2023 will be the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?
Global temperatures soared past previous records this year. Scientists say it's what they expect to see as the climate keeps changing.
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Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know
Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.
How to inspire climate hope in kids? Get their hands dirty
A school composting program in Los Angeles helps teach students how to take climate action through its composting program.
2023 in photos: NPR station photographers share memorable moments
From across the country, NPR member station visual journalists have documented events in their states and cities. These images represent some of the year's most remarkable stories.
A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls 'The End of Eden'
South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.
How a utility company fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one of a handful of states trying to limit the practice.
Afghan student made a plea for his uninvited homeland at U.N. climate summit
Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. But it was not invited to COP28. A young Afghan student came and advocated for his homeland. Did he make any progress?
Arctic "report card" points to rapid and dramatic impacts of climate change
This past summer in the Arctic was the warmest since 1900, leading to early snowmelt and diminished sea ice.
This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities
Umesh Balal is determined to make the voices of people with disabilities, young people and Indigenous people heard at the world's largest meeting on climate change.
Captive in a chicken coop: The plight of debt bondage workers
India outlawed this form of forced labor: An employer pays a cash sum in exchange for weeks of labor and extracts penalties if terms are not met. But it persists — and appears to be on the rise.