Climate
People Are Finally Taking A Stand Against Grass Lawns: Here Are 17 Incredible Alternatives
If you really want to keep up with the Joneses, it's time to plant a biodiverse lawn.
Here’s What The New Climate Report Says About The Future Of My 1-Year-Old Daughter
Not halting global warming, said one expert, “would be the final, truly unfair thing to do to a generation of kids coming up right now.”
New York's Attorney General Is Calling For Emergency Alerts In More Languages
“Language should never be a barrier to critical information that could save lives,” New York Attorney General Letitia James wrote in a letter to federal officials.
Climate Change Threatens Life As We Know It And The Only Way To Minimize The Damage Is To Act Now, Hundreds Of Scientists Warn
“Scientific evidence is unequivocal: Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health,” concludes the report.
“This Is Climate Change Barging Through The Front Door”: Water Scarcity Is Forcing Changes In How The Colorado River Is Shared
Huge decisions will be made in the next few years about who gets water from the shrinking Colorado River. Basin tribes are fighting to get their share.
House Democrats Have Passed The Build Back Better Act. Now It's The Senate's Turn.
It’s a major step for President Joe Biden’s signature legislation, but passage through the Senate is far from a sure thing.
These Photos Show The Climate Protests Around The World Taking Place During COP26
A look at the protests happening worldwide during COP26.
Raw Photos Of Landfills Show The Extreme Amount Of Waste Humans Produce
Where does all the trash go after you take it to the dumpster? The reality depicted in the images here showcase the current state of waste management, and how the items we discard are piling up all over the world.
Tell Us What Sustainable Practices You Follow, And We'll Ask A Climate Scientist How Effective They Really Are
Maybe you carry a metal straw, use LED bulbs, or have swapped to cloth napkins.
Tell Us What You Want To Understand About Climate Science, And We'll Ask An Expert
Ask anything from how humans contribute to global warming to why your allergies are getting worse.
This Is What Iceland Looks Like After A Decade Of Green Technology Investment
As the US rejoins the Paris climate agreement and global powerhouses such as China make big pledges for carbon reductions, there is more interest in finding innovative, climate-friendly solutions.
These Magical Underwater Scenes Are The Escapism You Need
"I want people to appreciate the complexity and beauty of our oceans and also understand the fragility of them as well."
These Pictures Of Locust Swarms In East Africa Are Truly Apocalyptic. Climate Conditions Are Partly To Blame.
The worst outbreak of locusts in Kenya in 70 years is being driven by the same trends fueling devastating bushfires in Australia, climate scientists told Buzzfeed News.
Opinion: My Country Is On Fire. Soon The Whole World Will Be.
I returned home for Christmas to find my country — and its consciousness — ablaze. What disasters will prompt similar reckonings elsewhere?
Opinion: Kicking Off The First 100 Days Of My Green New Deal
Elizabeth Warren outlines how she'll begin the Green New Deal in the opening months of her presidency.
Opinion: We Disrupted The Harvard–Yale Game Because Our Schools Profit From Disaster
Our schools profit from oil drilling and extorting communities on the front lines of the climate crisis. A football game can wait.
Opinion: I Asked Joe Biden A Tough Question, So He Called Me A Child. He Wants To Be President?
My encounter with the man who wants to be president taught me that he is not up to the task.
Opinion: Teenagers Are Changing The World. They Should Be Allowed To Vote.
Young activists are leading global struggles over climate change and civil rights. There's no reason why they shouldn't have a say in who runs their government.
Greta Thunberg Delivered A Powerful Speech And Then Shot Trump A Death Stare At The UN Climate Summit
"You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words."
Take This Nature Quiz To Learn One Little Way You Can Help Save The Planet
What little steps can you take?
Bill De Blasio On When It’s Time To “Get The Hell Out Of The Way”
New York’s mayor dropped out of the presidential campaign Friday. We texted with him about his campaign, the climate strike, and what’s next for the city.
Opinion: To Save The Planet, Cut The Pentagon
For just over 10% of a single year's military spending, we could build enough green electricity for every household in the country.
Opinion: Forget About The Climate Deniers. It’s The Climate Liars We Need To Stop.
Some politicians really don’t believe climate change is real. But there are many more who secretly believe the science but lie about it to win elections.
We’re Living Through A Climate Emergency Right Now — We Just Aren’t Paying Attention
Greenland’s ice is melting, record-setting fires are blazing from the Arctic to the Amazon, and July was the world’s hottest month ever.
Opinion: Gen Z Will Be The New Greatest Generation
Seventy-five years ago, a generation found the clarity and resolve needed to save the world. Another generation of young people is now on track to do the same.
These Pictures Show What The Hottest Month Ever Recorded Looked Like
July brought extreme heat waves to Europe and North America, unprecedented ice melt in Greenland, and massive wildfires in the Arctic.
Opinion: Rivers Of Blood, Black Snow — What Rich Men Did To My Russian Hometown
Heavy industry made my hometown look like a postapocalyptic wasteland, where rivers run red and the snow is black. It also made some men very rich.
People Love To Talk About The Weather, But Only 15% Of Them Can Pass This Weather Quiz
Only Weather Channel watchers are passing this quiz.
Europe's Heat Wave Fried The Global Temperature Record
"We are likely to see more of these events in the future due to climate change," said an expert.
Opinion: Florida Is Burning. The Midwest Is Flooding. Why Aren't Democrats Debating Climate?
Miami hit its highest temperature ever recorded in the same week Democrats arrived for the first presidential debate. This isn't rocket science.
A Science Group Is Offering $100,000 To Host A Democratic Climate Change Debate Despite A DNC Ban
“Regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination, voters deserve to know what these candidates’ plans are for climate change.”
23 Reasons We Need To Stop Freaking Out Over Climate Change
We only have about 12 years before the changes become irreversible, but who's counting?
Opinion: I'm 12, And I Don't Understand Why Adults Vote To Destroy The Planet
Clem, a 12-year old Australian, is part of a global movement of school students striking over climate change. Here's what she has to say to the rest of us.
Climate Change Fiction Is Rethinking The Ecoterrorist
We don't need to be on board with the extreme actions of characters in First Reformed and The Overstory to feel some empathy for the desperation that drives them.
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Also In Lil Dicky's "Earth" Video And It's Amazing
GUYS I LOVE THE EARTH SO MUCH.
Flooding Could Be The Worst Ever Recorded In Much Of The US This Spring
“This is shaping up to be a potentially unprecedented flood season, with more than 200 million people at risk for flooding in their communities."
It’s Official: Former Coal Lobbyist Andrew Wheeler Is Trump’s EPA Chief
The official replacement for Scott Pruitt has continued his predecessor’s plans to roll back environmental rules.
Another Looming Climate Disaster: Dam Collapses
“The Oroville Dam shows what the chances of these failures look like, and might become the new normal.”
Here's How Extreme The Weather Was In Australia In 2018
Parts of the country faced extreme drought while others got months worth of rain in hours.
There’s No Looking Away From This Year’s California Fires
What we saw in California this year is unlike anything that has come before. But odds are we’ll see it again.
To Slow Down Climate Change, We Need To Take On Capitalism
As we head for the edge of a climate change cliff, neoliberal market capitalism is chewing up the biosphere and the lives of everyone in it. But it’s not too late to act.
In The ’70s, A Bunch Of White People Built A Town In India. Today, It’s A Kind Of Paradise.
While urban Indians like me run our own home into the ground, the 50% foreign community of Auroville has turned barren land into a lush forest. For more on this story, watch Follow This on Netflix.
アテネの気温は上昇し続け、山火事の被害は拡大 首相は救助支援を要請した
首相は非常事態宣言を発令、EUに救助支援を要請した。
Dozens Of Homes Have Been Destroyed In Deadly Wildfires That Are Now Larger Than New York City
"I don’t know what words to use to describe what’s going on over here," said a woman who was forced to flee her home.
Death Toll Climbs To 17 As Crews Continue Search For California Mudslide Survivors
The mudslides destroyed 100 homes in Santa Barbara County and left at least 17 people dead, with 8 people still missing.
2017 Will Have The Highest-Ever Level Of Carbon Emissions, Scientists Predict
There was hope that emissions had peaked, after growth slowed and reversed over the last few years, but new figures suggest there has been a spike.
This Is Why The Sky's Gone Yellow, And No, You're Not Going To Die
Not yet, anyway.
This Study Says We Might Actually Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change
Our odds of keeping warming below 1.5°C and avoiding really serious problems have gone up, according to new research by the Met Office and others.
This Map Shows How Badly Climate Change Will Impact Each County In The US
As temperatures go up, the US economy will suffer, according to a new study. And the warmer it gets, the worse the damages will be.
EPA Tells Science Advisers They Are Out Of A Job
It's the latest controversial shakeup to the agency's science advisory groups.
Republicans And Trump Are Reviving George Bush's Climate Politics
Never mind the climate science, Republicans are back to hoping technology can save the planet.
Read Apple CEO Tim Cook's Email To Employees About Trump Pulling Out Of The Paris Accord
"I spoke with President Trump on Tuesday and tried to persuade him to keep the U.S. in the agreement. But it wasn’t enough."
This Is How European Governments Reacted To Trump's Decision To Pull Out Of The Paris Climate Accord
Europe's leaders took to social media to condemn Trump's decision, and reaffirm their commitment to the climate agreement.
This Is Why Everyone Got Confused About The "Global Warming Hiatus"
There's been a lot of argument about whether or not the world stopped cooling around 1998. Here's where the confusion arose.
The EPA Just Scrubbed The Climate Change Section Of Its Website To Reflect Trump's Views
The Trump administration has made numerous alterations to government websites to deemphasize climate change while placing a new focus on fossil fuels.
This Famous Climate Scientist Just Endured A Washington Inquisition
On Capitol Hill, climate scientist Michael Mann faced a panel of hostile lawmakers and witnesses at a wacky hearing devoted to questioning global warming.
Coal Just Won The War On Coal. But Coal Miners Are Still Screwed.
“It won’t add any coal jobs, but it will set back the country as a leader on the environment,” said one expert.
This Was A Record Low Winter For Arctic Sea Ice
"It is a good canary in the coal mine for warning us about the warming that is happening everywhere," said one scientist.
This Was The Winter When It Rained In LA
The sunshine and stability that made Los Angeles so appealing when I moved here also made it easy to lose track of time. This winter, I found it again.
Uh, Guys, The Great Barrier Reef Is Still In Really Bad Shape
Three reviews have confirmed the reef is still in deep trouble.
This Is How Professionals At The Australian Open Survive The Intense Heat
These guys can survive extreme weather, but it comes with a lot of preparation.
Trump’s Chilling Effect Derails Meeting On Climate And Health
Federal scientists are running scared that the Trump administration will eviscerate activities on climate change — so scared that they’re censoring themselves.
Trump Announces End To Climate And Pollution Rules As A First Act
President Donald Trump announced he would end the Obama administration's climate plan and water pollution rules in one of the first acts of his presidency.
2016 Was The Hottest Year. Yes, Greenhouse Gases Are To Blame
It’s official: 2016 was the warmest year on record. And scientists are sure that carbon pollution is the main cause.
19 Tweets That Will Make Scientists Want To Curl Up In A Ball
"Plot idea: 97% of the world's scientists contrive an environmental crisis, but are exposed by a plucky band of billionaires & oil companies."
5 Things To Watch During Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing
Trump's secretary of state nominee — formerly the CEO of Exxon Mobil — will be grilled on Russia, his business deals, personal wealth, and ties to foreign leaders.
First It Was A Typo In Congress — Now It Will Cost Real Jobs
Congressional leaders promised all year to fix a “drafting error” poised to cripple parts of the renewable energy industry. But they haven’t.
27 Photos That Show How The Climate Changed The World In 2016
The reindeers are dying.
Environmental Donations Are Up Thanks To Trump
Green groups have found a silver lining in Donald Trump’s election win — more members and more money.
2016 Was The Warmest Year, But This Is How Deniers Will Spin It
When opponents of the scientific consensus on climate tell you that global temperatures are plummeting, this is how they are cherry-picking the data.
If Trump Cuts Funding For Climate Science, Wealthy Donors Will Spend Billions, Says US Science Academy Chief
Marcia McNutt, president of the nation’s leading scientific body, says wealthy philanthropists will step in, if the Trump administration and Congress pulls research funding.
Threatened Climate Scientists Split Over How To Survive Trump
More than 20,000 Earth and climate scientists gathered in San Francisco this week, under the shadow of an incoming US administration that seems openly hostile to their work.
Trump Transition Lawyer Has Spent Years Suing For Climate Emails
David Schnare left the Environmental Protection Agency in 2011 after starting a nonprofit that sues universities for climate scientists’ emails. “For some of us, it's in the blood. We commit ourselves to public service and we never stop,“ he said.
Trump Names Prominent Climate Denier To His EPA Team
Christopher Horner of the coal-funded Competitive Enterprise Institute, has been named to the presidential transition team overseeing the EPA. "He is a horrifying choice," said one environmental lawyer.
Arctic Sea Ice Is Freakishly Low Right Now
Despite the dim Arctic winter, sea ice is about 28% down around the North Pole, and temperatures are as much as 36 degrees above normal.
Brutal Drought Sparks Wildfires, Water Restrictions Across Southeast
Fires have charred thousands of acres across the Southeast in recent days. The effects of the drought are impacting everyone from urban homeowners to cotton farmers.
Australia Ratifies Major Climate Agreement In Face Of Trump Presidency
Environmental groups praised the Australian prime minister for sending a strong message.
Under President Trump, What Will Happen To Climate Policy?
The president-elect has called climate change a “hoax” and vowed to cancel the Paris agreement to limit global warming.
12 Times The Government Screwed Up On Climate Change In Just 12 Months
"Robbing Peter to pay Paul."
Here's Why 2016 Was The Third "Hottest Year On Record" In A Row
Last year was the third record-breakingly hot year in a row, part of an 15-month run of new global temperature records. This is why climate scientists are worried – but not surprised.
Scientists Are Starting To Panic About Trump
Hundreds of US scientists are worried that he would make good on his promise to pull out of the Paris climate pact.
Congress Is Actually Talking About Building Its Own Jail To Punish Attorneys General For Exxon Probe
On Wednesday, a bizarre meeting of an obscure Congressional committee considered an unprecedented move: jailing the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts over a subpoena dispute.
Alaska Village Votes To Relocate In Face Of Rising Sea Levels And Climate Change
"[W]e realize we have no choice," a resident said. "It really hurts knowing that your only home is going to be gone."
This One Nation Senator Wants You To Send Him Proof Of Man-Made Climate Change
Show him the receipts!
8 Smol Adorable Penguins Have Arrived At A Mumbai Zoo But You Shouldn't Be Happy At All
The penguins are used to living in 10° to 15° C, whereas Mumbai's average is 30°. Activists are also unhappy that water to maintain the penguins will cost ₹2.4 crores, while Maharashtra has faced years of drought.
In Unprecedented Move, House Science Committee Interferes In Exxon Investigation
State investigators and environmental groups denounced the House Science Committee chairman Lamar Smith of Texas for "abuse of power" after he sent a slew of subpoenas related to an investigation of Exxon Mobil for securities fraud.
El Niño Is Dead And California Could Be "In A Drought Forever"
Forecasters say El Niño is now officially over and there's a 75% chance of a La Niña forming. But "the real story is the Godzilla drought," a NASA climatologist said.
This 6-Year-Old Boy Is Really, Really Upset That People Are "Wrecking" The Planet
"People are just being rude to it."
5 Things That Made No Sense In Trump's Big Energy Speech
On Thursday, Donald Trump shared his views on America's energy future in a North Dakota speech.
6 Surprising Fruit Facts You Should Know Right Now
Grapefruits can be fatal!?
Drought Has Now Prompted Permanent Water Restrictions In California
The governor permanently banned some uses of water, such as spraying off sidewalks, saying drought is a "regular occurrence and water conservation must be a part of our everyday life.”
12 Aussie MPs With The Worst Voting Records On The Environment
Meet the "Dirty Dozen".
Greenland's Massive Ice Sheet Just Melted Faster And Earlier Than Ever Recorded
More than 10% of the country's ice sheet melted this week, scientists said — about a month earlier than previous record early melts.
Attorneys General Will Investigate Energy Firms For Climate Deception
Attorneys General from 18 states and territories joined New York AG Eric Schneiderman in saying they would investigate oil and coal firms for misstatements to investors about the risks of global warming.
Zika Mosquito May Spread Through U.S. This Summer -- But That Doesn't Mean Zika Will
Scientists estimate June through September will bring the widest spread of the mosquitoes that carry Zika. But the virus itself isn't likely to spread in the U.S., experts say, because of air conditioning and other mosquito-control efforts.
America Just Had Its Warmest Winter On Record, Here's Why
Across the globe, El Niño and other phenomena drove temperatures through the roof in recent months.
California Sizzles In Record Heat, But “El Niño Is Not Done Yet"
This winter was supposed to offer much needed relief from the state's punishing drought. But so far, it has fallen short of hopes and expectations.
Yep, 2015 Was The Hottest Year Ever — Here’s Why
Even without El Niño, last year would have rivaled 2014, the previous record holder. The global heat is on.
Real Winter Is Coming (In About Four Weeks)
After weeks of remarkable storms, record heat, and weird weather, a normal winter is looking more likely. We’ll just have to wait a while longer.
