Developing nations say rich world needs to do more for climate changeSeveral African leaders noted their continent's rainforests helped gobble up excess carbon dioxide in the air from other countries.
At COP28, leaders reckon with the end of fossil fuelsIn a speech Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a permanent end to the use of fossil fuels.
Top world leaders talk of climate crisis and fossil fuels at UN summitMore than 130 world leaders are set to address the COP28 conference in Dubai that seeks to combat human-caused climate change.
At COP28, pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel useCalls to phase out fossil fuel use are growing louder as the United Nations meets for the COP28 climate conference.
COP28 leader denies report UAE wanted to seek oil deals at summitThe designated president for the COP28 climate talks said the allegations of UAE dealmaking plans were "false, not true, incorrect and not accurate."
Some world leaders say they won't attend COP28 climate talksThis week's climate summit in Dubai will be missing some heads of state who will remain focused on the war in Israel.
Farmers who grow barley and hops having to adapt to climate changeFarmers are seeing their barley crops impacted by extreme heat, drought and unpredictable growing seasons.
New report shows that US is warming faster than the rest of the worldIn Arizona, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health tracked 579 heat-associated deaths this summer, and 56 more remain under investigation.
White House unveils more than $6 billion to combat climate changeThe fifth National Climate Assessment shows greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, resulting in more intense droughts, severe weather and more.
Greenland glaciers are melting twice as fast as they did in the 2000sResearchers combed through hundreds of thousands of historical photos of Greenland's coastal glaciers to identify new trends.
Earth just experienced the hottest 12 straight months ever recordedNew research shows fossil emissions drove a whole year of record-setting temperatures, affecting people all over the world.
Coca-Cola forced to make shifts as global fresh water supply dwindlesIn a time of drought intensified by climate change as well as global population growth, the planet's fresh water supply is under pressure.
How seawater can be used to generate valuable hydrogen energyThe current process of obtaining hydrogen can emit a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but scientists have found a new — greener — way.
Study finds increased melting of Antarctic ice is 'unavoidable'The research is the first to model the effects of warm water underneath Antarctica's western ice sheets.
'Climate isolation' a growing threat to millions of AmericansResearchers looked at how sea level rise could disrupt roads and transportation corridors and lead communities to so-called "climate isolation."
Exxon Mobil's $59B Pioneer Natural deal intensifies fossil fuel focusThe deal with Pioneer Natural expands Exxon’s presence in the Permian Basin that straddles the border between Texas and New Mexico.
Drought, rain and wildfires delaying fall foliage in parts of the USCompared to fall foliage coverage maps from previous decades, there's a delay this year in the changing color of the leaves.
In Real Life: Blocking The SunIn this episode, we ride along in the world's largest flying laboratory and see the dire stakes surrounding a drastic step to curb climate change.
| Meg Hilling and Zach Toombs and Jia Li and John Stish
Gov. Newsom signs law requiring big businesses to disclose emissionsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure law for companies making more than $1 billion annually.
Over 40 countries pledge to raise $12 billion to help coral reefsThe move is vital for protecting at least 25% of the world's marine species and over a billion people who depend on healthy coral reefs.
More Americans are feeling the direct effects of climate changeYou probably felt it: The number of people who say they've personally experienced direct effects from climate change jumped this summer.
1.5 million people have been asked to conserve water in this cityCustomers in Seattle have been asked to conserve water due to continuously dry conditions in the state of Washington.
Exclusive: Hawaii Gov. Josh Green talks climate change, Maui firesGov. Josh Green talks exclusively with Scripps News about the unprecedented wildfires on Maui, and the need to address climate change.
White House announces American Climate Corps job training programThe American Climate Corps aims to train American workers to improve U.S. resilience and prepare them for climate-related careers.
At the UN, Colombia's president calls for a global focus on climateColombia’s President Gustavo Petro says the world needs to refocus away from conflict and onto the threat posed by global climate change.
Is the answer to climate change remote work?Researchers wanted to know how much of an impact working from home could have on reducing the emissions of greenhouse gas.
Thousands march to demand fossil fuels end as NYC Climate Week beginsAccording to organizers, they believe there were around 75,000 people marching on the streets of New York City on Sunday.
Earth's rivers are warming up, which could threaten broad ecosystemsScientists studied nearly 800 rivers in the U.S. and Europe, and found they're heating even faster than the oceans in places.
Tens of thousands unite in global climate protestProtest organizers anticipate millions of people participating in the global turnout over the weekend.
Climate Changed: What Now?In this Scripps News special report, we investigate the new realities of extreme weather and the work we will need to do to adapt.
We are pushing the safe limits of many Earth systems, new report showsNew research finds humanity has exceeded many of the safe limits that determine the planet's overall health.
Could you reduce meat consumption by 50% to help the environment?If everyone worldwide shifts just half of their diet to plant-based recipes, global water use will decrease by 10%.
Study: World Bank loaned billions to oil & gas despite green promisesResearch shows that the World Bank — which is owned by 187 countries — spent an estimated $3.7 billion to finance fossil fuel projects in 2022.
The Colorado River is significantly declining due to climate changeRising temperatures have sucked more than 10 trillion gallons of water out of the Colorado River Basin between 2000 and 2021.
