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.

The carbon footprint from the travel industry is growing at rates never seen before, according to new research.

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains why the sun isn’t to blame for what could be the warmest year recorded on Earth.

Global warming is impacting the Florida scrub-jay, a one-of-a-kind bird species, in a way that is surprising to ornithologists.

Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.

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.

Jonathan McNamara, the communications director of the American Red Cross discusses "Giving Tuesday," a movement to celebrate generosity and donations during the holiday season.

Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen due to its existing energy infrastructure, according to a new study.

Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution for a week in South Korea won't reach an agreement and plan to resume the talks next year

Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution have concluded in Busan, South Korea without reaching an agreement

The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history on Monday

Negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close as nations continue debating whether part of that should be putting limits on plastic production

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.

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated.

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks it down.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hurricanes are getting stronger, and humans are primarily to blame, according to a new study by Climate Central.

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.

Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.

Members of the nonprofit New York Road Runners “Team Climate” are lacing up to spotlight the marathon’s sustainable advancements this year.

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.

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.

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

The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."

Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.

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.

Climate change is making insuring property more costly and difficult in areas prone to disasters like hurricanes.

While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.

Asheville, North Carolina, was once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees. However, Hurricane Helene damage highlights a dark reality.

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.

ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.

Author and Reuters senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder joins ABC News Live to discuss how green energy devices are made from materials sourced from mining.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and conservation strategist who is co-founder of the nonprofit think tank Urban Ocean Lab.

What to know about global coffee prices and the current state of supply and demand increasing prices for American coffee drinkers.

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.

The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.

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.

Extreme weather is causing power grids across the country to fail -- sometimes at massive scales -- putting residents at increased health risk.

The last decade has seen a significant shift in the way the GOP handles topics concerning the environment.

Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.

Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.

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.

Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.

Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.

Climate and environmental advocacy groups say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a record of pushing for policies to mitigate climate change in his state.

Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.

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.