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October 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM

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

The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."
October 10, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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.
October 8, 2024 at 6:04 PM

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

Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.
October 8, 2024 at 6:04 PM
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 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Mexico’s new president promises to resume fight against climate change

In her first days as Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum made a point of distancing herself from the fossil fuel reliance promoted by her predecessor, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and vowed to resume an energy transition that he halted
October 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
FILE - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a media briefing from the National Palace in Mexico City, Oct. 2, 2024, the morning after her inauguration. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)
October 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Cities across the West experiencing record-breaking heat

Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures blanket much of the western U.S.
October 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.
October 2, 2024 at 4:59 PM

Gulf Coast residents grapple with home insurers as climate disasters worsen

Climate change is making insuring property more costly and difficult in areas prone to disasters like hurricanes.
October 2, 2024 at 4:59 PM
An aerial view of flood waters from Hurricane Delta surrounding structures destroyed by Hurricane Laura (R) on Oct. 10, 2020 in Creole, La.
October 2, 2024 at 4:55 PM

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

While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.
October 2, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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.
October 1, 2024 at 4:44 PM

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

Asheville, North Carolina, was once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees. However, Hurricane Helene damage highlights a dark reality.
October 1, 2024 at 4:44 PM
A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, N.C., September 29, 2024.
September 26, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Part of the Sao Raimundo that connects to the Negro River is visible in Manaus, state of Amazonas, Brazil, Thursday, June 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Edmar Barros)
September 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM

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

New polling research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation explores Gen Z's experience of water issues and climate change and who they think is responsible.
September 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Adapting apples for our changing climate

ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.
September 23, 2024 at 7:54 PM
VIDEO: Adapting apples for our changing climate
September 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM

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 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM
VIDEO: How the fight for climate change relies on mining
September 21, 2024 at 10:03 AM

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

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and conservation strategist who is co-founder of the nonprofit think tank Urban Ocean Lab.
September 21, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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, 2024 at 6:57 PM

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

What to know about global coffee prices and the current state of supply and demand increasing prices for American coffee drinkers.
September 19, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Coffee plantation in Jerico, Antioquia, Colombia.
September 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM

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

The globetrotting series kicked off Monday, with correspondent Bob Woodruff shining a spotlight on the fight to protect the planet's most threatened national parks.
September 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM
A sea turtle swimming in the Coral Triangle near Indonesia.
September 16, 2024 at 2:47 PM

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

The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.
September 16, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Climate
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2024 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record despite temperature drop

Earth experienced its two warmest days on record globally, and it's becoming likely that 2024 will end up as the warmest year on record, according to a new report.
1 month ago
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.
1 month ago

How extreme weather impacts power grids

Extreme weather is causing power grids across the country to fail -- sometimes at massive scales -- putting residents at increased health risk.
1 month ago
A power line pole leans against a house in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 14, 2024.
1 month ago

Why the GOP is no longer denying climate change

The last decade has seen a significant shift in the way the GOP handles topics concerning the environment.
1 month ago
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.
2 months ago

Scientists find another reason why the melting Arctic could be disastrous

Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.
2 months ago
Pack Ice breaking in the Arctic
2 months ago

Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding

Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding
2 months ago

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

National polls found that Americans on both sides of the political aisle rank climate change initiatives as a far lower policy priority than other ballot issues.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.
2 months ago

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

Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.
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Where does Harris' new VP pick stand on climate issues?

Climate and environmental advocacy groups say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a record of pushing for policies to mitigate climate change in his state.
2 months ago
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, speaks during the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in Miami Beach, Florida, March, 9, 2023.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.
2 months ago

What Arctic fossils indicate about sea level rise

The Arctic was once ice-free, and it could happen again -- which would exponentially increase the severity of catastrophic sea level rise, according to new research.
2 months ago
In this aerial view melting icebergs crowd the Ilulissat Icefjord near the mouth to Disko Bay on July 16, 2024 near Ilulissat, Greenland.
2 months ago

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

ABC News speaks with UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis about world conflicts, the danger of climate change and his message for the Oval Office's next occupant.
2 months ago
President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Ambassador Dennis Francis gives an interview on July 3, 2024, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
2 months ago

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

The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.
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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.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pediatrician examines climate change and how it could impact children
3 months ago

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

The planet reached the hottest day on record for the second day in a row, according to preliminary data from Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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

A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in the country to become extinct due to rising sea levels, researchers said.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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.
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The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
3 months ago

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

Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
3 months ago
Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
3 months ago

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

The days are getting longer as global temperatures continue to rise, new research shows.
3 months ago
In this undated stock photo, a clock is seen hanging on a wall in a dark room.
3 months ago

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."
3 months ago
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."
3 months ago

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

Juneau Icefield lies 2,000 feet north of Juneau and extends through the border with British Columbia and is the fifth-largest icefield in North America.
3 months ago
An eagle flies above the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska, in an undated photo.
3 months ago

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

ABC News reports on the dwindling clean water supply in one of the world’s largest cities, forcing many residents to resort to drastic measures.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Mexico City’s water crisis
3 months ago

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

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to take the stage Thursday night in a studio at CNN's Atlanta headquarters.
3 months ago
President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump
4 months ago

Why extreme wildfires have doubled in the last 20 years

A new study is adding to the growing body of research showing how much more severe wildfires have become in recent decades.
4 months ago
Firefighters tend to a backfire set to battle the Windy Fire on Sept. 25, 2021  in south of California Hot Springs, Calif.
4 months ago

Stonehenge vandalized by climate activists

The vandals were seen spraying orange powder on the prehistoric monument.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Stonehenge vandalized by climate activists
4 months ago

Why climate-sensitive Joshua trees are now recovering, according to experts

Populations of the iconic Joshua tree may be showing signs of recovery after several rounds of unprecedented rain on the West Coast.
4 months ago
A view of Joshua tree near Hwy 58 of Mojave in California, June 7, 2024.
4 months ago

This distinct polar bear population could soon go extinct: Study

A unique population of polar bears is at risk of extinction should ice-free periods continue to get longer, researchers have determined.
4 months ago
Polar bear moving over thin ice.
4 months ago

8 climate protesters arrested during Congressional Baseball Game: Police

Eight climate protesters were arrested after being tackled on the field during the Congressional Baseball Game, U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement.
4 months ago
Anti-fossil fuel protesters invade the field at the Congressional baseball game in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2024.
4 months ago

Earth has hit 12 record-breaking months of heat. Here's what it means.

New climate warnings were announced Wednesday, including that the planet experiencing its warmest May on record -- bringing the tally to twelve record-breaking months.
4 months ago
People enjoy the sea in Havana, Cuba, May 22, 2024.
4 months ago

UN's António Guterres: 'We are playing Russian Roulette with our planet'

A new United Nations report warns global temperatures will likely surpass the 2.7-degree increase agreed to in the Paris Climate Accord within the next five years.
4 months ago
VIDEO: UN Secretary-General António Guterres: 'We are playing Russian Roulette with our planet'
4 months ago

This state could soon be the new climate tech hub of the world

Massachusetts could soon become the new leader in climate and environment technology.
4 months ago
In this Oct. 19, 2018, file photo, the Beauport Hotel is shown with sweeping waterfront ocean views and wind turbines behind in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
4 months ago

Vermont officially becomes 1st state to charge big oil for climate change damage

On Thursday, Gov. Scott let Vermont's Climate Superfund Act become law without signature.
4 months ago
A small tractor clears water from a business as flood waters block a street, July 12, 2023, in Barre, Vt.
5 months ago

Why a renowned photographer transitioned from fashion to document climate change

Images taken in Antarctica and the Galapagos islands are currently scattered throughout the merchandise displays at Prada's New York flagship store.
5 months ago
Images that former fashion photographer Enzo Barracco took in Antarctica and the Galapagos Island are displayed among the merchandise at Prada's New York flagship in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood.
5 months ago

How extreme heat will disproportionately affect disadvantaged communities

The health effects from extreme heat will soon take an even bigger toll on disadvantaged communities, according to a new report.
5 months ago
Children play and cool off at a splash park in downtown Houston, Texas, on June 15, 2023.
5 months ago

Mental health awareness: The effect of climate change

ABC News' chief climate correspondent explains how climate change can impact your mental health.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Mental health awareness: The effect of climate change