January wasn't expected to break global temperature records. But it did. The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried. Alejandra Borunda
Chocolate lovers feel the price pinch this Valentine's Day Another cocoa harvest in West Africa has come up short, leading to the worst deficit in decades. That means higher prices for chocolate makers and for shoppers. Alina Selyukh
As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage The federal government hopes former coal towns will help the nuclear industry grow, by taking on the decades-long challenge of storing radioactive waste Scott Franz
Washington state clean-energy funds re-frozen by Trump White House More than $500 million in federal funding for clean energy in Washington state is being held up by the Trump Administration. John Ryan
In Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, temps of 107 have prompted safety warnings Summer is hot in Rio, but this is hotter than normal. Mercury could top 107 degrees. And the record heat is triggering alerts and safety warnings. Carrie Kahn Play AudioListen 2 mins
This rare, intelligent species of crow is taking flight in Hawaii again An endangered crow, found only in Hawaii, is flying free again. The alala has survived only in captivity after almost going extinct. Now, a small group has been returned to the forest of Maui. But its survival is not guaranteed – showing how hard it is to re-introduce species at the brink of extinction. Lauren Sommer Play AudioListen 4 mins
Lessons from Ithaca's Green New Deal As part of its Green New Deal, Ithaca pledged to decarbonize all of its buildings by 2030. It hasn't gone as planned, but the city has lessons for others trying to tackle this key climate challenge. REBECCA REDELMEIER Play AudioListen 6 mins
Greenpeace faces a $300 million lawsuit after Dakota Access Pipeline protests The company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline is suing Greenpeace for at least $300 million for damages the oil pipeline company says it suffered from protests in 2016 and 2017. Jeff Brady Play AudioListen 4 mins
How Greenland's cherished sled dog tradition is threatened by climate change Climate change has impacted virtually every part of life in Greenland. The tradition of dog sledding illustrates just one aspect of what's at risk for the island as the earth warms. Vincent Acovino Juana Summers Matt Ozug Ashley Brown Play AudioListen 9 mins
Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic. Hansi Lo Wang Michael Copley Alejandra Borunda Lauren Sommer
