Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, a study finds
Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.
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The fate of North Carolina's climate and what it means for those who live here
The last decade in North Carolina has been the warmest on record. If nothing is done to slow down global warming the trend lines are not promising.
Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions
Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change
Photographer Vlad Sokhin's latest work, Warm Waters, is an exploration of climate change traveling across 18 countries and off-the-map territories seen by seldom few.
How decades of disinformation about fossil fuels halted U.S. climate policy
Most Americans want the government to tackle climate change, but decades of industry lobbying and misinformation have repeatedly worked together to prevent meaningful action.
Greenhouse gas levels reached record highs in 2020, even with pandemic lockdowns
The U.N. meteorological agency says despite a decrease in emissions due to reduced economic activity during COVID-19, carbon dioxide and other warming gases continued to accumulate in the atmosphere.
Despite climate change promises, governments plan to ramp up fossil fuel production
A new study by the United Nations shows that the world's governments plan to carry on using coal, gas, and oil — despite promises made under the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming.
A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs
Rising ocean temperatures killed 14% of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming.
The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming
People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming?