Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia claims 11 lives, 12 missingEleven climbers' bodies were found, and when the volcano erupted again Monday officials had to stop the search for the remaining 12 missing climbers.
Developing nations say rich world needs to do more for climate changeSeveral African leaders noted their continent's rainforests helped gobble up excess carbon dioxide in the air from other countries.
At COP28, leaders reckon with the end of fossil fuelsIn a speech Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a permanent end to the use of fossil fuels.
Top world leaders talk of climate crisis and fossil fuels at UN summitMore than 130 world leaders are set to address the COP28 conference in Dubai that seeks to combat human-caused climate change.
At COP28, pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel useCalls to phase out fossil fuel use are growing louder as the United Nations meets for the COP28 climate conference.
Rebuilding Lahaina: A Scripps News Special ReportHawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks with Scripps News about efforts to rebuild a community devastated by wildfire.
COP28 leader denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals at summitThe designated president for the COP28 climate talks said the allegations of UAE dealmaking plans were "false, not true, incorrect and not accurate."
Some world leaders say they won't attend COP28 climate talksThis week's climate summit in Dubai will be missing some heads of state who will remain focused on the war in Israel.
11-year-old girl identified as 4th victim of Alaska landslideThe girl's parents and sister were also killed by last Monday's catastrophe. Crews are still searching for a third child in the family and a neighbor.
In Real Life: Mining the Deep SeaFrom the Pacific Islands to the Arctic Circle, “In Real Life” goes to the frontlines of the debate over deep sea mining.
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has grown to 1.1 million gallonsAuthorities are still trying to determine the cause and source of the spill, which started near a pipeline southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Farmers who grow barley and hops having to adapt to climate changeFarmers are seeing their barley crops impacted by extreme heat, drought and unpredictable growing seasons.
Why do leaves change color in fall? The science is pretty coolDid you know that a number of factors influence how the leaves will look each fall?
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New report shows that US is warming faster than the rest of the worldIn Arizona, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health tracked 579 heat-associated deaths this summer, and 56 more remain under investigation.
No place in the US is safe from climate change, new data showsAn interactive map shows climate impacts in every U.S county, like the expected increase in extreme rainfall in New York.
White House unveils more than $6 billion to combat climate changeThe fifth National Climate Assessment shows greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, resulting in more intense droughts, severe weather and more.
In Real Life: Nature’s RebootSome conservationists are now asking: Is nature’s 3.6 billion-year-old code of life in need of a reboot?
Greenland glaciers are melting twice as fast as they did in the 2000sResearchers combed through hundreds of thousands of historical photos of Greenland's coastal glaciers to identify new trends.
A pond in Hawaii has unexpectedly turned bubble-gum pinkWhile the pond has experienced drought and high salinity before, no one has seen the pond this color.
Earth just experienced the hottest 12 straight months ever recordedNew research shows fossil emissions drove a whole year of record-setting temperatures, affecting people all over the world.
Going green: The growing push to recycle EV batteriesElectric vehicles are supposed to be good for the planet, with reduced emissions, less reliance on fuel and more — but what about the batteries?
Builders developing better designs for homes to withstand hurricanesIn storm-vulnerable places, some developers are building homes designed to be more resilient to extreme weather escalated by climate change.
Green spaces in underserved areas help build communityStudies show planting trees fosters a sense of community and civic pride, especially in areas that have been historically underinvested.
Homeowners scrambling to find insurance in natural disaster areasPeople in states prone to natural disasters like California and Florida now have a harder time getting new coverage.
Why you should 'leave the leaves' in your yard and gardenAccording to a report from Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, leaves are rich with minerals like potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous.
Coca-Cola forced to make shifts as global fresh water supply dwindlesIn a time of drought intensified by climate change as well as global population growth, the planet's fresh water supply is under pressure.
Amid climate change, researchers develop new types of applesApple orchards have been impacted by climate change, with warmer temperatures moving further north in growing areas within the U.S.
How seawater can be used to generate valuable hydrogen energyThe current process of obtaining hydrogen can emit a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but scientists have found a new — greener — way.
What causes fall allergies? Here's how to alleviate symptomsAround 1 in 4 adults over the age of 18 have seasonal allergies, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Study finds increased melting of Antarctic ice is 'unavoidable'The research is the first to model the effects of warm water underneath Antarctica's western ice sheets.
In communities often overlooked, advocates serve as protectorsIn Gulfport, Mississippi, Kathy Egland is pushing back against a system she says has long overlooked her largely Black community.
Hurricane Norma rapidly strengthening on path to Mexico's Los CabosHurricane Norma strengthened from a tropical storm Wednesday afternoon as it headed toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
'Climate isolation' a growing threat to millions of AmericansResearchers looked at how sea level rise could disrupt roads and transportation corridors and lead communities to so-called "climate isolation."
Google says it's using AI to optimize traffic lights, reduce emissionsA dozen cities are already using the technology, with more cities likely to be added.
