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October 31

Black vultures attack, kill cattle. Climate change one reason they're spreading north

Black vultures have killed and eaten several calves on Tom Karr’s cattle ranch in southeastern Ohio, a loss he says didn't happen two decades ago
October 31
A black vulture, top right, flies Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
October 28

Anxiety over global warming leading some young Americans to say they don't want kids

Younger generations of Americans are increasingly citing climate change as making them reticent to have children
October 28
A man holds up a child while walking in a park at sunset, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in Shawnee, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
October 28

Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering

Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but he thinks scientific innovation will curb it
October 28
FILE - Bill Gates poses for photos after an interview with The Associated Press in Indian Wells, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
October 22

Billion-dollar disaster data returns, but it's not being run by the government

"This dataset was simply too important to stop being updated."
October 22
An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2025.
October 22

Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for 1st time as temperatures in region rise

Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were found in the garden town of Kjós. Along with Antarctica, Iceland was previously one of two regions too cold for mosquitoes to inhabit.
October 22
Three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes were found in the garden town of Kjós. Along with Antarctica, Iceland was previously one of two regions too cold for mosquitoes to inhabit.
October 21

Mosquitoes found in Iceland for 1st time as temperatures in the region rise

Climate change is causing the mosquito to expand its geography.
October 21
In this Jan. 31, 2023, file photo, a ringworm mosquito (Culiseta annulata) is shown on a control monitor connected to a microscope in the laboratory for mosquito monitoring at the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) on the German island of Riems.
October 20

Carbon cost of meat in US: This is how many greenhouse gas emissions are released

Emissions from U.S. consumption are comparable to fossil fuel use, a study said.
October 20
Cows are seen here in this undated file photo.
October 08

Why snow leopards are in danger of extinction

One of the most elusive animal species may disappear, researchers said.
October 08
A snow leopard from Ladakh, India.
October 09

King Charles III, Prince William attend climate event after William calls for change

The climate change event was attended by global climate ambassadors.
October 09
Prince William, Prince of Wales and King Charles III smile as they attend the Countdown to COP30 at the Natural History Museum on October 09, 2025 in London, England.
October 01

Pope Leo makes first major address on climate change

The pontiff also appeared to criticize American politicians this week for the treatment of immigrants as “inhuman.”
October 01
VIDEO: Pope Leo makes first major address on climate change
September 24

Climate change results in rare hybrid bird between green jay and blue jay: Study

Researchers at the University of Texas believe warming temperatures prompted a rare hybridization of a blue jay and green jay.
September 24
Researchers at the University of Texas believe warming temperatures prompted a rare hybridization of a blue jay and green jay.
September 23

Fact-checking what Trump said about climate change during the UN General Assembly

The president made several suspect claims about clean energy and climate change.
September 23
A large array of solar panels, located one hour north of Los Angeles in Kern County, is viewed on November 15, 2022, near Mojave, California.
September 22

Climate change results in rare hybrid bird between green jay and blue jay

Ornithologists and hobby birders alike were thrilled over the hybridization.
September 22
Researchers at the University of Texas discovered a rare hybrid of a green jay and blue jay, seen here in this undated photo.
September 24

Fact-checking Trump’s climate change, renewable energy claims

ABC News’ Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee fact checks President Donald Trump’s claims on climate change and renewable energy being “too expensive” from his United Nations speech on Tuesday.
September 24
VIDEO: Fact-checking Trump’s climate change, renewable energy claims
September 02

How a coral 'baby boom' will help fortify reef system off Florida coasts

Researchers have orchestrated a "baby boom" of corals that will help fortify the reef system off the Florida coast that was heavily degraded as a result of record ocean warming.
September 02
Researchers have orchestrated a "baby boom" of corals that will help fortify the reef system off the Florida coast that was heavily degraded as a result of record ocean warming.
September 03

Dozens of scientists push back on Department of Energy climate report

Over 85 scientists released a critical review of a recent DOE climate report.
September 03
The sun flares over the U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters Building on April 13, 2025, in Washington, DC.
August 18

Scientists propose plan to turn nuclear waste into nuclear energy

The waste could be used for nuclear fusion, say researchers.
August 18
The cooling tower of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio.
August 13

Glacier lake outburst at Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier causes record-breaking flooding

Juneau, Alaska is bracing for possibly catastrophic flooding as a basin dammed within the Mendenhall Glacier has started to release rainwater and snowmelt downstream, according to officials.
August 13
Juneau, Alaska is bracing for possibly catastrophic flooding as a basin dammed within the Mendenhall Glacier has started to release rainwater and snowmelt downstream, according to officials.
August 13

Record glacial flooding threatens Juneau, residents urged to evacuate

Residents in Juneau have been urged to evacuate
August 13
In this screen grab from a video, Glacial Lake is shown, 2.5 Miles North of Nugget Creek near Auke Bay, AK., along the Mendenhall River, on Aug. 13, 2025.
August 07

Rapid ice loss on previously stable glacier leaves scientists baffled

The Perito Moreno glacier in Argentina was previously considered stable.
August 07
Glaciar Perito Moreno as seen from below Cerro Buenos Aires on the Península de Magallanes, October 2024. On the left Brazo Rico; on the right Canal de los Témpanos.
August 06

Air quality alerts in place across 10 states as heat warnings issued in Southwest

Record high temperatures are also possible for cities like Phoenix and Tucson.
August 06
The Statue of Liberty is seen through haze due to Canadian wildfire smoke during sunset, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in New York.
August 05

How beaches are affected by climate change

Ocean experts warn about coastal shorelines changing over time and how climate change can impact coastal erosion.
August 05
VIDEO: How our beaches are affected by climate change
July 29

Trump's Environmental Protection Agency plans to kill 'endangerment' climate rule

The rule is the result of the 2007 Supreme Court decision Massachusetts v. EPA.
July 29
In this Feb. 6, 2025, file photo, the Environmental Protection Agency building is shown in Washington, D.C.
July 29

EPA moves to repeal scientific finding that allows climate regulation

Michael Gerrard, the founder of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University, discusses the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest proposal.
July 29
VIDEO: EPA moves to repeal scientific finding that allows climate regulation
July 28

Hidden health dangers linked to heat during warm summer nights

Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States.
July 28
People hangout at Elysian Park at night due to high temperatures during the day, Sept. 6, 2024, in Los Angeles.
July 15

Climate change amplifying extreme rain events in this part of the US, research shows

A deluge of rain caused flash flooding in New York City and surrounding regions.
July 15
A view shows a flooded subway station in New York, July 14, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
July 09

What scientists learned about climate change by studying whale poop

Warming ocean waters are encouraging more rapid production of harmful blooms.
July 09
Aerial view of six bowhead whales traversing the Beaufort Sea.
July 07

Climate change will likely lead to more extreme weather events like in Texas: Experts

Greenhouse gases have resulted in a warming planet, scientists say.
July 07
Boerne search and rescue teams navigate upstream in an inflatable boat on the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Comfort, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.
June 24

Environmental advocates sound alarm over Trump's plan to repeal forest protections

The "Roadless Rule" has been effective since enacted in 2001, supporters say.
June 24
The Tongass National Forest on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska, July 2, 2021.
June 20

The ocean is changing colors, researchers say. Here's what it means.

Warming waters are causing the colors of the ocean to change -- a trend that could impact humans if it were to continue, according to new research.
June 20
Warming waters are causing the colors of the ocean to change -- a trend that could impact humans if it were to continue, according to new research.
June 19

The ocean is changing colors, researchers say. Here's what it means.

Ocean waters toward the poles and the equator are now different hues.
June 19
A man fishes from the shore of the Atlantic Ocean in Casablanca, May 31, 2025.
June 17

What growing Antarctic ice can tell us about a warming Earth

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee discusses the relationship between rising temperatures and snowstorms.
June 17
VIDEO: What growing Antarctic ice can tell us about a warming Earth
June 14

Climate change leads to spread of infection-causing fungi, scientists say

Strains of Aspergillus are already in the U.S. but are expected to expand.
June 14
In this undated file photo, a corn field is shown in Iowa.
June 12

EPA plans to repeal landmark power plant emission regulations

The changes would reverse two landmark power plant emission regulations.
June 12
The Warrick Power Plant, a coal-fired electricity-generating station, operates, April 8, 2025, in Newburgh, Ind.
June 03

How human-amplified climate change affects weather events

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the complex relationship between climate change and weather forecasts.
June 03
VIDEO: How human-amplified climate change affects weather events
June 03

Ready for a scorcher? What to know about NOAA's summer 2025 forecast

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center warns of above-average temps across the U.S.
June 03
May 22

How penguin feces can help to mitigate climate change

Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research.
May 22
Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new research.
May 22

Penguin poop may be key in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica: Study

Ammonia in penguin and seabird poop could help increase the formation of clouds.
May 22
Adelie penguins walking along the Antarctic coastline.
May 19

These Trump policies will have the most lasting impact on the environment: Experts

Clean water, clean air and scientific advances could be in jeopardy.
May 19
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Jason Ulseth shows a large collection area of trash along the bank during a boat tour of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta, on April 22, 2025, on the occasion of Earth Day.
May 16

Where scientists may have found a hidden source of clean energy

A natural gas could be a key component of climate mitigation, scientists say.
May 16
Green Hydrogen renewable energy production pipeline - green hydrogen gas for clean electricity solar and windturbine facility.
May 14

Court rules that Joshua tree should have protections

Climate change is severely threatening Joshua trees, studies show.
May 14
Joshua trees stand in a campground in Joshua Tree National Park on February 20, 2025 near Joshua Tree, California.
May 14

Millions of pregnancies could be at risk due to climate change

The United States gains 12 pregnancy heat-risk days per year on average.
May 14
May 13

Why too much carbon dioxide harms the planet

CO2 is a natural part of the planet, but too much has tipped the climate scales.
May 13
In this May 8, 2023, file photo, the Jon Amos Power plant is shown in West Virginia.
May 09

What Pope Leo XIV has said about climate change

The new pope has previously emphasized the need for "urgent action."
May 09
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, May 9, 2025.
May 07

Does it feel like allergy season is getting longer, more severe? Here's why

Experts say climate change and carbon emissions are leading to longer seasons.
May 07
May 06

How climate change prompted Hawaii to increase taxes on hotels

The first-of-its kind legislation will raise money for environmental projects.
May 06
Tropical landscape with lush gardens, a lagoon-style pool, and buildings of Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club, Oahu, Kapolei, Hawaii, July 27, 2024.
May 01

Climate author on what his team's government dismissal could mean for the planet

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with climate assessment author and Tulane University Professor Jesse Keenan after his team was dismissed by President Donald Trump's administration.
May 01
VIDEO: Gov. climate assessment author on what his teams dismissal could mean for the planet
April 23

Largest coral bleaching event on record impacts 84% of world's reefs: NOAA

The impacted reefs span at least 83 countries and territories.
April 23
In this May 8, 2024, file photo, bleached corals are seen in a reef in Koh Mak, Trat province, Thailand.
April 23

This sustainable solution could make housing cheaper, more environmentally friendly

The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
April 23
3D printed homes can help ease the housing crisis and climate crisis, experts say.
April 22

The science that can protect Earth from climate change

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee tackles one of the most common myths she hears about climate change.
April 22
VIDEO: The science that can protect Earth from climate change