Ghost Forest: Dying trees show climate change's advance
Researchers compare these dying forests to glaciers as one of the starkest indicators of climate change in the world.
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Climate Change
'Cheat Devices' On Almost 4,000 Ships Bypass Environmental Laws
The devices extract sulfur from the exhaust of ships that run on heavy fuel oil, but they just pump that sulfur into the sea.
Worldwide Protests Again Call For Action To Fight Climate Change
Greta Thunberg has called for people around the world to protest for climate action outside government buildings every Friday.
5 Ways To Address Climate Change's Threat To The Oceans
A new IPCC report explains the dire threats from climate-changed oceans. Another U.N. report explains how we might mitigate some of that damage.
Sea Levels Are Rising Faster Than Scientists Previously Estimated
Extreme flooding that used to happen to some coastal cities and island nations every hundred years could happen every year by 2050.
Report: Signs And Impacts Of Climate Change Are Accelerating
A new World Meterological Organization report says CO2 levels in the atmosphere are rising — and rising faster than before.
World Leaders Rebuked For 'Empty Words' At U.N. Climate Summit
Teen activist Greta Thunberg accused world leaders of offering "empty words" about fighting climate change.
Small Turnout At D.C. Climate Protest As U.N. Climate Summit Continues
A group of protesters shut down major areas in D.C. for a short time Monday morning.
Global Protesters Demand Leaders Take Action On Climate Change
Thousands around the world participated in the youth-led Climate Strike, demanding lawmakers take action against the effects of climate change.
Young Protesters In Chicago Challenge Lawmakers On Climate Change
Thousands gathered in Chicago to protest inaction on climate change. Newsy spoke with organizers and demonstrators.
The U.N. Wants To Expand One Of Our Best Carbon Storage Tools
The U.N. is focusing its climate stakeholders on expanding marine protected areas, which can effectively keep carbon out of the atmosphere.
Global Climate Strike Kicks Off In Australia, Thailand And New Zealand
From Berlin to Hong Kong to Paris to New York City — more than 4,600 protests are scheduled in roughly 140 countries on Friday.
Fires Tied To Palm Oil Industry Ravage Indonesia Forests
Hundreds fires are burning in vast forests of Indonesia and its islands.
What The U.S. Needs To Make A Carbon Tax Work
For a carbon tax to have the best chance of success, stakeholders have to buy in for the long haul.
In Brazil's Amazon, Fires Threaten The Environment And Way Of Life
In the forested Acre state, searing fires and the president's development plans stir memories of an environmental martyr for the Amazon.
How Does U.S. Meat Production Contribute To Climate Change?
A new discussion for 2020 presidential candidates: Should we regulate meat production as the climate changes? And how?
How Did Climate Change Become Such An Issue For 2020?
In the last decades and especially in the last few years, addressing climate change has become a flagship political issue.
Great Barrier Reef Outlook Deteriorates From 'Poor' To 'Very Poor'
Australia's 2019 outlook report points to climate change as one of the biggest causes of mass bleaching.
Trump Administration Expected To Weaken Methane Emission Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce cuts to regulations on methane emissions in the oil and gas industry.
Report: 2018 Ranks As The 4th-Hottest Year On Record
The American Meteorological Society has published its State of the Climate report annually for 29 years.
To Fight Climate Change And Food Stress, We Need To Balance Land Use
We need space to grow forests that can address climate change. But we need to grow enough food for everyone, too.
United Nations: Climate Change Is Threatening Global Food Supply
The report was put together by more than 100 leading scientists from 52 countries.
The More We Use Air Conditioning, The More We May Need It
Hotter days ahead could mean more air conditioners running. But it can be a Catch-22 — energy-intensive cooling can drive a need for more cooling.
Over 11 Billion Tons Of Ice Melted Off Greenland In A Single Day
On Wednesday, nearly 57% of the country's ice sheet reportedly showed signs of melt.
Access To Water Is A Growing Concern Around The World
Climate change has the potential to make water even scarcer worldwide.
June's Record High Temps Are Part Of A Worrisome Global Trend
It's too early to know exactly how climate change impacted June's temperatures, but we do know it's increasing the odds of extreme weather.
Hurricanes Are Wetter Than Ever And We Need Learn To Manage The Deluge
Today's hurricanes are likely to drop more rain, and our cities have to deal with it. Experts have some ideas for better preparations on the ground.
Lawmakers Unveil Measure To Make Climate Change A National Emergency
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the legislation on Tuesday.
How Alaska Got To Its Record July Temperatures
Scientists usually don't attribute single weather events to climate change. The record heat in Alaska has more than one cause.
