Trump’s Next Chief of Staff Is Open to Doing More on Climate
While he opposed the Paris climate agreement, Representative Mark Meadows has signaled support for renewables and a possible carbon tax
Stories by Scott Waldman
Trump Administration Begins Work on Next National Climate Report
Climate science deniers are hoping to have a hand in the fifth assessment of climate impacts on the U.S., due out in 2022
Trump Touts Tree Planting but Ignores Climate in State of the Union Speech
Several GOP lawmakers have pushed tree planting as a climate mitigation strategy, though scientists say it alone will not curb emissions
Climate Deniers Launch Personal Attacks on Teen Activist
They also bash Greta Thunberg's autism, creating collateral damage for others
In Environment Speech, Trump Fails to Mention Climate Change
The address also included inaccurate claims on the state of U.S. air quality
Trump Administration Officials Scrubbed Climate Change from Press Releases
The dire predictions of a recent USGS study on sea level rise were removed from the agency’s release
White House Climate Review Could Damage Careers, Scientists Warn
Concerns mount over reports that federal researchers could be compelled to participate in the controversial exercise
Climate Preparation Report Released by Panel Previously Disbanded by Trump
The panel, which provides guidance on climate change to communities, was reconstituted by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
As Russian Military Moves into Thawing Arctic, U.S. Strategy Shifts
Two generals told a Senate panel that climate change is already affecting the U.S. military
Skeptics Are Being Recruited for an "Adversarial" Review of Climate Science
A proposed presidential committee would scrutinize research showing climate change is a national security risk
Border Wall Could Sap Military Funding for Climate Adaptation
Under the emergency declaration, some money to build the wall will come from a military construction account
Scientist Who Rejects Warming Is Named to EPA Advisory Board
John Christy has advocated for the repeal of regulations on greenhouse gas emissions
Scientists Consider “Quick Response” Plan to Counter Climate Misinformation
The effort comes as President Trump makes comments that deny climate science
2018 Was the 4th Warmest Year on Record, Berkeley Group Announces
The official federal announcement of global temperatures has been delayed by the U.S. government shutdown
Bush Had a Lasting Impact on Climate and Air Policy
The late 41st president started the national climate assessment and enacted policies to target acid rain
Human Pressures Have Shrunk Wildlife Populations by 60 Percent
In 40 years, human actions like deforestation have taken a major toll on wildlife, a new report finds
New Climate Report Was Too Cautious, Some Scientists Say
Experts cite important outcomes and costs of climate change left out of the latest IPCC report
The EPA’s Climate Rollbacks Could Mean Thousands of Premature Deaths
Climate regulations targeted by the Trump administration would also have reduced harmful pollutants
As Climate Scientists Speak Out, Sexist Attacks Are on the Rise
Female researchers have faced everything from personal insults to death and rape threats
Coming Soon: Acting EPA Administrator’s First Big Moves on Science
Critics are watching to see how closely Andrew Wheeler follows in Scott Pruitt’s footsteps
