Climate Change

2020 candidate Gov. Inslee challenges Joe Biden on climate: 'He needs to step his game up'

Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee announced the second leg of a sweeping climate change plan and $9 trillion in jobs, clean energy and infrastructure.

UN leader travels to Pacific to see climate change firsthand

Is sea rise wrecking coastal home values? The answer: Maybe

Ocasio-Cortez attacks Biden on climate change policy, Biden says he's 'never been middle of the road'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez goes after Former Vice President Joe Biden, although not by name, on his reported "middle ground" climate change policy.

Pompeo cancels trip to Greenland for meetings on Iran, North Korea

Before canceling the trip, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo characterized aspects of melting ice sheets as good economic opportunity.

Climate change missing as US defends Arctic policy

UN report: Humans accelerating extinction of other species

Congress moves 1st climate bill in a decade, as some Trump allies warm to action

The House approved a bill to address climate change and GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz suggested compromising with Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

What the beauty of butterflies tells us about climate change

Entomologist Phil Torres examines the way climate change affects the timing of spring and the way humans impact the ecosystem.

Professional ice climber Will Gadd helps scientists learn more about climate change

Gadd, an ice climbing legend, uses his skills to get climate scientists to places once thought inaccessible.

Legendary ice climber Will Gadd helps climate scientists navigate melting glaciers

“I am optimistic that we can stem the tide,” Gadd said. "Short term... it's going to be difficult. Long term, I think when people pull together, they can do anything."

London climate protesters glue themselves to train as 300 arrested

A climate change protest in London saw protesters gluing themselves to trains. Three hundred people were arrested.

Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg meets Pope Francis ahead of protest

Teen cllimate change activist Greta Thunberg meets Pope Francis.

Young climate activists come before Congress to urge action

The young activists, some of whom are part of a lawsuit against the U.S. government to force climate action, will tell Congress that their lives are at stake.

Senators block progressive Green New Deal proposal

Sen. Mitch McConnell's decision to hold a vote on the Green New Deal suffered a blistering rebuke from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Students around the world skip school to demand action on climate change

Students around the world skip school to protest climate inaction . Protest organized by teens around the world call for action on climate change.

Cities of the future: How developers are working to reverse the health and climate impacts of urban sprawl

A National Geographic special issue looks at the way we've built cities in the past and how we will reverse the effects on the climate and our own health in the future.

Amid heated Green New Deal debate, Congress passes bipartisan conservation bill

In a joint interview with ABC News Live, members of Congress that worked on the bill from both parties say there is a way to find compromise on Capitol Hill.

'Enormous cost' of doing nothing on climate change: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee

"You have to understand there is enormous cost of doing nothing here," Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday on "This Week," discussing the dangers of climate change.

Trump mocks push for renewable energy

At the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, President Trump made fun of the Green New Deal - a plan that hopes to solve the climate crisis.

Publicity stunts grab attention in Green New Deal-prompted climate change debate: ANALYSIS

The Green New Deal has brought one kind of climate change debate to Capitol Hill. The debate is further complicated by the emotional response it evokes from both sides.

Acting EPA chief says Green New Deal was 'not ready for primetime'

The "Green New Deal," championed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was "not really ready for prime time," said acting Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler.

Democrats propose 'Green New Deal' to counter climate change

Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled the wide-reaching, non-binding proposal.

Ocasio-Cortez, Democrats propose 'Green New Deal' to counter climate change

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats on Thursday proposed a "Green New Deal" -- a program of sweeping actions to combat climate change.

2018 was among warmest years in history, government scientists say

The past five years are the warmest in recorded history, scientists from NASA and NOAA say, part of a continued trend of higher temperatures around the world.

2018 makes last 5 years the warmest in history, scientists say, as Democrats put climate change on agenda

The past five years are the warmest in recorded history, scientists from NASA and NOAA say, part of a continued trend of higher temperatures around the world.

NOAA appears to dispute Trump tweet casting doubt on global warming

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration denied that it was sending President Donald Trump a message with a new tweet directed at climate change deniers.

Desalination's leftovers may negatively affect oceans and ecosystems

Ice shelf in Antarctica could face melting risk

Ocean temperatures rising faster than initially thought, according to new research

The warming has lead to an increase in rain, rising sea levels and destruction of coral reefs, according to a new study.

The Marshall Islands: A nation that fears it's on the brink of extinction

“It makes me feel like I’m on a stopwatch, like I have to hurry up," one resident said. "By the time I graduate… come back and serve my island, there's no more island."

The Marshall Islands, a nation that fears it's on the brink of extinction

Residents of the island country are on the frontlines fighting for climate reform, racing against the clock to save their home and culture from rising sea levels and violent weather.

How corn farmers are adapting to climate change

NOAA reveals Arctic Ocean has lost 95% of its oldest ice

The findings show surface air temperatures in the Arctic are warming at twice the rate of the rest of the globe.

Activists again demand Green New Deal; stage demonstration at Dem leaders' offices

They staged sit-ins at the offices of Reps. Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer and Jim McGovern and called for a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Activists renew demand for 'Green New Deal'

Nancy Pelosi pledges to convene a select committee on climate change next year.

UN climate conference meets in coal-focused Poland

Scientists behind climate report warn against political pushback

The 4th National Climate Assessment is out. Will policy follow or will politics get in the way?

Sanders believes government climate report 'not based on facts'

"We think this is the most extreme version," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said.

Trump administration releases new report on climate change

The 1,600-plus-page report paints a dire picture as the White House maintains the information presented is "largely based on the most extreme scenario."

Climate change will severely affect US economy, particularly in Midwest: Report

'Impacts of climate change are intensifying': Government report

Scientists said significant, immediate action was required to "avoid sustainable damage" to the U.S. economy, environment and human health.

Beer shortage due to climate change? Yes, it could happen

Climate change could lead to a significant beer shortage.

Trump asks for proof of climate change

President Donald Trump, in a wide-ranging interview on CBS' "60 Minutes," dithered on whether he believes climate change is manmade.

Trump adviser on UN climate change warning: 'They overestimate.. I'm just saying, do we know precisely?'

"We're always studying these things," economic adviser Larry Kudlow said.

State Dept casts doubt on UN climate report as Trump says: 'I want to look at who drew it'

The Trump administration has said little about an international report released this week that said the clock is ticking before climate change becomes irreversible.

Scientists: Time running short before climate change effects are 'irreversible'

Scientists with the United Nations issued an alarming report on Monday, warning that global temperatures could reach an irreversible tipping point as soon as 2030.

New United Nations report details looming climate crisis

The U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a landmark report.

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.

Rising carbon dioxide levels could cause nutritional deficiencies across the globe: Study