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March 01

Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world

Snowpack in traditional dogsledding regions has been lacking in recent years.
March 01
Dogs before a run at Manitou Crossing Kennels, owned by Blake and Jennifer Freking, in Finland, Minn., after the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was cancelled, Jan. 18, 2024.
March 06

US withdraws from climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says

The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green energy sources
March 06
FILE - A coal-fired power station in Witbank, South Africa, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)
March 03

Lobster fishermen can sue environmental group for defamation, judge says

A federal court has ruled that a group of fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation for publishing a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers
March 03
FILE - Max Oliver moves a lobster to the banding table aboard his boat while fishing off Spruce Head, Maine, on Aug. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
March 02

The warming planet is changing the ecosystem. It's also bad for automakers

Vehicle development could get expensive for automakers.
March 02
John Lundegren, who heads up Volvo's Drive Experience teams, says the unpredictable weather and lack of snow have impacted the company's annual winter testing programs.
February 26

Long periods of extreme heat can have impact on how fast you age: Study

Extreme heat is taking a silent toll at the cellular and the molecular level.
February 26
Misters blow water amid the city's worst heat wave on record in Phoenix, Ariz., July 25, 2023.
February 24

Greenpeace says pipeline company's lawsuit threatens the organization's future

A Texas pipeline company has sued Greenpeace accusing the organization of defamation, disruptions and attacks during protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline
February 24
FILE - Dakota Access pipeline protesters defy law enforcement officers who are trying to force them from a camp on private land in the path of pipeline construction, Oct. 27, 2016, near Cannon Ball, N.D. (AP Photo/James MacPherson, File)
February 20

Climate change shrinking glaciers faster than ever; 7 trillion tons lost since 2000

A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than ever
February 20
FILE - People walk near the Mendenhall Glacier on Feb. 9, 2025, in Juneau, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)
February 18

What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee examines claims made in Al Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” almost 20 years after its release.
February 18
VIDEO: What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions
February 11

Climate change having impact on our seasons

The Earth is seeing longer, hotter summers and shorter, milder winters due to climate change, experts say.
February 11
VIDEO: Longer, hotter summers - shorter, milder winters
February 11

How flying private contributes to climate change

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the impact of private jets on the environment, and possible solutions to this problem.
February 11
VIDEO: How flying private contributes to climate change
February 05

As global temps rise, scientists study these tiny particles in the atmosphere

The average surface air temperature was 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit.
February 05
Bathers cool off at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a record heatwave, Jan. 20, 2025.
February 05

Part of California is shifting toward the ocean at 4 inches per week

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is known for its frequent landslides.
February 05
Palos Verdes Peninsula.
January 31

USDA orders removal of climate change references from public websites

Web managers were told to identify, archive or unpublish materials mentioning climate change by "no later than close of business this Friday," according to internal emails obtained by ABC News.
January 31
VIDEO: USDA orders removal of climate change references from public websites
January 31

USDA orders removal of climate change mentions from public websites

The directive follows President Trump's orders reversing climate policies.
January 31
In this April 18, 2024, file photo, the sign marking the headquarters building for the US Department of Agriculture is shown in Washington, D.C.
January 29

How NASA could help solve the mystery of the 2024 temperature spike

The magnitude of a temperature increase since mid-2023 is puzzling scientists.
January 29
NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate the PACE spacecraft in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Jan. 30, 2024, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
January 30

Polar bear population in Canada's Hudson Bay declined by 50% due to climate change

Polar bears are struggling to survive as sea ice dwindles.
January 30
Polar bear and cubs.
January 28

Doomsday clock closest to 'midnight' it has ever been

The clock is set to 89 seconds to "midnight" as scientists and security experts say humanity is close to facing a global catastrophe with no advancement on nuclear risks and climate change.
January 28
Doomsday clock closest to 'midnight' it has ever been
January 28

Less winter sports fun?

The impact of human-amplified climate change on popular winter sports.
January 28
VIDEO: Less winter sports fun?
January 28

What the ozone layer can tell us about climate change

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee looks at how a decades long international effort to heal the ozone layer could be applied elsewhere.
January 28
VIDEO: What the ozone layer can tell us about climate change
January 24

Trump’s vision for energy, climate ‘pretty upsetting’: Former WH climate adviser

Gina McCarthy, former White House climate adviser under the Biden administration, talks about the president’s plans to tackle energy and climate issues.
January 24
VIDEO: Trump’s vision for energy, climate ‘pretty upsetting’: Former WH climate adviser
January 21

The role of climate change in natural disasters

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains the science that determines how much climate change factors into natural disasters.
January 21
VIDEO: The role of climate change in natural disasters
January 20

Trump changes the nation's approach to climate issues on Day 1

Trump's priorities are a radical departure from Biden's environmental approach.
January 20
President Donald Trump delivers remarks after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in an inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the United States Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025.
January 17

Tech giants warm up to Trump after warnings about climate change

Can big tech maintain climate commitments and their bottom lines under Trump?
January 17
Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook tour the Flextronics computer manufacturing facility where Apple's Mac Pros are assembled in Austin, Texas, on November 20, 2019.
January 14

Here's the science behind the Los Angeles wildfires

Conditions made for a perfect storm of flames.
January 14
A firefighter monitors the spread of the Auto Fire in Oxnard, northwest of Los Angeles, on Jan. 13, 2025.
January 08

This is how climate change contributed to the California wildfires

Powerful Santa Ana winds fueled the rapid spread of the blazes.
January 08
Iconic beach homes smolder from the Palisades Fire along the Pacific Coast Highway amid a powerful windstorm on Jan. 8, 2025 in Malibu, Calif.
January 13

Officials nationwide should prepare for potential climate disasters, researchers say

The wildfires were worsened by a perfect storm of conditions, experts said.
January 13
Fire Crews battle the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon, on Jan. 11, 2025, in Los Angeles.
January 09

2024 was Earth's warmest year on record, surpassing 2023

In 2024, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached the highest annual levels ever recorded on the planet, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
January 09
In 2024, the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached the highest annual levels ever recorded on the planet, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
December 18

This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales

A plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales was approved in 2022.
December 18
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
December 11

Why the sun is not solely responsible for the rapid global warming happening now

The sun may influence Earth's climate, but it is not causing climate change.
December 11
December 10

Why international travel is making climate change worse

Emissions associated with international and private travel are skyrocketing.
December 10
A Flexjet plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport in France, Sept. 13, 2024.
December 10

No, the sun isn’t causing global warming

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains why the sun isn’t to blame for what could be the warmest year recorded on Earth.
December 10
VIDEO: No, the sun isn’t causing global warming
December 04

How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species

Global warming is impacting the Florida scrub-jay, a one-of-a-kind bird species, in a way that is surprising to ornithologists.
December 04
Global warming is impacting the Florida scrub-jay, a one-of-a-kind bird species, in a way that is surprising to ornithologists.
December 04

Why climate change is making survival difficult for this iconic species

Warmer winters are leading to increased reproductive effort but lower success.
December 04
In this Sept. 9, 2015, file photo, a Florida scrub jay perches on lantana in Seahawk Park, Cape Coral, Fla.
December 04

How to turn ocean waves into renewable energy

Converting the power of water into energy is nothing new. Using ocean waves is.
December 04
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse as seen from Beverly Beach State Park near Newport, Ore.
December 03

Climate crisis is increasing the need for charitable donations

Jonathan McNamara, the communications director of the American Red Cross discusses "Giving Tuesday," a movement to celebrate generosity and donations during the holiday season.
December 03
VIDEO: Climate crisis is increasing the need for charitable donations
December 02

Why Texas could be the next big producer of green hydrogen

The Lone Star State has the potential to be a significant hydrogen supplier.
December 02
Transmission towers are seen at the CenterPoint Energy power plant on June 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
November 27

Drought, sea level rise causing salt water to shift closer to major drinking supply

Drinking water is not yet impacted, but officials are taking urgent measures.
November 27
The Delaware River overlooking Trenton, N.J. flows downstream as seen from from Morrisville, Pa., on Nov. 25, 2024.
November 26

It’s cold outside. What happened to global warming?

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated.
November 26
The low water levels in the Ashokan reservoir, part of the large reservoir system in upstate New York that provides fresh water to New York City, are shown in Ulster County, Nov. 16, 2024.
November 26

Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather

Climate and weather are two terms that go hand in hand but often get conflated. ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks it down.
November 26
VIDEO: Ginger Zee explains the difference between climate and weather
November 26

You can have a more environmentally friendly Thanksgiving with these tips

Simple swaps could lead to huge decreases in greenhouse gas emissions.
November 26
November 24

Major agreement made at UN Climate Conference

The new deal, known as “climate cash,” calls for wealthy countries to contribute $300 billion annually to help developing nations deal with the effects of climate change.
November 24
VIDEO: Major agreement made at UN Climate Conference
November 21

By the Numbers: How much would stalling climate change cost? Trillions

A look at the numbers behind the United Nations’ annual Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, and what nations, rich and poor, must accomplish to keep global temperatures from rising.
November 21
By the Numbers: How much would stalling climate change cost? Trillions
November 20

What is climate change's role in the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast?

A bomb cyclone is pummeling the Pacific Northwest.
November 20
Damage is seen in a neighborhood in Issaquah, Wash., Nov. 20, 2024, after a 'bomb cyclone' brought high winds to the Pacific Northwest overnight.
November 20

How climate change is making hurricanes more dangerous

A vast majority of hurricanes between 2019 and 2023 measured stronger winds.
November 20
Neighborhoods are inundated in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in Lake Maggiore, Fla., on Oct. 10, 2024.
November 19

Why Trump's pick for energy secretary is wrong about green energy: Experts

"There is no climate crisis," Wright said in 2023.
November 19
Wind turbines in a field at sunrise on June 28, 2024 in Nolan, Texas.
November 13

The world's corals are facing dire consequences from climate change: New research

Corals and the ecosystems they house face a multitude of threats.
November 13
Natural Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
November 01

‘Team Climate’ to run NYC marathon

Members of the nonprofit New York Road Runners “Team Climate” are lacing up to spotlight the marathon’s sustainable advancements this year.
November 01
VIDEO: ‘Team Climate’ to run NYC marathon
October 24

By the Numbers: Young people worry about climate change

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.
October 24
By the Numbers: Young people worry about climate change
October 15

Education in climate change now required for UC San Diego students

There are more than 40 courses that fulfill the requirement.
October 15
University of California at San Diego campus and medical school May  17, 2022
October 12

Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?

Hurricanes Milton and Helene slammed Florida, leading to widespread damage.
October 12
In an aerial view, construction cranes dot the skyline on Oct. 02, 2023 in Miami.