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December 01

Why hold UN climate talks 28 times? Do they even matter?

The annual U.N. climate talks are nearly two weeks of delegates meeting
December 01
FILE - The United Nations flag is adjusted ahead of the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
November 30

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.
November 30
VIDEO: By the Numbers: COP28 climate conference
November 30

2023 set to be hottest year on record: United Nations

“Record global heat should send shivers down the spines of world leaders.”
November 30
Firefighters attempt to extinguish a wildfire on burned peatland and fields on Sept. 23, 2023, in Ogan Ilir, South Sumatra, Indonesia.
November 29

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 29
COP28 will be the first global stocktake on progress made for goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.
November 30

Why people should pay attention to what's happening at COP28, the climate conference

The conference will have a drastic effect on climate policies going forward.
November 30
A woman walks past banners at the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference the day before its official opening,  Nov. 29, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
November 29

Wolverines threatened with extinction as climate change melts their snowy refuges: US

The North American wolverine will receive long-delayed threatened species protections under a Biden administration proposal
November 29
FILE - This undated file photo shows a wolverine in Montana's Glacier National Park. Scientists say climate change could harm populations of the elusive animals that live in alpine areas with deep snow. (Jeff Copeland/Glacier National Park/The Missoulian via AP, File)
November 28

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 28
VIDEO: New Jersey ghost forest exposes climate change threat
November 27

How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate?

Earth's climate is in trouble, and the signs could be seen around the world this summer
November 27
(AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)
November 26

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 26
FILE - People stand on the observation deck of the Dubai Creek Harbour in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, June 18, 2023, to view the city skyline with the world's tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai hosts the United Nations COP28 climate talks starting Nov. 30. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)
November 24

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

It's been a record-breaking year for sea turtles in Florida
November 24
A Green Sea Turtle hatchling heads for the Atlantic Ocean in this Aug. 8, 2020, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. By most measures, it was a banner year for sea turtle nests at beaches around the U.S., including record numbers for some species in Florida and elsewhere. Yet the positive picture for turtles is tempered by climate change threats, including higher sand temperatures that produce fewer males, changes in ocean currents that disrupt their journeys and increasingly severe storms that wash away nests. (Stella Maris/Florida Space Coast Office of Tourism via AP)
November 23

To save climate, 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
Vesta Terminals holding oil are reflected in Tallinn, Estonia, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. 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, a report Thursday, Nov. 23, said. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
November 22

Peru lost more than half of its glacier surface

Peruvian scientists say Peru has lost more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades due to climate change
November 22
FILE - Tourists walk in front of the Tuco glacier in Huascaran National Park during a tour called the "Route of climate change" in Huaraz, Peru, Aug. 12, 2016. The South American country has lost more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, and 175 glaciers became extinct due to climate change between 2016 and 2020, Peruvian scientists from the state agency that studies glaciers said Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File)
November 21

Fund to compensate some 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 21
FILE - A portion of the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway track that got washed away following heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh state, Monday, Aug.14, 2023. This year’s COP28 in Dubai is likely to see more discussion about compensation for developing nations harmed by climate change. (AP Photo/Pradeep Kumar, File)
November 21

Climate change could soon make these staple Thanksgiving dishes more scarce

Produce is among the most affected by climate change, according to experts.
November 21
A picture of a complete Thanksgiving dinner.
November 20

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 20
Decreasing yields and increasing prices could change the way our tables look around the holidays.
November 18

Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs 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
Dive master Jake Dusey takes a step for a seven-foot drop off a scuba dive boat visiting the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Galveston, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Dusey is setting up guide lines before divers enter the water. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
November 16

Gulf Coast residents grapple with home insurers as climate disasters worsen

As climate disasters grow more costly, insurers aren't paying policies.
November 16
An aerial view of flood waters from Hurricane Delta surrounding structures destroyed by Hurricane Laura (R) on Oct. 10, 2020 in Creole, La.
November 16

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 16
VIDEO: Disaster Uninsured
November 14

Why heat-related deaths for older adults could rise by 370% through mid-century

Heat-related deaths for adults over 65 have increased by 85% since the 1990s.
November 14
A farmer drinks a bottle of water during the ongoing Southwest Monsoon season in Selangor, Malaysia, on May 20, 2023.
November 14

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 14
VIDEO: White House climate change report shows devastating findings
November 14

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 14
VIDEO: Global community off track on climate commitments, according to new climate reports
November 14

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 14
VIDEO: Highly anticipated climate reports paint grim outlook for humanity
November 14

Why climate change is worsening in every part of the US: Report

The worsening effects of rising temperatures comes as U.S. emissions decrease.
November 14
A brush fire dubbed the Highland fire, burns along Highway 371 on Oct. 31, 2023 in Aguanga, Calif.
November 14

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
VIDEO: Climate change worsens in US
November 14

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

The National Climate Assessment is released by the U.S. every five years.
November 14
President Joe Biden speaks about climate change in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Nov. 14, 2023.
November 14

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
VIDEO: Biden announces $6 billion in programs to fight climate change
November 14

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
VIDEO: Effects of climate change worsening across US, new report says
November 12

Heavy metals threatening turtle populations by causing more female births: Study

Rising temperatures are already causing a disproportionate number of females.
November 12
A green sea turtle among the corals at lady Elliot island, in Queensland, Australia, on Oct. 10, 2019.
November 09

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 09
VIDEO: 2023 likely the hottest year on record
November 09

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

About 99% of the global population was exposed to above-average warmth.
November 09
In this Aug. 19, 2023, file photo, people cool off under the artificial mist as the temperature rises in the Gonza district in Tokyo .
November 08

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 08
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.
October 04

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change

The presidential hopefuls are mostly following party lines on global warming.
October 04
Republican U.S. presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters during the Never Back Down South Carolina Bus Tour at Revel Events Center, Oct. 4, 2023, in Greenville, S.C.
November 01

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.
November 01
The planet's carbon budget has nearly reached its limit, a new study has found.
November 01

What will happen when Earth surpasses 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming

The planet's carbon budget has nearly reached its limit, a new study has found.
November 01
Residents of a riverside community carry food and containers of drinking water after receiving aid due to the ongoing drought in Careiro da Varzea, Amazonas state, Brazil, Oct. 24, 2023.
October 26

'Small swaps' to climate-friendly diet can reduce carbon footprint: Study

Food production accounts for about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions globally.
October 26
Variety of fresh of organic fruits and vegetables and healthy vegan meal ingredients in reusable eco cotton bags.
October 26

15 acres of 3D-printed artificial reef being installed on North Carolina coast

The artificial reefs will provide a skeleton for natural reef to grow.
October 26
October 24

'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.”
October 24
VIDEO: 'Canary' documentary takes viewers to the forefront of climate change
October 24

Fully preserved ancient river landscape discovered beneath Antarctic ice sheet

The landscape has likely been buried beneath the ice for up to 34 million years.
October 24
The Riiser-Larsen Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
October 24

Earth’s climate is 'entering uncharted territory,' new report claims

"Life on our planet is clearly under siege," researchers said.
October 24
"Life on our planet is clearly under siege," researchers said.
October 24

Climate scientists warn Earth systems heading for 'dangerous instability'

"Life on our planet is clearly under siege," say researchers
October 24
Firefighters work to contain a fire in the municipality of Careiro, Amazonas, Brazil, on Oct. 21, 2023.
October 23

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

Loss of ice in the West Antarctic has been an area for concern.
October 23
Loss of ice in the West Antarctic has been an area for concern.
October 23

Why 'unavoidable' melting at Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' could be catastrophic

Loss from Thwaites, known as the "Doomsday Glacier," could raise sea levels.
October 23
In this undated NASA photo, the Thwaites glacier is shown in Antarctica.
October 19

Climate change twice as likely to make hurricanes intensify in 24 hours

A study showed warmer waters are serving as fuel for hurricanes to intensify.
October 19
Debris on the canal after Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, Aug. 31, 2023.
October 16

This is how low water levels are on the Mississippi River right now

Barges aren't being filled to capacity because they'll hit the river bottom.
October 16
This aerial photo shows shows a tugboat with barges navigating around a sandbar during a period of low water level in the Mississippi River near the Louisiana State Penitentiary, July 21, 2023, in West Feliciana Parish, La.
October 13

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

Extreme weather was recorded across the country all summer.
October 13
Professional men's and women's runners start the 2023 Chicago Marathon at Grant Park on Oct. 08, 2023 in Chicago.
October 10

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.
October 10
The flavor of the world's most popular alcoholic drink could be in jeopardy.
October 10

How climate change is expected to affect beer in the near future

The flavor of the world's most popular alcoholic drink could be in jeopardy.
October 10
Hop cones are transported on a conveyor belt on the farm of hop farmer Ludwig Locher for further processing, Sept. 7, 2023, in Tettnang, Germany.
October 04

Earth keeps breaking warmest-ever temperatures in 2023

Hot temperatures in September have propelled the planet toward the record.
October 04
People enjoy the sunshine while punting on the River Cam in Cambridge, north of London, Sept. 9, 2023, as the late summer heatwave continues.
October 04

Ozone hole over Antarctica roughly 3 times the size of Brazil: Scientists

Earlier this year, researchers said the ozone over the region was recovering.
October 04
Measurements from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite show this year’s ozone hole over the Antarctic.
October 04

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.
October 04
Earlier this year, researchers said the ozone over the region was recovering.