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December 10, 2019

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Benji Backer: How to depolarize the climate change debate

Climate change has become a polarizing, partisan topic. It shouldn’t be. 

December 10, 2019

Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating,' new study reveals

The Greenland ice sheet's losses have accelerated dramatically since the 1990s and it's now losing more than seven times as much ice per year, according to a new study.

December 9, 2019

Climate scientists try to cut their own carbon footprints

For years, Kim Cobb was the Indiana Jones of climate science. The Georgia Tech professor flew to the caves of Borneo to study ancient and current climate conditions. She jetted to a remote South Pacific island to see the effects of warming on coral.

December 6, 2019

Massive animals in Australia died from humans and climate change, study says

Nearly 42,000 years ago, massive animals such as six-foot-tall birds, 23-foot long lizards and wombat-like creatures the size of a Buick could be seen roaming the countryside. But a new study has found that these megafaunas became extinct because of human intervention and climate change. 

December 3, 2019

'Snowball Earth' discovery: Experts reveal how life survived prehistoric ice age

Nearly 600 million years ago, a massive ice age radically altered the planet's climate, resulting in a "Snowball Earth." Now, researchers believe they have discovered how early animals on this planet survived — and thrived — during the colossal event.

December 2, 2019

At odds with Trump, Tim Cook, other tech CEOs, sign renewed commitment to Paris Agreement

Despite having a seemingly cordial relationship with President Trump, Apple CEO Tim Cook reiterated one grave area of disagreement on Monday — the Paris Agreement.

November 22, 2019

Gigantic tsunami pushed boulders as heavy as tanks inland, scientists say

A gigantic and powerful tsunami with 49-foot waves that tossed boulders as heavy as tanks inundated Oman about 1,000 years ago, scientists say.

November 20, 2019

2019 could be Earth’s second-hottest year, NOAA finds

2019 is poised to be either the second or third-warmest year on record, according to newly released data from the U.S. government.

November 15, 2019

Venice suffers worst flooding in 50 years, mayor blames climate change

Venice is in a state of emergency as the Italian city deals with the aftermath of one of the worst floods in its history.

November 13, 2019

The Arctic's most stable sea ice is vanishing alarmingly fast

After climate change melts the Arctic Ocean's year-round ice cover, only the region's oldest, thickest ice will remain ... or will it? A new study offers a dire warning that even this ice is at risk.