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November 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM
November 12, 2024 at 12:22 PM
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, 2024 at 12:22 PM
November 11, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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 11, 2024 at 5:50 PM
November 11, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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, 2024 at 10:06 AM
November 7, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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 7, 2024 at 5:42 PM
November 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailments
November 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
November 1, 2024 at 3:18 PM
‘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 1, 2024 at 3:18 PM
October 25, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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 25, 2024 at 2:16 AM
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adapting apples for our changing climate
ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding
Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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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Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth: Study
Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Stonehenge vandalized by climate activists
The vandals were seen spraying orange powder on the prehistoric monument.
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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.
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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.
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