California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.

New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program

Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long roots in North America

Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

ABC News speaks with UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis about world conflicts, the danger of climate change and his message for the Oval Office's next occupant.

The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.

The planet reached the hottest day on record for the second day in a row, according to preliminary data from Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.