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November 20

What is climate change's role in the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast?

A bomb cyclone is pummeling the Pacific Northwest.
November 20
Damage is seen in a neighborhood in Issaquah, Wash., Nov. 20, 2024, after a 'bomb cyclone' brought high winds to the Pacific Northwest overnight.
November 20

How climate change is making hurricanes more dangerous

A vast majority of hurricanes between 2019 and 2023 measured stronger winds.
November 20
Neighborhoods are inundated in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024.
November 19

Why Trump's pick for energy secretary is wrong about green energy: Experts

"There is no climate crisis," Wright said in 2023.
November 19
Wind turbines in a field at sunrise on June 28, 2024 in Nolan, Texas.
November 15

Shanghai, Tokyo, New York, Houston spew most greenhouse gas of world cities

Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29
November 15
Eric Njuguna, of Kenya, participates in a demonstration against fossil fuels called weed out the snakes at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
November 13

The world's corals are facing dire consequences from climate change: New research

Corals and the ecosystems they house face a multitude of threats.
November 13
Natural Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
November 11

UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children

The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years
November 11
People travel on a commuter train as smog envelops the area of Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)
November 12

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell

A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels
November 12
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief, Antonio Guterres, United Nations secretary-general, Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan president, and Turkey President Recep Tayyip, front center, pose with others for a group photo at the COP29 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
November 06

Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference

The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions e...
November 06
Wind turbines are silhouetted against the setting sun at the Spearville Wind Farm, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, near Spearville, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
November 11

UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution

Experts calculate that curbing and coping with global warming is going to cost trillions of dollars and poor nations just don’t have it
November 11
FILE - Tug boats pull barges fully loaded with coal on the Mahakam River in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara, File)
November 07

Florida’s iconic Key deer face an uncertain future as seas rise

Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer that live only in the piney and marshy wetlands of the Florida Keys, have always faced risks — mostly from being hit by cars speeding along U.S. Highway 1
November 07
A Key Deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer that have thrived in the piney and marshy wetlands of the Florida Keys, crosses the road Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Big Pine Key, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
November 01

‘Team Climate’ to run NYC marathon

Members of the nonprofit New York Road Runners “Team Climate” are lacing up to spotlight the marathon’s sustainable advancements this year.
November 01
VIDEO: ‘Team Climate’ to run NYC marathon
October 24

By the Numbers: Young people worry about climate change

A large online, peer-reviewed survey has found a widening majority of older teens and young adults believe climate change is real and they are concerned about what those in power will do about it.
October 24
By the Numbers: Young people worry about climate change
October 15

Education in climate change now required for UC San Diego students

There are more than 40 courses that fulfill the requirement.
October 15
University of California at San Diego campus and medical school May  17, 2022
October 12

Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?

Hurricanes Milton and Helene slammed Florida, leading to widespread damage.
October 12
In an aerial view, construction cranes dot the skyline on Oct. 02, 2023 in Miami.
October 10

Wildlife populations have declined by 73% in 50 years: Study

A study suggests the coming years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."
October 10
African penguins are seen at the coast of Simon's Town as the number of endangered African penguins has declined due to numerous human factors such as industrial fishing and fuel oil spills in Western Cape, South Africa on Sept.  7, 2024.
September 26

How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats

The topography of Florida's Gulf Coast makes it susceptible to storm surge.
September 26
A view shows Battery Park as Hurricane Helene intensifies before its expected landfall on Florida's Big Bend, in Apalachicola, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024.
October 02

Cities across the West experiencing record-breaking heat

An unprecedented late season heat wave is blanketing the western U.S.
October 02
Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.
November 16

Gulf Coast residents grapple with home insurers as climate disasters worsen

As climate disasters grow more costly, insurers aren't paying policies.
November 16
An aerial view of flood waters from Hurricane Delta surrounding structures destroyed by Hurricane Laura (R) on Oct. 10, 2020 in Creole, La.
September 20

Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change

Madigan Traversi, 18, is now seeking change as a youth climate activist.
September 20
In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, the aftermath of the Tubbs fire that began in Napa Valley's Calistoga, destroying more than 2,000 homes just in the Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, and Mark West Estates neighborhoods, is shown in Santa Rosa, Calif.
September 30

Deadly Asheville tragedy shows there are no climate change safe havens: Experts

The North Carolina city was once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees.
September 30
A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, N.C., September 29, 2024.
September 25

Gen Z, worried about climate change, unified in holding politicians responsible: Poll

Researchers found widespread concern on water issues and climate change.
September 25
Thousands of activists, indigenous groups, students and others take to the streets of New York for the 'March to End Fossil Fuels' protest, Sept. 17, 2023, in New York.
September 23

Adapting apples for our changing climate

ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.
September 23
VIDEO: Adapting apples for our changing climate
September 21

How the fight for climate change relies on mining

Author and Reuters senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder joins ABC News Live to discuss how green energy devices are made from materials sourced from mining.
September 21
VIDEO: How the fight for climate change relies on mining
September 21

Can AI aid in climate change? Scientist explores solutions in new book

"What If We Get It Right?" explores options for preserving the planet.
September 21
I n this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson speaks on stage during NYC Climate Strike rally and demonstration in New York.
September 19

Climate woes contribute to slump in coffee supply as surge in demand raises prices

Here's what's driving up the cost of a fresh cup of Joe.
September 19
Coffee plantation in Jerico, Antioquia, Colombia.
September 17

'Last Lands' explores global battle to protect planet's vital ecosystems

The series takes us to Southeast Asia, South America and Central Africa.
September 17
A sea turtle swimming in the Coral Triangle near Indonesia.
September 05

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change

The presidential hopefuls are mostly following party lines on global warming.
September 05
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August 07

2024 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record despite temperature drop

The last time Earth recorded a cooler-than-average year was in 1976.
August 07
Visitors walk near a 'Stop Extreme Heat Danger' sign in Badwater Basin salt flats in the morning, when temperatures are less hot, during a long-duration heat wave, July 9, 2024, in Death Valley National Park, Calif.
August 31

How extreme weather impacts power grids

The stronger the weather event, the more likelihood of power outages.
August 31
A power line pole leans against a house in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 14, 2024.
August 27

Why the GOP is no longer denying climate change

Why denying the science of climate change is no longer politically tenable.
August 27
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump greets Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. J.D. Vance on the second day of the Republican National Convention, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee.
August 17

Scientists find another reason why the melting Arctic could be disastrous

The addition of heavy metals into the water system could impact the food chain.
August 17
Pack Ice breaking in the Arctic
August 12

Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding

Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.
August 12
VIDEO: Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding
August 08

Do voters care about climate change? How going green divides this election

Both Democrats and Republicans rank climate change lower than other issues.
August 08
A firefighter uses a drip torch to burn vegetation while trying to stop the Park Fire from near Mill Creek in Tehama County, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024.
August 06

Cooler regions could see 'boom' in tick populations, researchers say

Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.
August 06
Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.
August 06

These regions could see a 'boom' in tick populations due to climate change: Study

Earlier springs and warmer autumns present more time for ticks to thrive.
August 06
August 06

Where does Harris' new VP pick stand on climate issues?

Walz has supported major climate legislation in Minnesota.
August 06
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, speaks during the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in Miami Beach, Florida, March, 9, 2023.
August 05

Fossils show evidence of an ice-free Arctic, scientists say

Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.
August 05
Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.
August 05

What Arctic fossils indicate about sea level rise

Central Greenland was once iceless, an analysis of fossils show.
August 05
In this aerial view melting icebergs crowd the Ilulissat Icefjord near the mouth to Disko Bay on July 16, 2024 near Ilulissat, Greenland.
August 01

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis lays out the world’s biggest challenges

Francis talks about world conflicts, climate change and possible solutions.
August 01
President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ambassador Dennis Francis gives an interview on July 3, 2024, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
July 29

Goodbye turf lawns: Homeowners are using native plants to 're-wild' their yards

Sustainable lawns aren't just good for the planet.
July 29
July 26

Pediatrician examines climate change and how it could impact children

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Debra Hendrickson who warns about the health of children in her book, “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change.”
July 26
VIDEO: Pediatrician examines climate change and how it could impact children
July 24

The hottest day recorded on Earth just occurred 2 days in a row

Several regions all over the world are experiencing scorching temperatures.
July 24
Visitors walk past a sign reading "Stop Extreme Heat Danger" at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, near Furnace Creek, during a heatwave impacting Southern California, July 7, 2024.
July 16

This cactus just became the 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to sea levels

The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
July 16
The Key Largo tree cactus, located in the Florida Keys, has become the first U.S. species to become extinct due to sea level rise, scientists say.
July 15

1st-ever US cactus species to become extinct due to rising sea levels

The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
July 15
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
July 15

Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth: Study

Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
July 15
Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
July 15

Climate change is causing days on Earth to lengthen at 'unprecedented rates': Study

Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
July 15
In this undated stock photo, a clock is seen hanging on a wall in a dark room.
July 03

Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds

The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying."
July 03
The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying."
July 03

Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds

Researchers say glaciers face "tipping point into irreversible recession."
July 03
An eagle flies above the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska, in an undated photo.
June 29

Mexico City residents, faced with water crisis, resort to drastic measures

One resident says he is spending 25% of his earnings on water.
June 29
VIDEO: Mexico City’s water crisis
June 27

Experts address Biden and Trump's climate change views ahead of presidential debate

Nearly 90% of Americans faced an extreme weather event in the last 5 years.
June 27
President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump