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May 7, 2024 at 6:47 PM
3 vulnerable communities in US were severely impacted by climate change
The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.
May 7, 2024 at 6:47 PM
May 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM
WNBA star-turned-kelp farmer fights climate change locally
Sue Wicks traded in her sneakers for waders when she became an oyster farmer at 50. Now, she is adding sugar kelp to her farm to help promote biodiversity and improve water quality in Moriches Bay.
May 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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Power of US: ABC News Earth Week coverage
The power to make everlasting change for environmental conservation lies within us all.
May 2, 2024 at 5:06 PM
May 2, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Go behind the scenes with Ginger Zee and the ‘GMA’ climate team
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee and her team show you what it takes to produce an Earth Day special.
May 2, 2024 at 1:33 AM
April 29, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change
The first official Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, when prizes were offered to communities and individuals who could plant the most trees in a single day.
April 29, 2024 at 3:25 PM
April 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM
The Power of US: Could eFuels help bridge the gap between gas and electric cars?
As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.
April 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM
April 27, 2024 at 4:15 PM
How vulnerable communities are at higher risk during climate disasters
Residents in some places across the U.S. often don’t understand emergency alerts because the instructions are not in their native languages.
April 27, 2024 at 4:15 PM
April 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
The Power of Us: Restoring trees to needed communities
The Arbor Day Foundation has been helping restore hundreds of trees to locations that were affected by severe storms.
April 26, 2024 at 11:45 PM
April 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Controversial methods to cool Earth gain traction as global temps skyrocket
Relatively untouched ideas are gaining momentum as potential short-term solutions to lower Earth's temperature.
April 26, 2024 at 9:20 PM
April 26, 2024 at 2:33 AM
The Power of Us: People, Climate and Our Future
ABC News' Ginger Zee shows us how coming together can slow climate change, from inside Earthships in New Mexico to California to see controversial new technologies that could cool the Earth.
April 26, 2024 at 2:33 AM
April 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM
The Power of Us: Can we intentionally cool the Earth?
ABC News' Ginger Zee looks at controversial methods to cool the Earth – like reflecting sunlight – that are gaining support as global temperatures continue to rise.
April 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM
April 25, 2024 at 10:33 PM
EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a suite of new rules aimed at dramatically reducing pollution from coal and natural gas fired power plants.
April 25, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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April 25, 2024 at 8:58 PM
April 25, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Planting trees to combat climate change on Arbor Day
According to the Arbor Day Foundation, they celebrate by planting and distributing over 10 million trees each year.
April 25, 2024 at 8:55 PM
April 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM
In climate change fight, power of cork seen by scientists as the star
Scientists say one of the planet's most natural defenses against climate change and a key element in sustainable products is found in wine bottles around the world.
April 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM
April 25, 2024 at 3:02 PM
A look into the secret life of plastic exports
An ABC News investigation involving hidden tracking devices follows three plastic bags dropped at Walmart recycling bins in the U.S. all the way to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia.
April 25, 2024 at 3:02 PM
April 25, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Michelin North America President and CEO talks sustainability efforts
ABC News contributor Rocsi Diaz talks with Michelin president and CEO Alexis Garcin about sustainability initiatives and goals set at the sustainability summit, courtesy of sponsor Michelin.
April 25, 2024 at 11:19 AM
April 24, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Corporations struggle on climate amid backlash over 'woke capitalism,' experts say
"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.
April 24, 2024 at 4:18 PM
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM
How ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains climate change to her kids
Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.
April 24, 2024 at 3:09 PM
April 23, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Earth Day 2024 report card: Experts address America's climate change action
As the effects of climate change come knocking at American doors, experts say U.S. lawmakers can no longer rely on crisis response measures and must take action.
April 23, 2024 at 8:31 PM
April 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The secret life of plastic exports
ABC News investigates where thousands of plastic bags that are earmarked to be recycled really end up.
April 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM
April 23, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?
Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.
April 23, 2024 at 10:37 AM
April 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Expert addresses America's climate change action
Dr. Brian Henning, director of the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, discusses America's recent climate change action.
April 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
April 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Tips for going zero waste
Sarah Paiji Yoo, CEO of eco-friendly cleaning Blueland, talks about ways to shop zero waste in the grocery store from the produce to the cleaning products section.
April 22, 2024 at 7:35 PM
April 22, 2024 at 5:52 PM
How an 'Earthship' can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Ginger Zee pays a visit to New Mexico, where more than 100 "Earthships" are built into the Earth, aren't connected to water or electricity, and utilize recycled materials for their structures.
April 22, 2024 at 5:52 PM
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
New Earthship helps foster more sustainable way of life
More than 100 sustainable homes, also known as “living vessels,” are built into the earth in Taos, New Mexico, and are not connected to any water or electricity.
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
April 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Kids News Now: Earth Day Edition
ABC News' Danny New asked our team of kid correspondents to weigh in with their thoughts on the planet we all share.
April 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM
April 22, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Earth Day volunteers help clean up the planet
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day, we meet some of the volunteers helping to clean up the planet, starting with the Great Lakes.
April 22, 2024 at 1:17 AM
April 21, 2024 at 9:43 PM
The Power of Us: Plastic-free school lunch
The Power of Us: ABC News' chief climate correspondent explains how some schools are going plastic-free at lunch.
April 21, 2024 at 9:43 PM
April 21, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters
In battleground states, environmental activists like Dr. Emily Church are canvassing on behalf of the Environmental Voter Project in an effort to turn out people
April 21, 2024 at 8:54 PM
April 21, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Climate advocates look to make progress this election year with better voter turnout
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks talks to environmental advocates trying to gain voting power.
April 21, 2024 at 7:26 PM
April 20, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.
April 20, 2024 at 10:13 AM
April 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record temperatures, CDC report finds
A new CDC report found the rate of heat-related ER visits in the U.S. rose in 2023 amid more extreme heat events and record-breaking temperatures across the country.
April 18, 2024 at 5:19 PM
April 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Bill Weir talks climate change solutions and what keeps him hopeful
Journalist Bill Weir sheds light on innovative solutions tackling the effects of climate change and his book, “Life As We Know It Can Be.”
April 16, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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4th mass coral reef bleaching event threatens world's oceans: NOAA
Mass coral reef bleaching can subject coral to mortality without intervention.
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4th global coral reef bleaching event underway as oceans continue to warm: NOAA
This is the fourth global bleaching event on record and the second in the last 10 years, according to NOAA.
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Climate change threatens loon population, new study shows
Famous for their nocturnal calls, loons are beloved aquatic birds of North America. But new research shows climate change impairs their ability to feed their young.
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How to help combat rising global temperatures as Earth breaks more records
The stretch of record-breaking temperatures on Earth continues as the planet experiences its 10th consecutive record-breaking month.
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March 2024 hottest March on record: Copernicus report
March was also the 10th consecutive month with record breaking global temperatures.
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Climate change more about what's wasted than what's used, author says
Edward Humes talks about his new book "Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World," and shares tips for living a more sustainable life.
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'Total Garbage' author Edward Humes on solutions to pollution crisis
ABC News' Phil Lipof speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Edward Humes about his new book, "Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World," and ways to live greener.
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EPA announces new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles
The agency announced new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in an effort to fight climate change.
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Gas prices climb nearly 14%
Warm weather travelers are driving up demand for gas, combining with refineries switching to a blend of more expensive summer fuel, experts said.
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EPA's new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards are effort to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Friday.
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Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation, affecting time measurement: Study
Precise UTC timekeeping is needed for satellite navigation, software, telecommunication, trade and even space travel.
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This is where all the water from the Colorado River is going
Researchers have quantified just how much water the agriculture industry in the Western U.S. is taking from the Colorado River.
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Why 70% of the world's wine-growing regions could soon be unsuitable to grow grapes
Rising global temperatures could change where the majority of the world's wine is produced as mid-latitude regions may no longer be able to grow grapes.
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Climate change could impact up to 70% of wine growing regions: Study review
As temperatures increase and drought becomes more commonplace, some regions could become inhospitable for wine grape growth.
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Further rise in food prices possible if global temperatures continue to rise
The strain that rising global temperatures could have on the agriculture industry will likely cause food prices around the world to inflate even more.
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How rising global temperatures can increase food prices: Study
The paper, published in Communications Earth & Environment, found that countries in Africa and South America will be impacted the most.
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