Major Wildfires Burn In Northwestern U.S.
Dozens of major wildfires burn in Oregon, Washington and California, forcing evacuations. More than one million acres have burned so far this year.
| Scripps News Staff
Climate Change
Clean-up Operations Underway In Western Germany After Deadly Flooding
Newsy reports from Western Germany, where devastating flooding has killed almost 200 people and left many missing.
| Kristy Schantz and Luke Hanrahan
How Are Animals Adapting To Climate Change?
Researchers fear animal habitats aren't adapting fast enough to warmer climates.
| Scripps
Heat Wave Linked To At Least 116 Deaths In Oregon
Parts of The Pacific Northwest saw record-breaking temperatures in the triple digits.
| Robin Dich
KNXV: Will Wildfires Change Arizona's Desert Ecosystem?
Arizona researchers are studying the long-term impacts of wildfires in the state.
| KNXV
WPTV: Florida Man Grieves Loss Of Beloved Grandma In Condo Collapse
His grandmother was about to celebrate her 81st birthday next month.
| WPTV
Almost 100 Dead in Oregon as Heatwave Continues
Heat-related deaths have also been reported in Washington state and Canada.
| Robin Dich
Western U.S. Tries To Escape Sweltering Heat
The high temperatures are intensifying drought and fire concerns.
| Austin Kim
Extreme Heat Wave Hits The West
Health officials are urging parents to be extra vigilant after months of being at home during the pandemic.
| Robin Dich
G-7 Protesters Take To The Streets And Beaches
Newsy is in Cornwall, U.K covering the G-7 Summit.
| Kristy Schantz and Luke Hanrahan
KNXV: New Technology Aims To Mitigate Urban Heat Islands
A team from Arizona State University is developing new tools to keep the state cool.
| KNXV
Using Goats To Prevent Wildfires
Landowners are turning to a unique, environmentally-friendly tool to clear debris: herds of goats.
Federal Chair Warns Climate Poses Obstacles For Global Economy
Jerome Powell also said the issue is "not something [the Fed] directly considers in setting monetary policy."
| AP
What To Expect This Hurricane Season
June 1 marked the official start to the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season.
| Scripps
Study Says One-third Of Heat Deaths Directly Due To Global Warming
Scientists say that's only a sliver of climate's overall toll — even more people die from other extreme weather amplified by global warming.
| AP
Court: Shell Must Cut Carbon Emissions By 45% By 2030
Shell could still appeal the ruling.
| Kamil Zawadzki
Climate Change Forces Some Americans To Relocate
"Climate change refugees" are moving due to unsustainable weather conditions.
| Scripps
Iceberg Larger Than State Of Rhode Island Splits From Antarctica
Spotted in satellite images, a slab of ice bigger than Rhode Island has broken off from Antarctica. It's now the world's largest iceberg.
| Shira Tarlo
Western U.S. Gears Up For Early Wildfire Season
Amid dry conditions and early blazes, western states are bracing for wildfire season.
More Americans Opt Out Of Parenthood Amid Climate Change Concerns
One woman says she's afraid climate change would take away her children's ability to live their best life.
| Scripps
EPA Wants To Phase Out Use, Production Of Certain Greenhouse Gases
The proposed rule would decrease U.S. production and use of hydrofluorocarbons by 85% over the next 15 years.
| Johannah Grenaway
KNXV: Arizona Official Warns People To Prepare For Wildfire Season
A fire official reminded people living in rural areas to clear a defensible space around their property.
| KNXV
California Company Uses 3D Printing To Build Sustainable Homes
Through 3D printing technology, Mighty Buildings says it's able to build affordable homes with minimal environmental impact.
| Scripps
Climate Summit Ends With Focus On Technology
President Biden says focusing on new, more cost-effective technologies to fight climate change could improve economies and boost job creation.
| Kamil Zawadzki
Greta Thunberg Criticizes Climate Response
The 18-year-old from Sweden spoke to members of the House Oversight Subcommittee on the Environment.
What's The Link Between NFTs And Climate Change?
Ethereum’s energy use stems from a security feature to block abuse of the system. But it burns up tons of electricity.
How To Shrink Cows’ Huge Carbon Footprint
Are cows a problem for climate? It depends on how you raise them. Here's how regenerative grazing could help offset the greenhouse gas they emit.
| Andrew Lawler and Kyle Pyatt and Ellen Rolfes
President Biden Kicks Off 2-Day Climate Summit
The climate meeting is being attended by 40 leaders, including Pope Francis, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
| Lauren Stephenson
Democrats Aim To Go Green With School Buses
Research suggests emissions from the current fleet, which relies mostly on diesel, may be bad for children.
| Kamil Zawadzki
Disasters Intensify With Climate Change, Carry Billion Dollar Costs
Federal government says 2020 saw record 22 separate weather climate disasters that each cost a billion dollars or more.
| Megan Smith
