India Says It Will Lower Rate Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
India released its pledges ahead of December's global climate change summit in Paris. "We want to walk [a] cleaner energy path," says the country's environment minister.
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Scientists Try Radical Move To Save Bull Trout From A Warming Climate
Bull trout are dwindling in Montana as their home waters warm and invasive fish devour them. Scooping up threatened fish and moving them higher up the mountain could backfire. Is the risk worth it?
The Republican Businessman Who Wants The GOP To Address Climate Change
One wealthy Republican businessman is pushing for the GOP to change its messaging — and get on board with addressing climate action.
Pope's U.S. Visit Comes As He Calls For Climate Change Action
Pope Francis is coming to the U.S. this week. He will be the first pontiff to address a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday.
Conservative Lawmaker Boycotting Pope's Address Over Climate-Change Views
Because of Pope Francis' more progressive views on climate change, Rep. Paul Gosar, a Catholic Republican from Arizona, is boycotting the pope's address to Congress. He's facing pushback for it.
California Considers Sweeping Proposals To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The state is often a step ahead of the status quo when it comes to environmental policy, and climate change is no exception. New legislation includes a plan to cut gasoline use in vehicles by half.
Obama's Fish Tale: Spawned On By A Salmon
The president got more than he bargained for during what was supposed to be a routine photo op at a fishing village in Alaska.
Tree Counter Is Astonished By How Many Trees There Are
Earth is home to more than 3 trillion trees, a new map of forest density shows. That's more than anyone realized. But the total is also down about 46 percent since the first humans arrived.
How Are U.N. Climate Talks Like A Middle School? Cliques Rule
Tiny island nations, Latin American developing countries and even non-joiners like Switzerland have all found more power and influence in climate negotiations after forming or joining a group.
Obama To Rename Continent's Highest Peak From Mount McKinley To Denali
Efforts to change the mountain's name back to Denali date back to 1975. The White House says changing the name back "recognizes the sacred status of Denali to generations of Alaska Natives."