Environment Despite climate change promises, governments plan to ramp up fossil fuel production A new study by the United Nations shows that the world's governments plan to carry on using coal, gas, and oil — despite promises made under the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming. Jaclyn Diaz
Environment A new report shows just how much climate change is killing the world's coral reefs Rising ocean temperatures killed 14% of the world's coral reefs, a new analysis finds. But it's not without hope: Experts say many can recover if immediate action is taken to curb future warming. Rachel Treisman
Science Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming? Rebecca Hersher
Science NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems. Rebecca Hersher
Science How Climate Change Is Fueling Hurricanes Like Ida Hurricane Ida rapidly gained strength right before it hit Louisiana this weekend. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico acted as fuel for the storm. Rebecca Hersher
Science The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change. Rebecca Hersher
Environment A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts. Rebecca Hersher
Science Climate Scientists Meet As Floods, Fires, Droughts And Heat Waves Batter Countries Hundreds of scientists are meeting to finalize a landmark climate report. It's meant to guide the next decade of international climate policy, but it's unclear if politicians will act on it. Rebecca Hersher
Science Earth Is Barreling Toward 1.5 Degrees Celsius Of Warming, Scientists Warn Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming. Rebecca Hersher
Science EPA Moves To Cut A Group Of Powerful Greenhouse Gases The EPA plans to phase out hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are used in refrigerators and air conditioners. When HFCs are released into the atmosphere, they are extremely good at trapping heat. Rebecca Hersher
