
Can Democrats Block Trump’s EPA Nominee?
A candidate who doesn't believe in science would be “a very dangerous person to pick”

Can Democrats Block Trump’s EPA Nominee?
A candidate who doesn't believe in science would be “a very dangerous person to pick”

Antarctica Ice Shelf is Breaking from the Inside Out
The connected ice sheet could retreat even quicker in the future

Rapidly Changing Arctic Braces for Destabilization
A new report documents how the effects of global warming, such as sea ice and permafrost loss, cascade throughout the ecosystem

What Does Trump’s New “Open Mind” on the Climate Accord Mean?
Some wonder if the president-elect will use the agreement as an international bargaining chip

Will the Rust Belt Stick with Coal Under Trump?
Market forces, not politics, will likely lessen the region’s reliance on coal

Trump Picks a Climate Skeptic to Enforce Environmental Laws
Jeff Sessions, choice for attorney general, has ridiculed greenhouse gas regulations

China Takes the Climate Spotlight as U.S. Heads for Exit
If the U.S. backs out of the Paris accord, it could give China the upper hand on a host of international issues

Obama Presses Ahead with Plans for Deep Emissions Cuts
The administration released its strategy at the UN climate talks for cutting U.S. emissions more than 80 percent by mid-century

Carbon Capture Still Viable under Trump
Energy Department official says businesses may want the technology for their own purposes

Military Leaders Urge Trump to See Climate as a Security Threat
Dozens of military and defense experts advised the president-elect that global warming should transcend politics

Rise in Global Carbon Emissions Slows
China is largely to thank, due to its declining use of coal

Could Trump Simply Withdraw U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement?
It's possible, but tricky, and could undermine global cooperation on other issues

No Plan B at Climate Talks, Given Trump Win
But leaders from other nations vow to band together to meet emissions targets

Trump’s Election Could Threaten Global Climate Agreement
But China could push back if U.S. seeks to renege

Sea Levels Will Rise Faster Than Ever
The Atlantic coast will be one of the hardest hit regions

Arctic Makes Ice at Record Slow Pace
After the summer thaw, winter sea ice is returning more slowly than ever

Climate Pledges Will Fall Short of Needed 2 Degree C Limit
Just a day before the Paris accord takes effect, the U.N. says nations must make deeper emissions cuts

Huge Transmission Line Will Send Oklahoma Wind Power to Tennessee
High-voltage, direct-current lines could become the backbone of a U.S. supergrid

Greenhouse Gases Made West Coast Drought Worse
Excessive warmth, not lack of precipitation, drove low snowpack in Spring 2016

Climate Proves to Be a Key Voter Issue in Florida
Latinos, a force in the important state, are far more concerned about climate change than other voters are

Brazil Greenhouse Gas Emission Spike Blamed on Deforestation
Over 2,000 square miles of forest were cut last year, raising emissions 3.5 percent according to researchers

Fish Turn on Genes to Adapt to Climate Change
Skate fish off Canadian coast use epigenetics to survive in warmer water

Dreaded Polar Vortex May Be Shifting
As the Arctic wind pattern migrates toward Europe it could allow frigid air to descend upon the U.S.

Lack of Cheap, Clean Hydrogen Slows Fuel-Cell Cars
Fuel cells are better than ever but refueling infrastructure lags