Climate Change
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- Sep 11
Governor signs bill committing California to 100 percent clean energy by 2045
The goal is for energy providers to generate electricity with zero carbon emissions.
Sep 11
- Aug 27
Rising carbon dioxide levels could cause nutritional deficiencies across the globe: Study
Rising CO2 levels could leave hundreds of millions zinc and protein deficient.
Aug 27
- Aug 24
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
The company orders about 6 billion bags each year.
Aug 24
- Jul 16
A massive iceberg threatening Greenland village has moved away from the coast
Big cracks in the iceberg raise fear that it could break.
Jul 16
- Jun 1
A year after Trump backed out of climate agreement, countries and others work to 'fill the void'
The Trump administration's decision to withdraw was seen by some as a step back, it galvanized businesses and other governments to act to "fill the void".
Jun 1
- May 21
National parks could face flooding from sea level rise, storm surge
The National Park Service has released its first-ever report on the impact of sea level rise and flooding from storms on national parks around the country.
May 21
- Mar 11
American scientists rescued from icebound Antarctic island
An Argentine icebreaker was dispatched to help retrieve the researchers.
Mar 11
- Feb 12
Endangered butterfly could be threatened by Trump's wall, environmentalists say
A wall could affect the butterfly's ability to migrate, experts say.
Feb 12
- Nov 4
Humans 'dominant cause' of climate change, federal report says, contradicting Trump officials
President Donald Trump has previously demurred on humans' impact on the climate.
Nov 4
- Oct 31
EPA blocks some scientists from serving on advisory boards
The agency argues the move will promote independence. Critics disagree.
Oct 31
- Oct 24
Climate change will cost US hundreds of billions in coming decades, watchdog report says
The GAO report lays out how much climate change could cost the U.S. economy.
Oct 24 - Oct 11
Coal industry supporters celebrate EPA repeal of Clean Power Plan
They see it as a campaign promise kept by President Trump.
Oct 11 - Oct 10
Striking images show what the environment looked like before the EPA
Documerica project shows effects of unregulated pollution.
Oct 10 - Oct 9
EPA plans to roll back Clean Power Plan, major Obama-era climate rule
The Clean Power Plan limited carbon emissions.
Oct 9 - Oct 9
How President Trump's 'rnergy independence' executive order will affect the Clean Power Plan
The order unravels former President Obama's goal of tackling climate change.
Oct 9 - Oct 4
Climate change could nearly triple airplane turbulence in the next decades, study says
Flights over the north Atlantic may experience as much as 180 percent more severe turbulence by the second half of this century, the study says.
Oct 4 - Sep 28
Most now see climate change as responsible for hurricane severity (POLL)
Most now say climate change is to blame for the severity of recent hurricanes.
Sep 28 - Sep 18
Trump could keep US in climate accord with deal 'that benefits the American people': Adviser
The president's national security adviser said Trump is open to an agreement.
Sep 18 - Sep 17
National Security Adviser McMaster says White House 'looking at' new travel ban
White House National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster tells George Stephanopoulos a new travel ban is something the Trump administration is "looking at."
Sep 17 - Sep 12
White House declines to say if climate change may have been a factor in recent hurricanes
Sanders said she didn't think Trump's opinion on climate change has changed.
Sep 12 - Aug 8
Government report contradicts Trump on climate change
A draft of a government report obtained by The New York Times contradicts Trump on climate change.
Aug 8 - Jul 12
Massive iceberg breaks off Antarctic Peninsula, scientists say
An iceberg almost the size of Delaware has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said Wednesday.
Jul 12 - Jul 8
US stands alone at G-20 summit with position on climate change
The U.S. was only one to abstain from the G-20's support of Paris accord.
Jul 8 - Jul 8
7 arrested after unfurling banner at Chicago's Trump Tower targeting president's climate change stance
Charges are pending against the Greenpeace activists.
Jul 8 - Jun 24
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emmanuel Macron shoot video selfie about climate change
"We will deliver together to make the planet great again," Macron says.
Jun 24 - Jun 22
Trump: 'Like hell' Paris Agreement is non-binding
The president said the Paris Climate Agreement would have cost Americans "millions" of jobs and "billions" of dollars.
Jun 22 - Jun 17
Merkel: Pope wants her to fight to save Paris climate deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Pope Francis encouraged her to work to preserve the Paris climate accord despite the U.S. withdrawal and shared her aim to "bring down walls," and not build them
Jun 17 - Jun 14
Climate for conflict: Fighting to survive in Somalia plagued by drought
The GroundTruth Project, in collaboration with ABC News, takes an in-depth look at the human toll of climate change in Somalia.
Jun 14 - Jun 7
Americans oppose climate pact pullout 2 to 1; plurality rejects the economic argument (POLL)
Majority of Americans oppose Trump’s decision to withdraw from Paris agreement.
Jun 7 - Jun 7
Hawaii becomes first state to enact law that aligns with Paris agreement
Gov. David Ige said the Aloha State is "committed to environmental stewardship."
Jun 7 - Jun 7
Hawaii becomes first state to enact law that aligns with Paris agreement
After Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement, Hawaii's governor signed two bills into law Tuesday that "support the commitments and goals" of the accord.
Jun 7 - Jun 6
Pelosi: Trump's decision on Paris accord 'doesn't have factual basis'
Pelosi says the grounds on which President Donald Trump decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement "was totally not factual."
Jun 6 - Jun 4
Trump team is 'tongue-tied' on climate change because 'the truth is still inconvenient': Al Gore
For big polluters, 'the truth is still inconvenient,' Gore said.
Jun 4 - Jun 4
EPA Chief Scott Pruitt still won't say if President Trump believes climate change is a hoax
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt discusses the president's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement on "This Week."
Jun 4 - Jun 4
Al Gore calls President Trump's decision to withdraw from Paris agreement 'reckless'
Former Vice President Al Gore discusses the president's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement on "This Week."
Jun 4 - Jun 4
EPA chief still won't say if President Trump believes climate change is a hoax
"I think the whole question is an effort to get it off the point," Pruitt said.
Jun 4 - Jun 3
How the US coal industry is reacting to the Paris Climate Accord withdrawal
Trump announced Thursday the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Accord.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
How will withdrawing from the Paris Accord affect Trump?
ABC News' political analysts Kristen Soltis-Anderson and Matthew Dowd break down the biggest events from President Trump's week.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
Business leaders and mayors defiant after Trump pulls out of Paris Accord
Michael Bloomberg is donating $15 million of his own money to help fight climate change, while mayors across the country vow to uphold the Paris Agreement.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
Fallout continues after Trump pulls US from Paris Climate Accord
The White House refuses to confirm whether or not Trump believes climate change is real.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
Impact of climate change on health in the U.S.
Increased temperatures and altered weather patterns are associated with increased illness and death.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
Coal miner reacts to US withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
ABC News' Amna Nawaz talks to Wyoming coal miner Stacey Moeller about President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
Jun 3 - Jun 3
What's next in US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
Any member must wait three years before they are eligible to withdraw, which is stipulated under Article 28 of the accord.
Jun 3 - Jun 2
Putin on Trump's withdrawal from Paris Accord: 'Don't worry, be happy'
The Russian president appeared to come to Trump's defense.
Jun 2 - Jun 2
How climate change and air pollution can affect your health
Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Accord.
Jun 2 - Jun 2
WH won't say if Trump believes climate change is a hoax
ABC News' Amna Nawaz, Rick Klein and Jordyn Phelps break down President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord.
Jun 2 - Jun 2
Fact-checking Trump's speech on the Paris Accord
In laying out his justification for withdrawal, Trump made some claims that didn't match the facts
Jun 2 - Jun 2
Cities and states aim to take up Paris Accord after Trump's withdrawal
At least 68 mayors across the country have vowed to uphold the Paris Accord.
Jun 2 - Jun 2
Reactions swift after Trump's withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
Trump announced his decision Thursday.
Jun 2