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June 8, 2023, 7:58 PM

Here comes El Nino: It's early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world

NOAA stated that this El Nino might be different than the others.
June 8, 2023, 7:58 PM
Here comes El Nino: Likely to be big, sloppy, add even more heat to a warming world
June 5, 2023, 9:55 AM

Canadian fires bring dangerous air quality to the US, impacting millions of Americans

Dangerous air quality will be a significant issue for millions of Americans to deal with early this week, as fires continue to spark throughout Canada.
June 5, 2023, 9:55 AM
Canadian fires bring dangerous air quality to the US, impacting millions
June 3, 2023, 3:12 AM

New doc reveals how climate gentrification is erasing vulnerable communities

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with filmmaker Katja Esson and climate activist Valencia Gunder about the film “Razing Liberty Square” which tells the story of gentrification in one Miami neighborhood.
June 3, 2023, 3:12 AM
New doc reveals how climate gentrification is erasing vulnerable communities
June 1, 2023, 2:47 PM

Government body warns of increased health threats from climate change in Germany

Germany’s disease control agency warns that rising temperatures due to global warming will increase the likelihood of heat stroke, vector-borne illnesses and other health risks in the country
June 1, 2023, 2:47 PM
Government body warns of increased health threats from climate change in Germany
June 1, 2023, 12:38 PM

Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says

A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it
June 1, 2023, 12:38 PM
Earth is 'quite sick' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
June 1, 2023, 1:51 AM

By the Numbers: How climate change impacts home runs

A look at the numbers behind how global warming could be increasing the number of home runs seen in Major League Baseball games, according to a new study from Dartmouth College.
June 1, 2023, 1:51 AM
By the Numbers: How climate change impacts home runs
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM

State Farm will no longer accept applications for homeowners insurance in California, citing wildfire risk

One of the largest and most reputable insurance agencies in the company will no longer be accepting applications for home and business insurance in California.
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM
Why State Farm won't be accepting applications for homeowners insurance in California
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM

The urgent mission to save our fine feathered friends in North America

Conservation scientists at Cornell University say that "billions of birds" have vanished from North America over the past 50 years, and one couple is making it their mission to save the birds.
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM
The urgent mission to save our fine feathered friends in North America
May 27, 2023, 2:08 PM

Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun

Daybreak is set to launch this spring after years of development to tackle one of the most complex topics of all, how to combat climate change.
May 27, 2023, 2:08 PM
Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun
May 26, 2023, 10:30 PM

Feds charge climate protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art

Two climate protesters who allegedly threw red and black paint on the "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture face federal charges.
May 26, 2023, 10:30 PM
Feds charge 2 protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas sculpture
May 26, 2023, 10:20 AM

Montana’s new law banning climate impact reviews sparks backlash from environmental experts

The move comes in a state is known for its outdoor recreation and vast landscapes.
May 26, 2023, 10:20 AM
What to know about Montana’s new law banning climate impact reviews
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM

How tiger conservation in India may be helping to mitigate climate change

The tiger conservation efforts in Asia have been so successful that they had an unintended -- and equally beneficial -- consequence.
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
How tiger conservation may be helping to mitigate climate change
May 24, 2023, 8:53 PM

These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis, scientists say

Climate scientists have been warning for decades of the devastating consequences to expect as a result of global warming.
May 24, 2023, 8:53 PM
These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis
May 24, 2023, 8:52 PM

How rising sea levels will affect New York City, America's most populous city

New York City is among the most densely populated coastal communities in the world preparing for an inevitable rise in sea levels.
May 24, 2023, 8:52 PM
How rising sea levels will affect New York City
May 24, 2023, 8:51 PM

Here's what will happen if Colorado River system doesn't recover from 'historic drought'

The issues surrounding depleting water levels along the Colorado River basin have become as heated as the arid climate contributing to the moisture-sapping megadrought.
May 24, 2023, 8:51 PM
Why the onslaught of atmospheric rivers won't help water levels in the Colorado River
May 24, 2023, 4:12 AM

Walmart, Target dropped from national recycling program

An ABC News investigation looked into the recycling of plastic bags that resulted in two top retailers being dropped from the recycling directory.
May 24, 2023, 4:12 AM
Walmart, Target dropped from national recycling program
May 23, 2023, 6:21 PM

Snowpack in the West is melting rapidly. Where will all that extra water go?

It's getting hot out West -- and those scorching temperatures are rapidly thawing incredible amounts of snowpack in the mountains.
May 23, 2023, 6:21 PM
Snowpack in the West is melting rapidly. Where will all that extra water go?
May 22, 2023, 6:35 PM

States dependent on Colorado River required to conserve unprecedented amount of water in deal

The Biden administration has reached a landmark deal with states dependent on the Colorado River to conserve water amid the decadeslong drought.
May 22, 2023, 6:35 PM
What the landmark Colorado River conservation deal will require of states
May 22, 2023, 6:31 PM

Landmark deal will see unprecedented water conservation for Colorado River 

States dependent on the Colorado River for water will be required to conserve 3 million-acre-feet of water through 2026.
May 22, 2023, 6:31 PM
Landmark deal will see unprecedented water conservation for Colorado River 
May 18, 2023, 1:34 AM

Naira De Gracia on impacts of global warming: 'The changes are dramatic'

ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth spoke with author of “The Last Cold Place” Naira De Garcia, who studied penguins in Antarctica, the impacts global warming has on the world’s most remote lands.
May 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
Naira De Gracia on impacts of global warming: 'The changes are dramatic'
1 month ago

EPA proposes regulations on existing power plants to limit carbon emissions

Jay Duffy, Litigation Director for Clean Air Task Force, breaks down the EPA announcement, its impact on existing power plants and the environment as well as the anticipated political backlash.
1 month ago
EPA proposes regulations on existing power plants to limit carbon emissions
1 month ago

Exclusive: Bill Gates on the future of nuclear energy, AI

TerraPower, founded by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2008, is opening a new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
1 month ago
Exclusive: Bill Gates on the future of nuclear energy, AI
1 month ago

Greenland Ice Sheet melting faster than previously thought, scientists say

The Arctic appears to be losing its ability to retain the frigid climate necessary to regulate temperatures in the rest of the world.
1 month ago
Why scientists are even more concerned about melting in the Arctic
1 month ago

Greenland Ice Sheet melting faster than previously thought, scientists say

Melting in the Arctic could have catastrophic consequences for the planet.
1 month ago
Greenland Ice Sheet melting faster than previously thought, scientists say
1 month ago

Climate change made record high Mediterranean temperatures 100 times more likely: Study

Researchers said some of the temperatures reached would have been almost impossible without the impact of climate change.
1 month ago
Climate change made record high Mediterranean heat 100 times more likely: Study
1 month ago

Recent heat wave in the Mediterranean caused by climate change: Study

A new study says the heatwave that hit Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria in April was made at least 100 times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
1 month ago
Extreme heat in the Mediterranean was caused by climate change: Study
1 month ago

New report details alarming health impact of climate change on children

Effects include higher rates of respiratory disease, reduced academic achievement and more.
1 month ago
Climate change has alarming health impact on kids, new report finds
1 month ago

Why water from Lake Powell is being dumped into Grand Canyon

Releasing water from Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell to supply Lake Mead typically happens in the fall.
1 month ago
Why water from Lake Powell is being dumped into Grand Canyon
1 month ago

Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?

For decades, many manufacturers in Puerto Rico have been receiving environmental violations that often go disregarded. Now, with dwindling water resources, is enough being done to address the damage?
1 month ago
Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?
2 months ago

South Carolina pastor brings safe drinking water to community

Hydropanels bring water to an underserved community with the “The Power of Water” initiative.
2 months ago
South Carolina pastor brings safe drinking water to community
2 months ago

Exclusive preview of water crisis special 'Our America: Power on Tap'

"GMA3" takes an exclusive look at "Our America: Power on Tap," the ABC News special exploring the nation's water crises, before it airs on Hulu this Earth Day.
2 months ago
Exclusive preview of water crisis special 'Our America: Power on Tap'
2 months ago

Great Lakes threatened by plastic pollution

The amount of plastic in Lake Erie rivals the great Pacific garbage patch that's twice the size of Texas, studies show.
2 months ago
Great Lakes threatened by plastic pollution
2 months ago

Can New York City adapt to rapidly rising sea levels?

As sea levels rise at faster rates, coastal communities around the world face an existential dilemma: adapt or leave. That’s the case in New York City.
2 months ago
Can New York City adapt to rapidly rising sea levels?
2 months ago

Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?

For decades, many manufacturers in Puerto Rico have been receiving environmental violations that often go disregarded. Now, with dwindling water resources, is enough being done to address the damage?
2 months ago
Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?
2 months ago

These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis, scientists say

Climate scientists have been warning for decades of the devastating consequences to expect as a result of global warming.
2 months ago
These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis
2 months ago

The Children of the Water, Part 1: Starvation amid heavy floods in South Sudan

ABC News’ David Muir travels to South Sudan where humanitarian workers are rushing to provide aid to families on the brink of famine.
2 months ago
The Children of the Water, Part 1: Starvation amid heavy floods in South Sudan
2 months ago

The Children of the Water, Part 2: Deadly conflict hinders humanitarian aid

World Food Program workers in South Sudan have grave concerns about 7,000 tons of aid halted after deadly conflict broke out.
2 months ago
The Children of the Water, Part 2: Deadly conflict hinders humanitarian aid
2 months ago

The Power of Water

ABC's Linsey Davis, Mireya Villarreal and Ginger Zee report on the worldwide water crisis and the resulting health impacts. Davis speaks with Matt Damon about his push to get everyone clean water.
2 months ago
The Power of Water
2 months ago

Earth Week: How one brewing company is saving water with beer

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company has made it their mission to conserve as much water as possible while making their beer.
2 months ago
Earth Week: How one brewing company is saving water with beer
2 months ago

Sea level rise could wash away turtle breeding grounds around the world, researchers say

Sea level rise is likely presenting more threats to sea turtles, an already vulnerable species, according to new research.
2 months ago
The alarming reason turtle nests around the world are in danger
2 months ago

What a Louisiana town reveals about America’s water infrastructure

The town of Waterproof is surrounded by water, but a waterline break in 2018 led to residents going months without drinking water in their homes.
2 months ago
What a Louisiana town reveals about America’s water infrastructure
2 months ago

Here's what will happen if Colorado River system doesn't recover from 'historic drought'

The issues surrounding depleting water levels along the Colorado River basin have become as heated as the arid climate contributing to the moisture-sapping megadrought.
2 months ago
Why the onslaught of atmospheric rivers won't help water levels in the Colorado River
2 months ago

Tips to improve safety and taste of your tap water

ABC News' Becky Worley explores options for checking the quality of the water in your home and steps you can take to purify it.
2 months ago
Tips to improve safety and taste of your tap water
2 months ago

Satellite images highlight extreme drought in Europe

A dry winter, following an even drier summer, has left much of Europe fearing another extended drought.
2 months ago
Satellite images highlight extreme drought in Europe
2 months ago

Why parts of America are 'certainly in a water crisis' and what can be done about it

As pollution, engineering, population growth and climate change pose challenges to freshwater quality and quantity, the safety and amount of tap water is in question.
2 months ago
Why parts of America are 'certainly in a water crisis' and what can be done about it
2 months ago

Puerto Rico's water supply is being depleted, contaminated by manufacturing industry on the island, experts say

The manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico is putting the island's finite water supply at risk, experts told ABC News.
2 months ago
The island of Puerto Rico is running out of water. Here's why.
2 months ago

How sea level rise drove the native community of Isle de Jean Charles from their homes

Isle de Jean Charles, a barrier island located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, where the Mississippi River opens to the Gulf of Mexico, was once a thriving town.
2 months ago
Why community consisting of mostly Native Americans are being driven from their homes
2 months ago

How America's fastest growing city is trying to secure its water future

The St. George area is the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan area.
2 months ago
What this Utah community is doing about its water crisis
2 months ago

Environmentalists sound the alarm on Salton Sea as oasis is left in the dust

The Salton Sea has lost a third of its water over the last 25 years and left nearby communities vulnerable to toxic dust and other pollutants.
2 months ago
Environmentalists sound the alarm on Salton Sea as oasis is left in the dust
2 months ago

Hydropanels aim to bring clean water to the most remote deserts

An emerging piece of technology is being installed to bring some relief to areas of the country that have no access to clean water.
2 months ago
Hydropanels aim to bring clean water to the most remote deserts