Climate Crisis

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A vast majority of hurricanes between 2019 and 2023 measured stronger winds.

"There is no climate crisis," Wright said in 2023.

Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29

Corals and the ecosystems they house face a multitude of threats.

The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years

A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels

The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions e...

Experts calculate that curbing and coping with global warming is going to cost trillions of dollars and poor nations just don’t have it

Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer that live only in the piney and marshy wetlands of the Florida Keys, have always faced risks — mostly from being hit by cars speeding along U.S. Highway 1

Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking treatment for smog-related ailments

Members of the nonprofit New York Road Runners “Team Climate” are lacing up to spotlight the marathon’s sustainable advancements this year.

A large online, peer-reviewed survey has found a widening majority of older teens and young adults believe climate change is real and they are concerned about what those in power will do about it.

There are more than 40 courses that fulfill the requirement.

Hurricanes Milton and Helene slammed Florida, leading to widespread damage.

A study suggests the coming years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."

The topography of Florida's Gulf Coast makes it susceptible to storm surge.

An unprecedented late season heat wave is blanketing the western U.S.

As climate disasters grow more costly, insurers aren't paying policies.

Madigan Traversi, 18, is now seeking change as a youth climate activist.

The North Carolina city was once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees.

Researchers found widespread concern on water issues and climate change.

ABC News' Ginger Zee breaks down how researchers are modifying apples to adapt to climate change.

Author and Reuters senior correspondent Ernest Scheyder joins ABC News Live to discuss how green energy devices are made from materials sourced from mining.

"What If We Get It Right?" explores options for preserving the planet.

Here's what's driving up the cost of a fresh cup of Joe.

The series takes us to Southeast Asia, South America and Central Africa.

The presidential hopefuls are mostly following party lines on global warming.

The last time Earth recorded a cooler-than-average year was in 1976.

The stronger the weather event, the more likelihood of power outages.

Why denying the science of climate change is no longer politically tenable.

The addition of heavy metals into the water system could impact the food chain.

Climate change is leading to flooding even without big storms.

Both Democrats and Republicans rank climate change lower than other issues.

Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.

Earlier springs and warmer autumns present more time for ticks to thrive.

Walz has supported major climate legislation in Minnesota.

Fossils in the Arctic reflect glacial melting that was possibly not due to human interference, research shows.

Central Greenland was once iceless, an analysis of fossils show.

Francis talks about world conflicts, climate change and possible solutions.

Sustainable lawns aren't just good for the planet.

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Debra Hendrickson who warns about the health of children in her book, “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change.”

Several regions all over the world are experiencing scorching temperatures.

The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.

The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.

Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.

Scientists are discovering more ways global warming is affecting the planet.

The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying."

Researchers say glaciers face "tipping point into irreversible recession."

One resident says he is spending 25% of his earnings on water.

Nearly 90% of Americans faced an extreme weather event in the last 5 years.