Stephen Hawking: Trump Pushing Earth's Climate 'Over The Brink'
The renowned physicist and cosmologist says the U.S. pulling out of the Paris climate change accord could turn our planet into another Venus.
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Drought Threatens Crops, Wildlife Along Spain's Guadalquivir River Delta
As they drill more wells to water crops, drought-stricken farmers in southwest Spain confront environmentalists in Doñana National Park, a migratory bird refuge that's lost 80 percent of its aquifer.
Scientists Try To Break Nigeria's Cycle Of Replanting Bad Yams
The tubers are essential to the country's economy and culture, but their quality keeps declining. Now, researchers have found a way to mass produce good seed yams — and it could save the industry.
Ethiopia's Coffee Farmers Are 'On The Front Lines Of Climate Change'
A new study says that Ethiopia could lose more than 50 percent of its coffee growing regions to climate change. But, higher altitude areas could become more suitable for coffee in the coming decades.
What's The Difference Between Famine And Hunger? A Food FAQ
We asked our readers what they wanted to know about world hunger? So many thoughtful questions came in that we did a roundup of queries about hunger and famine.
A Little-Known Climate Fund Is Suddenly In The Spotlight
It's the Green Climate Fund. It was called out last week by President Trump, who said he would cut off U.S. "billions." What does it do, exactly, and what will be the impact of the cutback?
Hawaii Signs Legislation To Implement Goals Of Paris Climate Accord Anyway
Gov. David Ige signed the Senate bill on Tuesday, saying he was motivated by the evidence of climate change visible in Hawaii. It's a commitment to reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions.
PHOTOS: Here's What Climate Change Looks Like To Uganda's Coffee Farmers
Coffee is Uganda's most valuable industry, but climate change could cut production by half by 2050. Small farmers there are already feeling the effects, as they document in these photos.
Mayors, Companies Vow To Act On Climate, Even As U.S. Leaves Paris Accord
President Trump has announced he will withdraw the U.S. from the global agreement to fight climate change. But more than 1,200 mayors, governors and business leaders say they're still on board.
FACT CHECK: Is President Trump Correct That Coal Mines Are Opening?
Locals in Jennerstown, Pa., are celebrating the grand opening of a coal mine and the estimated 70 jobs it brings. But the broad trends pushing the industry down are likely to continue, experts say.