to a paper published Monday.
1 month ago
Sea sponges lead scientists to believe Earth surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming
2 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau takes an 'Optimist' approach to climate change

The "Game of Thrones" star talks about his new series "An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet," where he travels the world in search of hopeful solutions to environmental issues.
2 months ago
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau takes an 'Optimist' approach to climate change
2 months ago

'Game of Thrones' actor talks about taking an 'optimistic' view on climate change

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau about his new show, "An Optimist’s Guide to The Planet."
2 months ago
'Game of Thrones' actor talks about taking an 'optimistic' view on climate change
2 months ago

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on optimism toward climate change: 'We have the solutions'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau about "An Optimist’s Guide to The Planet," where he meets those on the front lines fighting against climate change.
2 months ago
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau on optimism toward climate change: 'We have the solutions'
2 months ago

Global warming could increase risk of human-elephant conflict, researchers say

Elephants have experienced vast population declines in recent years.
2 months ago
Global warming could increase risk of human-elephant conflict, researchers say
2 months ago

Global warming could increase risk of human-elephant conflict, researchers say

Risks for conflict between elephants and humans could increase in the future due to climate change and other human-caused environmental factors, according to a new study.
2 months ago
Global warming could increase risk of human-elephant conflict, researchers say
2 months ago

Climate change forces African migrants into dangerous treks by sea, desert

Rising sea levels, hotter temperatures and other climate issues have left more Africans in poverty. But those who look to leave are also hit with dangers.
2 months ago
Climate change forces African migrants into dangerous treks by sea, desert
2 months ago

North America experienced an unprecedented 'hot drought' in the last century, new research shows

Western North America has experienced an unprecedented "hot drought" over the last century, especially over the last two decades, according to new research.
2 months ago
These US regions have displayed the hottest conditions over last 500 years
2 months ago

'Hot drought' seen with increasing frequency in Western North America: Study

Research shows the last two decades have been the warmest in the last 500 years.
2 months ago
'Hot drought' seen with increasing frequency in Western North America: Study
2 months ago

Climate change impact on winter sports

ABC News' chief climate correspondent explains the impact on millions of winter sports enthusiasts as temperatures increase due to climate change, with snow and ice patterns also changing.
2 months ago
Climate change impact on winter sports
2 months ago

Extreme wave in Marshall Islands highlights dangers of climate change, experts say

A series of extreme waves that wreaked havoc on a U.S. military base in the Marshall Islands could be indicative of more dangerous coastal behavior to come.
2 months ago
Extreme waves that hit Marshall Islands highlight dangers of climate change
2 months ago

Why cold air outbreaks are still happening amid global warming

It may seem counterintuitive, but global warming is responsible for the extreme cold the majority of the United States is currently experiencing.
2 months ago
Why cold air outbreaks are still happening amid global warming
2 months ago

US saw a historic number of billion-dollar disasters in 2023: NOAA

Last year proved to be one of the costliest in the U.S. due to extreme weather disasters, according to a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report.
2 months ago
This is how many billion-dollar disasters happened in 2023
2 months ago

2023 is officially the hottest year on record as global temperatures close in on warming limit: Copernicus report

2023 is now officially the hottest year on record, beating the previous record set in 2016 by a large margin, according to Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.
2 months ago
2023 is officially the hottest year on record, beating 2016 record: Copernicus report
3 months ago

2023 was the year of record heat temperatures

Humans have just experienced what will go down as the hottest year in recorded history -- so far -- as the planet experienced heating at an unprecedented pace.
3 months ago
These were the heat records broken in 2023
3 months ago

Shining through the dark: Inside new solar-powered hubs in New Orleans

ABC News' Morgan Norwood meets a pastor in New Orleans who is helping local residents find safe havens during rolling blackouts through an initiative called Project Lighthouse.
3 months ago
Shining through the dark: Inside new solar-powered hubs in New Orleans
3 months ago

Landmark deal made at UN climate talks

Nearly 200 nations agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
3 months ago
Landmark deal made at UN climate talks
3 months ago

Historic climate agreement in Dubai

The 2023 COP28 climate talks ended in a historic deal to transition away from fossil fuels worldwide, and countries are being called to contribute to the global shift.
3 months ago
Historic climate agreement in Dubai
3 months ago

By the Numbers: COP28

A look at the numbers behind the COP28 summit in Dubai as the conference goes into overtime in attempt to reach a fossil fuel deal.
3 months ago
By the Numbers: COP28
3 months ago

What’s killing the birds? Part 2: Scientists sound the alarm

As more research shows that plastics are showing up inside birds and other animals, concerns grow about the potential impact on humans.
3 months ago
What’s killing the birds? Part 2: Scientists sound the alarm