Anthropocene

Like the Northern Hemisphere before it, the Southern Hemisphere is set to be enveloped by sweltering heat during its upcoming summer

The Amazon rain forest is in the middle of a record-breaking drought because of deforestation, El Niño and climate change

A projected drop in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions—one of the largest of the past decade—is still not enough to meet the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord

Wolves and other animals seeking easy meals and ideal habitat can flock into areas burned by wildfire

Here is a snapshot of the warming world, from sea-level rise to fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energy growth

The U.S. will see “fewer emergency room visits, fewer asthma attacks” and will save money if it cuts carbon emissions, a new Union of Concerned Scientists analysis says

Shifting temperatures disrupt the cues animals rely on to navigate their environment

China and the U.S. agreed to new greenhouse gas reduction commitments ahead of upcoming climate talks, but the relationship between the world’s top two emitters remains “challenging”

The new U.S. National Climate Assessment details how climate change will alter nearly every aspect of American life—and how the U.S. can help avoid “potentially catastrophic outcomes”

A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change

The number of homes located within the perimeters of wildfires has doubled since the 1990s. A surprising ecosystem is responsible for the risk

Rising temperatures are increasing the likelihood of severe drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran