Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
68% of voters say climate change will be ‘important issue’ in their 2020 election decision
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg endorses Joe Biden
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
Yosemite National Park closes because of hazardous air quality
Park rangers anticipate Yosemite to be closed at least through the weekend.
Huge chunk of Greenland’s ice cap breaks off, evidence of rapid climate change, scientists say
The glacier section that broke off is 42.3 square miles. The glacier is at the end of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream, where it flows off the land and into the ocean.
California governor gently confronts Trump on climate change
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had President Donald Trump one-on-one on live TV Monday, a perfect opportunity to spar with Democrats’ public enemy No. 1 just 50 days before the election.
The Northern Hemisphere officially had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
Joe Biden says recent extreme weather, fires underscore urgent need to address climate change
Biden said it's another crisis that Trump “won't take responsibility for.”
NFL: Poor air quality index due to wildfires could impact start time of season opener between Rams, Cowboys
NFL officials have announced that they will be closely monitoring the air quality index ahead of Sunday night’s season opener between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys, potentially delaying the start time due to smoke from wildfires raging across the region.
Climate change largely missing from 2020 presidential campaigns as fires rage in the US
Historic wildfires are sweeping across the nation’s West Coast, but you wouldn’t know it from the presidential campaign. For President Donald Trump, the historic wildfires ravaging Democratic strongholds on the West Coast are presenting another crisis at a time when he can ill afford one.
Climate change: World is getting close to exceeding temperature limit, UN report says
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness becomes International Dark Sky Sanctuary
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now a certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary, one of only 13 in the world.
Fires, hurricanes, triple-digit heat: Think 2020′s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
Poor air quality creates hazy conditions in Phoenix-metro area
The poor air quality is causing problems for hikers. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
UN agency laments summer's 'deep wound' to Earth's ice cover
The United Nations weather agency says this summer will go down for leaving a “deep wound” in the frozen parts of the planet after a heat wave in the Arctic, shrinking sea ice and the collapse of a leading Canadian ice shelf.
Environmental expert talks about the haze the Valley has been experiencing
If you've noticed the air quality in Arizona hasn't been the best, you're not alone. There are several reasons why the air is dense and hazy.
Major hurricanes are brewing at a higher rate than years past, and they're causing more damage
Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often.
Study: Climate change contributes to the spread of certain diseases through mosquitoes
A study released on World Mosquito Day revealed that climate change has helped to sustain and spread certain diseases, such as the West Nile virus.