Half of World’s Beaches Could Disappear by Century’s End, Report Says

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Mar 2, 2020 A member of the study team says the estimated loss due to greenhouse gas emissions is in fact "a bit conservative” and could be higher. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Marathon Climate Talks in Madrid Fizzle to End With Slim Deal

FRANK JORDANS and ARITZ PARRA / The Associated Press Dec 15, 2019 The lack of meaningful action against major polluters after two weeks of negotiations by U.N. leaders causes widespread disappointment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Quick Wins’ Needed to Keep Climate Goals Within Reach, U.N. Says

JAMEY KEATEN and FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2019 "We need to catch up on the years in which we procrastinated,” top official says as report shows a hike in greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Greatest Scam in History Is Taking Us All Down

Naomi Oreskes / TomDispatch Nov 11, 2019 The energy companies took us all. Think of it as the climate-change scam that beat science, big time. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

A Prehistoric Reminder of the Immense Damage We’ve Done

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Oct 10, 2019 Carbon dioxide levels are higher now than in all human history, and prehistory too: a low-carbon world nurtured our distant forebears. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Surprising Way the Health Care Industry Fuels Climate Change

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Sep 11, 2019 A new report points to a little-known contributor to the world's carbon footprint originating in the global health care sector. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Can Trees Save Us From Climate Change?

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Jul 16, 2019 Scientists now know where to start restoring the forests to soak up carbon and cool the planet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.N. Chief Warns Paris Climate Goals Still Not Enough

AYA BATRAWY and MALAK HARB / The Associated Press Jun 30, 2019 Antonio Guterres paints a grim picture of "grave climate emergency" as he urges nations to take immediate steps on coal and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oregon Republicans End 9-Day Walkout as Climate Bill Fails

ANDREW SELSKY and SARAH ZIMMERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 29, 2019 Democrats deny GOP lawmakers' claim that their action killed the landmark carbon-emissions legislation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Military’s Dirty Little Secret

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Jun 26, 2019 The American armed forces pose a danger to human survival in many ways. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Oregon Tackles Climate Change With Cap-and-Trade Proposal

SARAH ZIMMERMAN / The Associated Press Jun 17, 2019 There is fractured support for the policy among environmental groups. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Green Wave: Europe Wakes Up to Climate Concerns After Vote

FRANK JORDANS / The Associated Press May 27, 2019 Green parties in Germany, France, Britain and elsewhere celebrate big gains in the European Parliament elections amid growing concerns over climate change. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )