The head of upcoming climate negotiations is telling world leaders that a new financial aid package for poor and disaster-struck nations is the urgent and make-or-break goal of United Nations talks this fall

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.

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

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

The days are getting longer as global temperatures continue to rise, new research shows.

The European climate service Copernicus says Earth's more than year-long streak of record-shattering hot months kept on simmering through June

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."

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.

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.

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

A new study is adding to the growing body of research showing how much more severe wildfires have become in recent decades.

The vandals were seen spraying orange powder on the prehistoric monument.

Populations of the iconic Joshua tree may be showing signs of recovery after several rounds of unprecedented rain on the West Coast.

A unique population of polar bears is at risk of extinction should ice-free periods continue to get longer, researchers have determined.

Eight climate protesters were arrested after being tackled on the field during the Congressional Baseball Game, U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement.

New climate warnings were announced Wednesday, including that the planet experiencing its warmest May on record -- bringing the tally to twelve record-breaking months.

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.

Massachusetts could soon become the new leader in climate and environment technology.

On Thursday, Gov. Scott let Vermont's Climate Superfund Act become law without signature.

Images taken in Antarctica and the Galapagos islands are currently scattered throughout the merchandise displays at Prada's New York flagship store.

The health effects from extreme heat will soon take an even bigger toll on disadvantaged communities, according to a new report.

ABC News' chief climate correspondent explains how climate change can impact your mental health.

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.

In 2023, at least 7.7 million people in 82 countries and territories were living in internal displacement as a result of climate disasters.

With high heats, experts are calling for "urgent action to reduce carbon emissions" after a recent study.

A closer look at tree rings is adding to the growing list of evidence that shows unprecedented temperatures measured on Earth over the past year.

The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S.

The power to make everlasting change for environmental conservation lies within us all.

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee and her team show you what it takes to produce an Earth Day special.

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.

As EV demand slows, advocates say eFuels could make cars that are already on the road greener.

Residents in some places across the U.S. often don’t understand emergency alerts because the instructions are not in their native languages.

The Arbor Day Foundation has been helping restore hundreds of trees to locations that were affected by severe storms.

Relatively untouched ideas are gaining momentum as potential short-term solutions to lower Earth's temperature.

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.

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.

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.

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According to the Arbor Day Foundation, they celebrate by planting and distributing over 10 million trees each year.

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.

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.

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.

"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.

Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.

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.

ABC News investigates where thousands of plastic bags that are earmarked to be recycled really end up.

Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.

Dr. Brian Henning, director of the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, discusses America's recent climate change action.

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.

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.