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June 02

The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042

The British government is sticking to its net-zero goal despite global conflicts affecting energy supplies
June 02
FILE - An offshore wind farm is visible from the beach in Hartlepool, England, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
June 01

Innovative strategies the wine industry is using to adjust to climate change

Anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change is causing the wine industry to change course.
June 01
Anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change is causing the wine industry to change course.
May 28

Think it's hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says

A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a three-out-of-four chance that the next five years will average more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temperatures
May 28
FILE - Residents transport drinking water from Humaita to the Paraizinho community, along the dry Madeira River, a tributary of the Amazon River, during the dry season, Amazonas state, Brazil, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Edmar Barros, File)
May 27

Climate change and flash droughts are fueling US wildfires: Experts

David Acuña, battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, discusses the increase in wildfires affecting California and the nation.
May 27
David Acuña, battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, discusses the increase in wildfires affecting California and the nation.
May 26

Rising temperatures putting koala populations at risk, scientists say

Koala populations face risk at temperatures above 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
May 26
In this undated file photo, a koala is shown on a eucalyptus tree.
May 26

20 years of expanding global clean water access

“Charity: water” founder Scott Harrison reflects on two decades of impact, reaching 21 million people with clean drinking water and outlining the continued push to serve millions more worldwide.
May 26
VIDEO: 20 years of expanding global clean water access
May 21

Heat wave empties roads and markets in India as some farmers turn to nighttime work

A heat wave has gripped large parts of India with roads and markets emptying during afternoons
May 21
A commuter drinks water on a hot afternoon in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
May 19

Marine scientists discover record number of new species

The findings mark a 54% jump in annual species discovery numbers.
May 19
 RV Falkor (too), Schmidt Ocean Institute's Research vessel, operating in Antarctica during the 2025 Ocean Census/SOI South Sandwich Islands Expedition.
May 09

Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

David Attenborough, the world's most famous wildlife presenter, has celebrated his 100th birthday. Whit Johnson takes us on a journey through his life and legacy.
May 09
VIDEO: Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
April 22

Nearly half of Americans now live in places with unhealthy air: Report

Ozone pollution now affects more people than in the past, the report found.
April 22
An air quality health advisory was issued for New York City and the tri-state area due to high ozone levels, the National Weather Service announced on June 5, 2025, in United States. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecast to reach 101-150 which is considered 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups,' according to Notify NYC on X. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
April 22

Earth Day 2026: The planet has experienced several environmental wins recently

Planet Earth is showing signs of healing due to massive environmental efforts.
April 22
A Green turtle swims at Playa Grandi beach in Willemstad, Curacao, on April 11, 2026.
April 22

How individuals can make a difference in the climate fight

Collective action will be imperative to mitigating the climate crisis.
April 22
Gardener and beekeeper, Manuel "Manny" Garcia, waters vegetables at Fig Leaf Gardens in the Laurel District in Oakland, Calif., March 16, 2026.
April 21

Climate extremes may quietly be pushing heart disease rates higher: Study

Risk of heart disease grew about 3% for every day over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
April 21
Heart rate and patient condition control monitor during surgery.
April 16

Why Venice's canals are continuing to rise

A series of movable barriers are already in place to block the Adriatic Sea.
April 16
A view of Rialto bridge is shown at sunset on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, Jan. 22, 2026.
April 09

These species are now listed as endangered due to climate change

Climate change is to blame, the nature conservation organization said.
April 09
Adult Emperor Penguins at Snow Hill on the Antarctic Peninsula.
April 09

Emperor penguins, fur seals face extinction risk as climate warms

Conservationists say climate change is driving the decline of these Antarctic species, now newly listed as endangered by the IUCN.
April 09
VIDEO: Emperor penguins, fur seals face extinction risk as climate warms
April 01

Gulf fossil fuel operations granted exemption from Endangered Species Act protection

Hegseth triggered the exemption process, citing national security concerns.
April 01
In this Aug. 8, 2020, file photo, an offshore petroleum drilling rig is shown in the Gulf of Mexico.
March 26

Wind power will continue to grow, despite Trump's attempts to halt it: Experts

The Dept. of the Interior said it will pay nearly $1B to stop wind projects.
March 26
Wind turbines generate electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm, July 7, 2022, near Block Island, Rhode Island. The first commercial offshore wind farm in the United States is located 3.8 miles from Block Island, Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ocean.
March 17

How a green energy transition could impact international conflict

Decarbonization could lead to more outcomes apart from a decrease in emissions.
March 17
Smoke rises from the Thai bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree' near the Strait of Hormuz after an attack, March 11, 2026.
March 05

This is how much ice Antarctica has lost over the last 30 years

The rapid retreat in one region is unexplainable, scientists said.
March 05
Pine Island Glacier in 2018.
March 04

There could be a major flaw in how sea levels are calculated, scientists say

There could be a major flaw in how sea levels have been calculated.
March 04
A one-story beach cottage fell into the Atlantic Ocean on the Outer Banks March 13, 2023, the fourth home to collapse into the sea on Hatteras Island in the past year.
February 15

Trump’s EPA repeals landmark scientific finding on climate change

On “This Week,” chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the fallout from the EPA’s reversal of a scientific finding allowing the government to legislatively address climate change.
February 15
VIDEO: Trump’s EPA repeals landmark scientific finding on climate change
February 14

How EPA rolling back greenhouse gas endangerment finding could impact health

The finding determined six key greenhouse gases threaten human health.
February 14
In this Aug. 21, 2024, file photo, the United States Environmental Protection Agency building is shown in Washington, D.C.
February 13

Senate Democrats launch investigation into new EPA rule on air pollution

A dollar value will no longer be applied to health benefits from clean air.
February 13
Traffic flows on Interstate 405 during the evening commute at sunset, Jan. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.
February 13

Trump overturns EPA’s climate change regulations

President Donald Trump called the EPA's greenhouse gas emission findings a “giant scam.”
February 13
VIDEO: Trump overturns EPA’s climate change regulations
February 13

Climate change reality check

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee fact checks the Trump’s administration claim that greenhouse gas emissions warming the planet is a “scam."
February 13
VIDEO: Climate change reality check
February 12

EPA revokes landmark climate change finding

Michael Gerrard, director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, breaks down what's at stake after the Trump administration ended regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.
February 12
VIDEO: EPA revokes landmark climate change finding
February 12

EPA to rescind landmark 2009 finding on greenhouse gases' harmful effect on climate

The Trump administration is rescinding the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' environmental harm.
February 12
The Trump administration is rescinding the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' environmental harm.
February 12

White House rolls back key EPA climate regulation

ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang explains why the administration moved to reverse the EPA’s endangerment finding and what could come next.
February 12
VIDEO: White House rolls back key EPA climate regulation
February 10

Why boreal forests are expanding northward, scientists say

Boreal forests have experienced the fastest warming of any forested biome.
February 10
The Tanana River near the town of Delta Junction, Alaska, Sept. 18, 2025.
February 05

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say

Water supplies and winter tourism are threatened by the lack of snow.
February 05
In this image released by Deer Valley Resort, low snow cover is shown on Jan. 9, 2026.
February 04

Fewer cities will be suitable to host the Winter Olympics in coming decades

Cities currently suitable to host the Winter Games may not be by the 2050s.
February 04
Athletes train for the men's ski cross ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Livigno, Italy, February 3, 2026.
January 15

Deforestation makes mosquitoes dine on human blood more frequently, study says

Deforestation has reduced the plants and animals on which mosquitoes feed.
January 15
In this July 28, 2021, file photo, an aerial view shows deforestation near a forest on the border between Amazonia and Cerrado in Nova Xavantina, Mato Grosso state, Brazil.
January 15

Study finds ocean damage nearly doubles climate costs

Environmental economist Bernardo Bastien-Olvera discusses new research showing that factoring in ocean damage nearly doubles the economic impact of climate change.
January 15
Environmental economist Bernardo Bastien-Olvera discusses new research showing that factoring in ocean damage nearly doubles the economic impact of climate change.
January 15

Damage to the ocean nearly doubles economic cost of climate change: Study

It's the first time the ocean has been factored into the cost of carbon.
January 15
Volunteers collect trash along a polluted shore as they take part in a coastal cleanup on September 13, 2025 in Navotas, Metro Manila, Philippines.
January 13

2025 was Earth's 3rd-warmest year as climate impacts intensify

"Atmospheric greenhouse gases have steadily increased over the last 10 years."
January 13
People try to stay cool during a heatwave, July 29, 2025, in New York.
December 31

Notable new state laws taking effect in 2026 cover hotels, AI and climate

Hawaii will place new or increased taxes on tourists to fund climate projects.
December 31
The Hawaii State Capitol building located in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
December 18

How the global food system is impacting obesity and climate change: Study

Both crises share common roots and solutions, researchers say.
December 18
December 11

Polar bears are 'rewriting their DNA' to survive warming Arctic, study suggests

The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050.
December 11
A polar bear in Greenland.
November 25

Mount Rainier is shrinking, and this is why scientists think it's happening

The summit has likely declined more than 20 feet, the study said.
November 25
View of Mount Rainier from the Naches Peak Loop Trail, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, Aug. 4, 2025.
November 25

Climate activist Greta Thunberg banned from Venice after Grand Canal dyed green

Similar demonstrations took place in several Italian cities over the weekend.
November 25
The Grand Canal, where the canal's water has been dyed green in a protest organised by the "Extinction Rebellion" climate activists, in Venice, Italy, Nov. 22, 2025.
November 25

How one study about rising sea levels sparked scientific controversy

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down what led to criticism of a recent study looking at climate change and sea level rise.
November 25
VIDEO: How one study about rising sea levels sparked scientific controversy
November 22

COP30 delegates agree to last-minute deal that falls short of expectations

The agreement does not include a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels worldwide.
November 22
Andre Correa do Lago, COP30 president, bangs a gavel during a plenary session at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, Nov. 22, 2025, in Belem, Brazil.
November 20

At least 13 treated for smoke inhalation after fire at UN Climate Summit in Brazil

A raging fire erupted at the U.N. Climate Summit in Brazil, forcing those in attendance to evacuate.
November 20
VIDEO: At least 13 treated for smoke inhalation after fire at UN Climate Summit in Brazil
November 20

Where in the US scientists are concerned sea level rise will flood toxic sites

Seven states along the coasts face the worst potential impact.
November 20
A sign warns people to stay out of the water at the George English Park lake due to contamination from sewer water on February 19, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
November 15

US maintains presence at COP30 despite Trump not sending delegation to climate summit

A coalition of 100 local U.S. leaders made the trip to Belem, Brazil.
November 15
Governor of California Gavin Newsom attends a press conference during the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil on Nov. 11, 2025.
November 12

Scientists figure out why human-wildlife conflict has increased in California

The highest increases were seen in mountain lion, coyote and bobcat encounters.
November 12
A coyote hunts for food on a hot, sunny day in the hills near Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park in San Dimas, Calif., May 9, 2025.
November 09

What to know about COP30 as the international climate conference gets underway

COP30 is being held in Belém, Brazil, the "gateway" to the Amazon rainforest.
November 09
Indigenous people hold hands during a demonstration in defense of the Amazon during the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, in Belem, Para state, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2025.
November 03

Environmental groups react to Senate vote to overturn Arctic protections

A GOP plan to open the National Petroleum Reserve to drilling was finalized.
November 03
In this June 28, 2024, file photo, caribou gather in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which is about the size of South Carolina, in Alaska.
November 03

Antarctic glacier retreating at rate 10 times faster than previously measured: Study

The calving was so drastic that it caused measurable earthquakes in the region.
November 03
The Hektoria (right) and Green (left) glaciers are seen in February 2024 surrounded by remnants of ice that were once attached.