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December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM

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.
December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
December 17, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Small winter catch set for New England's long-closed shrimp industry

New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program
December 17, 2024 at 6:52 PM
FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2012, file photo, northern shrimp lie in a pile aboard a trawler in the Gulf of Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
December 15, 2024 at 4:12 PM

'Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone

Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long roots in North America
December 15, 2024 at 4:12 PM
FILE - Andy Newhouse, left, and William Powell harvest genetically modified chestnut samples at the State University of New York's College of Environmental Science & Forestry's Lafayette Road Experiment Station in Syracuse, N.Y., Sept. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
December 14, 2024 at 10:30 PM

UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate
December 14, 2024 at 10:30 PM
FILE - Sunflowers appear wilted in a field amid a drought near the town of Becej, Serbia, Sept. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, File)
December 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM

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.
December 11, 2024 at 9:07 PM
December 10, 2024 at 5:05 PM

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.
December 10, 2024 at 5:05 PM
A Flexjet plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport in France, Sept. 13, 2024.
December 10, 2024 at 4:33 PM

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.
December 10, 2024 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO: No, the sun isn’t causing global warming
December 5, 2024 at 1:49 AM

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.
December 5, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Global warming is impacting the Florida scrub-jay, a one-of-a-kind bird species, in a way that is surprising to ornithologists.
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM

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.
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 PM
In this Sept. 9, 2015, file photo, a Florida scrub jay perches on lantana in Seahawk Park, Cape Coral, Fla.
December 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM

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.
December 4, 2024 at 9:03 PM
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse as seen from Beverly Beach State Park near Newport, Ore.
December 3, 2024 at 6:57 PM

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.
December 3, 2024 at 6:57 PM
VIDEO: Climate crisis is increasing the need for charitable donations
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM

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.
December 3, 2024 at 12:18 AM
Transmission towers are seen at the CenterPoint Energy power plant on June 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
The Delaware River overlooking Trenton, N.J. flows downstream as seen from from Morrisville, Pa., on Nov. 25, 2024.
1 month ago

It’s cold outside. What happened to global warming?

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated.
1 month ago
The low water levels in the Ashokan reservoir, part of the large reservoir system in upstate New York that provides fresh water to New York City, are shown in Ulster County, Nov. 16, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
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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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Major agreement made at UN Climate Conference
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
By the Numbers: How much would stalling climate change cost? Trillions
1 month ago

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

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.
1 month ago
Neighborhoods are inundated in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Wind turbines in a field at sunrise on June 28, 2024 in Nolan, Texas.
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
Natural Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
2 months ago

‘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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Team Climate’ to run NYC marathon
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
By the Numbers: Young people worry about climate change
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
University of California at San Diego campus and medical school May  17, 2022
2 months ago

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

Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?
2 months ago
In an aerial view, construction cranes dot the skyline on Oct. 02, 2023 in Miami.
2 months ago

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."
2 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
A view shows Battery Park as Hurricane Helene intensifies before its expected landfall on Florida's Big Bend, in Apalachicola, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
An aerial view of flood waters from Hurricane Delta surrounding structures destroyed by Hurricane Laura (R) on Oct. 10, 2020 in Creole, La.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, N.C., September 29, 2024.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

Adapting apples for our changing climate

ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Adapting apples for our changing climate
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: How the fight for climate change relies on mining
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Coffee plantation in Jerico, Antioquia, Colombia.
3 months ago

'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.
3 months ago
A sea turtle swimming in the Coral Triangle near Indonesia.
3 months ago

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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4 months ago

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.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 months ago
A power line pole leans against a house in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ernesto, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 14, 2024.
4 months 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.
4 months 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
Pack Ice breaking in the Arctic
4 months ago

Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding

Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Climate Minute: Rising sea levels and flooding
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.
5 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.
5 months ago
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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.
5 months ago
Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, speaks during the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference in Miami Beach, Florida, March, 9, 2023.
5 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.
5 months ago
Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.
5 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.
5 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.