8,000 Firefighters Trying To Control California FlamesFires are burning across the state, and weather conditions could make the situation worse.
NASA Visualizes Just How Much Rain We've Endured — Or MissedA NASA composite of nationwide rainfall to date shows parts of the U.S. are underwater, and parts are sorely missing the same.
Oil Not Among Companies Giving $140B To Fight Global WarmingSome huge companies are part of the White House's new initiative to combat global warming ... except oil companies, perhaps the biggest offenders.
Could Canada Be The Standard For Tackling Climate Change?As climate change raises temperatures around the world, Canada has steadily been lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Should others follow their lead?
Polar Bears Don't Hibernate Through Summer StarvationA new study found that polar bears don't have special protection against summer starvation, contrary to what was previously believed.
California's Water Contains Potentially Toxic MaterialsA study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey found that a fifth of California's groundwater contains potentially toxic contaminants.
The Big Problem With Lake Erie's Big Algae BloomsAlgae blooms aren’t just slimy — they can throw entire ecosystems out of balance and poison humans and animals that come into contact with them.
Shell Continues With Arctic Drilling Plan Despite SetbacksShell is set to break land in the Chukchi Sea near Alaska with two 400- and 500-foot-long oil rigs, 30 support vessels and seven aircraft.
How The President Wants To Expand Access To Solar PowerThe president's multifaceted plan to put solar panels in low-income communities is the administration's latest push for renewable energy.
Pope's Latin American Tour Ties Climate Change To PovertyIt's no coincidence that the pope's South American trip is taking him to the continent's poorest countries, with close ties to his climate message.
Global Warming Has Likely Caused Permanent Damage To OceansA new research paper says immediate cuts to carbon emissions could help slow down damage to the world’s oceans.
Is Suing Governments The Future Of Climate Change Action?In Europe, if you want to see climate change action, it could be as easy as suing your government. Oh, and winning.
Flushed Goldfish Prompt Invasive Species Scare In CanadaThe Alberta, Canada, government plans to launch a campaign to stop the spread of invasive species after giant goldfish were found in a storm pond.
Pakistani Heat Wave Leaves Nearly 800 DeadPakistan is going through an extreme heat wave that has resulted in the deaths of nearly 800 people in its southern Sindh province.
The Future Of Wind Farms Could Hinge On Owl WingsScientists are taking a cue from the wings of owls to design quieter wind turbines, which could benefit other birds in the long run.
How Humans Can Try To Prevent Sixth Mass ExtinctionScientists are warning the planet is in the early stages of a mass extinction, but they say there is something humans can do to prevent it.
Last Month Was The Hottest May On Record — AgainMay 2015 set another record for the hottest May ever recorded, as well as the hottest spring and hottest first five months of the year.
Pope Steers Church Focus To Climate Change With EncyclicalPope Francis released his first encyclical Thursday and in it the pontiff focuses on climate change and global inequality.
Brace For The Vatican's Entry Into The Climate Change DebatePope Francis' first encyclical, or teaching letter, is expected to focus on climate change and humanity's moral obligation to protect the environment.
Google's Sidewalk Labs Could Ease Cities' Growing PainsAs more and more people move to cities, Google wants to make them more efficient places to live.
Australia On Course For Climate Change Showdown In ParisAustralia faces a big test ahead of the winter climate-summit in Paris. Will the country commit to cutting emissions under international pressure?
Culture And Animal Rights Clash Over Yulin Dog Meat FestivalEach year, the southern Chinese city of Yulin cooks and eats about 10,000 dogs during the summer solstice.
China's On Track To Beat Emissions Goal — Because It Has ToChina is on course to beat its goal of leveling off emissions by 2030, and it has good reason to be: It's poised to bear the brunt of climate change.
NOAA Study On Global Warming Hiatus Rubs Many The Wrong WayThe NOAA's study claiming the pause in warming from 1998-2012 was a data error is being criticized by both mainstream climate scientists and skeptics.
