Stories by ClimateWire

Democratic and Republican mayors in the Sunshine State realize something must be done about global warming

Connection to hurricanes, tornadoes, hail and wildfires less certain, according to extreme weather report

The timeline for the EPA’s methane crackdown remains unclear

Scientists use ocean data to more accurately predict a hurricane's strength as it approaches landfall

In debate, Sanders portrays himself as the stronger candidate on climate change

Warmer air leads to larger ice grains and more absorption of sunlight

Science and engineering will have little effect if lawmakers don't craft policies to back energy advances

U.S. has to fund clean energy more aggressively or the developing world will resort to fossil fuels  

But can its numbers be trusted?

The world must “stop procrastinating” and tackle “the most urgent threat facing our species”

Scientists clarify the recent confusion

Devastations shows why the world must get serious about helping island nations

Danish firm is second, U.S. is third, in booming market 

Low gasoline prices and urban sprawl spur more trips; fuel efficieny is crucial to keeping emissions in check

The extent of sea ice in winter is diminishing, just as it is in summer

And a supporter says if Sanders is elected president he could usher in a carbon tax

With gasoline under $2 a gallon, hybrid carmakers try to sell models on sportiness and attitude

Because the science is settled there is no need for more basic research, the government says

Republicans lambaste the president as well as "progressive climate activists"

Health officials say taxing red meat could improve people's diets and lower greenhouse gas emissions, but economists say it won't work

Warmer air causes trees to use food faster, starving while drought also dries them out

Reducing air pollution is a bigger incentive than lowering carbon emissions

Democrats push clean energy, Republicans vow to dismantle emissions cuts

One oceanographer says changing ocean currents amped up snowfall