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5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

The annual U.N. climate talks are nearly two weeks of delegates meeting
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Why hold UN climate talks 28 times? Do they even matter?
December 1, 2023, 4:52 AM

By the Numbers: COP28 climate conference

A look at the numbers on global climate change as world leaders, scientists, and environmental advocates head to COP28 in Dubai to discuss the best ways to combat climate change in the years ahead.
December 1, 2023, 4:52 AM
By the Numbers: COP28 climate conference
December 1, 2023, 2:24 AM

2023 set to be hottest year on record: United Nations

There may still be an entire month to go in 2023 but the United Nations has announced on Thursday that 2023 is set to be the warmest on record.
December 1, 2023, 2:24 AM
2023 set to be hottest year on record: United Nations
November 30, 2023, 3:19 PM

COP28 summit to look at progress on climate goals

COP28 will be the first global stocktake on progress made for goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.
November 30, 2023, 3:19 PM
COP28 summit to look at progress on climate goals
November 30, 2023, 2:58 PM

Why it matters what happens at COP28, the UN climate conference being held in Dubai

The most important discussions around climate change are set to begin in the United Arab Emirates
November 30, 2023, 2:58 PM
Why people should pay attention to what's happening at COP28, the climate conference
November 29, 2023, 11:58 PM

US moves to protect wolverines as climate change melts their mountain refuges, threatens extinction

The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed threatened species protections under a Biden administration proposal
November 29, 2023, 11:58 PM
Wolverines threatened with extinction as climate change melts their snowy refuges: US
November 29, 2023, 3:02 AM

New Jersey ghost forest exposes climate change threat

ABC News' Ginger Zee travels to New Jersey's Atlantic White Cedar forest, where salt water from rising sea levels has encroached on freshwater estuaries.
November 29, 2023, 3:02 AM
New Jersey ghost forest exposes climate change threat
November 28, 2023, 1:42 AM

How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it

Earth's climate is in trouble, and the signs could be seen around the world this summer
November 28, 2023, 1:42 AM
How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate?
November 27, 2023, 2:14 AM

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has flourished during regional crises. Could it benefit from hosting COP28?

Dubai has a long history of finding economic success amid the war-ravaged woes of the wider Middle East
November 27, 2023, 2:14 AM
Dubai has flourished during regional crises. Could it benefit from hosting COP28?
November 24, 2023, 11:26 PM

Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens their survival

It's been a record-breaking year for sea turtles in Florida
November 24, 2023, 11:26 PM
Sea turtle nests break records on US beaches, but global warming threatens survival
November 23, 2023, 3:02 PM

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extremes fueled by human-caused climate change
November 23, 2023, 3:02 PM
To save climate, oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says
November 23, 2023, 1:22 AM

Peru lost more than half of its glacier surface in just over half a century, scientists say

Peruvian scientists say Peru has lost more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades due to climate change
November 23, 2023, 1:22 AM
Peru lost more than half of its glacier surface
November 22, 2023, 3:34 PM

Fund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28

A fund to compensate developing nations for the impacts of climate change was the supposed big breakthrough at last year's United Nations-led climate talks in Egypt
November 22, 2023, 3:34 PM
Fund to compensate some nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28
November 21, 2023, 4:06 PM

Climate change could soon make these staple Thanksgiving dishes more scarce

Thanksgiving could soon become another victim of climate change as rising temperatures threaten the abundance and quality of ingredients.
November 21, 2023, 4:06 PM
Climate change could soon make these staple Thanksgiving dishes more scarce
November 21, 2023, 3:55 PM

How climate change could impact Thanksgiving foods and traditions

Decreasing yields and increasing prices could change the way our tables look around the holidays.
November 21, 2023, 3:55 PM
How climate change could impact Thanksgiving foods and traditions
November 18, 2023, 7:58 PM

Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving

Far off the Texas coast there is a beautiful surprise in the Gulf of Mexico that draws divers from around the world: a stunning amount of coral coverage on undersea mountains
November 18, 2023, 7:58 PM
Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs are thriving
November 17, 2023, 10:07 AM

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.
November 17, 2023, 10:07 AM
Gulf Coast residents grapple with home insurers as climate disasters worsen
November 17, 2023, 3:01 AM

Disaster Uninsured

Natural disasters are intensifying, causing more damage and costing more money. ABC News looks at the insurance industry’s mass exodus from high-risk states and how it's impacting homeowners.
November 17, 2023, 3:01 AM
Disaster Uninsured
November 15, 2023, 8:03 AM

Heat-related deaths for older adults could increase by 370% through mid-century if climate warms 2 degrees Celsius

Heat-related deaths of adults over 65 have increased by 85% since the 1990s, the study says.
November 15, 2023, 8:03 AM
Why heat-related deaths for older adults could rise by 370% through mid-century
November 15, 2023, 8:02 AM

White House climate change report shows devastating findings

The report shows the U.S. has been hit with a record-breaking $25 billion in disaster damages this year.
November 15, 2023, 8:02 AM
White House climate change report shows devastating findings
November 15, 2023, 1:29 AM

Global community off track on climate commitments, according to new climate reports

John Podesta, senior advisor to President Biden on Clean Energy Innovation, joins our "Big Story" panel plus, the Supreme Court’s new code of ethics after reports of Justices receiving lavish gifts.
November 15, 2023, 1:29 AM
Global community off track on climate commitments, according to new climate reports
November 15, 2023, 1:21 AM

Highly anticipated climate reports paint grim outlook for humanity

John Podesta, advisor to President Biden for clean energy innovation and implementation, joins "The Big Story" to discuss the recent reports on climate change.
November 15, 2023, 1:21 AM
Highly anticipated climate reports paint grim outlook for humanity
November 14, 2023, 9:03 PM

Effects of climate change worsening in every part of the US, report says

The effects from rising temperatures around the world are worsening in every part of the U.S., according to the newly released National Climate Assessment.
November 14, 2023, 9:03 PM
Why climate change is worsening in every part of the US: Report
November 14, 2023, 5:20 PM

Climate change worsens in US

The White House reports the effects of climate change are worsening in all parts of America and "climate changes is making it harder to maintain safe homes and healthy families"
November 14, 2023, 5:20 PM
Climate change worsens in US
November 14, 2023, 5:17 PM

Biden 'just getting started' on climate action in response to major new report

President Joe Biden said the Fifth National Climate Assessment lays out the threats and dangers of climate change, and solutions that he will continue to pursue.
November 14, 2023, 5:17 PM
Biden 'just getting started' on climate action in response to major new report
November 14, 2023, 5:13 PM

Biden announces $6 billion in programs to fight climate change

A new report indicated the effects of climate change have worsened in every part of the U.S.
November 14, 2023, 5:13 PM
Biden announces $6 billion in programs to fight climate change
November 14, 2023, 2:09 PM

Effects of climate change worsening across US, new report says

The report released by the White House finds that nearly every region is being affected.
November 14, 2023, 2:09 PM
Effects of climate change worsening across US, new report says
November 13, 2023, 4:53 AM

Pollution, heavy metals could threaten endangered turtle populations by producing an excess of females: Study

Scientists have discovered another way environmental conditions are affecting the population growth of an endangered turtle species.
November 13, 2023, 4:53 AM
Heavy metals threatening turtle populations by causing more female births: Study
November 9, 2023, 2:17 PM

2023 likely the hottest year on record

Ginger Zee has details on a new report that says 2023 is the hottest year on record for Earth.
November 9, 2023, 2:17 PM
2023 likely the hottest year on record
November 9, 2023, 1:08 PM

Earth caps off its hottest 12-month period on record, report finds

The planet has capped its hottest 12-month span on record now that high temperatures in the month of October have been analyzed.
November 9, 2023, 1:08 PM
Earth caps off its hottest 12-month period on record, report finds
November 8, 2023, 12:43 PM

Cheetahs will be especially vulnerable to climate change, study shows

Rising temperatures force cheetahs to behave more nocturnally, putting them in greater competition with other predators, according to a new study published in Biological Sciences.
November 8, 2023, 12:43 PM
Cheetahs will be especially vulnerable to climate change, study shows
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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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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change
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Why it matters that Earth is on the brink of 1.5 degrees Celsius in warming

The planet's carbon budget has nearly reached its limit, a new study has found.
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Why it matters that Earth is on the brink of 1.5 degrees Celsius in warming
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Why it matters that Earth is on the brink of 1.5 degrees Celsius in warming

Earth is already on the brink of surpassing 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming since the 1800s, according to new research.
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What will happen when Earth surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming
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'Small swaps' to climate-friendly diet can significantly reduce carbon footprint, improve health: Study

Realistic, simple dietary swaps can help Americans make a difference in the country's carbon footprint, a new study found.
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'Small swaps' to climate-friendly diet can reduce carbon footprint: Study
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Installation underway of 15 acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs in coastal North Carolina

Several acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs are currently being planted in coastal North Carolina to bolster the region's biodiversity.
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15 acres of 3D-printed artificial reef being installed on North Carolina coast
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'Canary' documentary takes viewers to the forefront of climate change

ABC News’ Melissa Adan sat down with scientist, professor and explorer Dr. Lonnie Thompson, and MIT-trained neuroscientist and filmmaker Alex Rivest to discuss their new documentary, "Canary.”
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'Canary' documentary takes viewers to the forefront of climate change
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Scientists have discovered an ancient river landscape hidden beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet

Global warming could reveal an ancient river landscape that has been preserved underneath the East Antarctic Ice Shelf million of years, according to a new study.
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Fully preserved ancient river landscape discovered beneath Antarctic ice sheet
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Earth’s climate is 'entering uncharted territory,' new report claims

"Life on our planet is clearly under siege," researchers said.
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Earth’s climate is 'entering uncharted territory,' new report claims
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Climate scientists warn Earth systems heading for 'dangerous instability'

A new report by international researchers claims Earth's climate is "clearly under siege" by human-caused changes.
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Climate scientists warn Earth systems heading for 'dangerous instability'
1 month ago

Significant melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier’ may be inevitable: Study 

Loss of ice in the West Antarctic has been an area for concern.
1 month ago
Significant melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier’ may be inevitable: Study 
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It may be too late to prevent significant melting on West Antarctic ice shelf that includes 'Doomsday Glacier': Study

Melting in West Antarctica, a region which includes the "Doomsday Glacier," could be "unavoidable" in the future due to warming oceans, scientists say.
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Why 'unavoidable' melting at Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' could be catastrophic
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Climate change making Atlantic hurricanes twice as likely to strengthen from weak to major intensity in 24 hours

Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin may now be more than twice as likely to strengthen from a weak storms into a major hurricane.
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Climate change twice as likely to make hurricanes intensify in 24 hours
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Record-low water levels recorded along the Mississippi River during prime season to ship grain

Water levels along the Mississippi River have reached new record lows from Missouri to Arkansas, according to data from the National Weather Service.
1 month ago
This is how low water levels are on the Mississippi River right now
2 months ago

Climate change raises concerns for future of marathons and runner safety: Analysis

Climate change raises concerns for future of marathons and runner safety: Analysis
2 months ago
Climate change raises concerns for future of marathons and runner safety: Analysis
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Climate change could soon affect the taste of beer, new study says

The flavor of the world's most popular alcoholic drink could be in jeopardy.
2 months ago
Climate change could soon affect the taste of beer, new study says
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Climate change could soon affect the taste of beer, new study says

Beer lovers beware: Climate change could soon make one of the world's favorite libations much more bitter.
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How climate change is expected to affect beer in the near future
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2023 on track to become warmest year on record: Copernicus report

The year 2023 is already on track to be the warmest year on record, according to Copernicus, Europe’s climate change service.
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Earth keeps breaking warmest-ever temperatures in 2023
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Ozone hole over Antarctica grows to one of the largest on record, scientists say

The annual ozone hole that forms over Antarctica has ballooned to near-record size, scientists say.
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Ozone hole over Antarctica roughly 3 times the size of Brazil: Scientists
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Ozone hole over Antarctica grows to one of the largest on record, scientists say

Earlier this year, researchers said the ozone over the region was recovering.
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Ozone hole over Antarctica grows to one of the largest on record, scientists say