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February 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Greenpeace says pipeline company's lawsuit threatens the organization's future
A Texas pipeline company has sued Greenpeace accusing the organization of defamation, disruptions and attacks during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline
February 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
February 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Climate change shrinking glaciers faster than ever; 7 trillion tons lost since 2000
A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than ever
February 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee examines claims made in Al Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” almost 20 years after its release.
February 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
February 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Climate change having impact on our seasons
The Earth is seeing longer, hotter summers and shorter, milder winters due to climate change, experts say.
February 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
February 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
How flying private contributes to climate change
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the impact of private jets on the environment, and possible solutions to this problem.
February 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
February 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Greenpeace files anti-intimidation case against American fossil fuel pipeline company
Greenpeace has filed an anti-intimidation court case against a U.S. energy company suing the environmental organization for hundreds of millions
February 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
February 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
As global temps rise, scientists study these tiny particles in the atmosphere
The average surface air temperature was 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit That's 1.42 degrees Fahrenheit above the 1991-2020 average for the month.
February 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
February 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Part of California is shifting toward the ocean at 4 inches per week
A coastal community in Southern California is shifting downslope toward the Pacific Ocean at a rapid rate, according to NASA.
February 6, 2025 at 1:39 AM
February 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
USDA orders removal of climate change references from public websites
Web managers were told to identify, archive or unpublish materials mentioning climate change by "no later than close of business this Friday," according to internal emails obtained by ABC News.
February 1, 2025 at 2:21 AM
January 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
USDA orders removal of climate change mentions from public websites
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed officials to remove content related to climate change from its public websites, according to emails obtained by ABC News.
January 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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How NASA could help solve the mystery of the 2024 temperature spike
Last year, 2024, was the warmest year on record for the planet, easily breaking the previous record set just a year earlier.
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Polar bear population in Canada's Hudson Bay declined by 50% due to climate change
Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.
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Doomsday clock closest to 'midnight' it has ever been
The clock is set to 89 seconds to "midnight" as scientists and security experts say humanity is close to facing a global catastrophe with no advancement on nuclear risks and climate change.
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Less winter sports fun?
The impact of human-amplified climate change on popular winter sports.
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What the ozone layer can tell us about climate change
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee looks at how a decades long international effort to heal the ozone layer could be applied elsewhere.
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Trump’s vision for energy, climate ‘pretty upsetting’: Former WH climate adviser
Gina McCarthy, former White House climate adviser under the Biden administration, talks about the president’s plans to tackle energy and climate issues.
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The role of climate change in natural disasters
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains the science that determines how much climate change factors into natural disasters.
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Trump changes the nation's approach to climate issues on Day 1
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump is expected to turn away from former President Joe Biden's environmental policies with a suite of new priorities.
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Tech giants warm up to Trump after warnings about climate change
Big tech faces a "very different world" under Trump, one expert said.
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Here's the science behind the Los Angeles wildfires
Epic events like the Southern California wildfires do not have a singular cause.
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This is how climate change contributed to the California wildfires
Climate change has likely contributed to the unprecedented wildfires that are raging through Southern California, research shows.
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Officials nationwide should prepare for potential climate disasters, researchers say
The fires blazing in Los Angeles County mark the latest unprecedented natural disaster. Experts say officials everywhere should prepare for future climate disasters.
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2024 was Earth's warmest year on record, surpassing 2023
In 2024, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached the highest annual levels ever recorded on the planet, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales
California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
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Why the sun is not solely responsible for the rapid global warming happening now
The sun may be the key to all life on Earth, but it is not the reason global temperatures have been rapidly rising in the last century and a half.
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Why international travel is making climate change worse
The carbon footprint from the travel industry is growing at rates never seen before, according to new research.
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No, the sun isn’t causing global warming
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains why the sun isn’t to blame for what could be the warmest year recorded on Earth.
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How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species
Global warming is impacting the Florida scrub-jay, a one-of-a-kind bird species, in a way that is surprising to ornithologists.
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Why climate change is making survival difficult for this iconic species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.
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How to turn ocean waves into renewable energy
The power of the ocean could soon be used to power homes in the U.S. as scientists prepare to test an untapped form of renewable energy.
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Climate crisis is increasing the need for charitable donations
Jonathan McNamara, the communications director of the American Red Cross discusses "Giving Tuesday," a movement to celebrate generosity and donations during the holiday season.
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Why Texas could be the next big producer of green hydrogen
Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen due to its existing energy infrastructure, according to a new study.
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Drought, sea level rise causing salt water to shift closer to major drinking supply
Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.
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It’s cold outside. What happened to global warming?
Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated.
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Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather
Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks it down.
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You can have a more environmentally friendly Thanksgiving with these tips
Thanksgiving may be the holiday best known for indulging, but there are ways to enjoy your favorite meal of the year while keeping the environment in mind, experts say.
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Major agreement made at UN Climate Conference
The new deal, known as “climate cash,” calls for wealthy countries to contribute $300 billion annually to help developing nations deal with the effects of climate change.
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By the Numbers: How much would stalling climate change cost? Trillions
A look at the numbers behind the United Nations’ annual Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, and what nations, rich and poor, must accomplish to keep global temperatures from rising.
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What is climate change's role in the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast?
The bomb cyclone bringing high wind gusts to the Pacific Northwest is about to pull in a plume of moisture in the form of an atmospheric river.
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How climate change is making hurricanes more dangerous
Hurricanes are getting stronger, and humans are primarily to blame, according to a new study by Climate Central.
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Why Trump's pick for energy secretary is wrong about green energy: Experts
The United States has seen a significant increase in the use of clean energy over the last few years; however, Chris Wright has claimed otherwise.
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The world's corals are facing dire consequences from climate change: New research
Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.
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‘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.
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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.
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Education in climate change now required for UC San Diego students
The University of California, San Diego has become the first major U.S. public college to require undergraduate students to take a course on climate change.
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Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?
Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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