Climate

November 3, 2020 4:29 PM

U.S. officially leaving Paris climate agreement

The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation.

by Rebecca Hersher

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October 29, 2020 3:55 PM

Climate change puts hundreds of toxic Superfund sites at risk

The federal government says 945 Superfund sites are vulnerable to climate change-fueled floods, storms and fires, putting nearby communities at risk of contamination.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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October 28, 2020 11:42 AM

The state of federal environmental policy during the Trump years

President Donald Trump is a vocal climate change doubter, and he was elected after promising an era of environmental deregulation that he claimed would be more friendly to business. Did he deliver?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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October 27, 2020 1:00 AM

Westminster Town Hall Forum: Climate activist Bill McKibben

Bill McKibben is the founder of the climate change organization 350.org. He was the featured speaker at the Westminster Town Hall Forum.

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October 26, 2020 1:46 PM

'A decarbonized society': Japan pledges to be carbon neutral by 2050

The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades.

by Reese Oxner

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October 22, 2020 6:08 PM

Colorado fire grows by over 100,000 acres in 1 day, hits Rocky Mountain National Park

In parts of Colorado, the sky has been gray, the sun hazy and the odor of a burning campfire has persisted for much of September and October. Normally, snow helps tamp down the devastation by this time of year, but drought across Colorado and warming temperatures have dragged out the misery wrought by wildfires.

by The Associated Press

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October 22, 2020 3:17 PM

Red Wing hopes a shorter climate plan will lead to quicker change

In a world of 20- and 30-year climate action plans, Red Wing, Minn., has just adopted a five-year plan.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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October 22, 2020 2:17 PM

There's a lot at stake for the climate in the 2020 election

Despite the cascade of other crises this year, climate change has emerged as a key election issue. The two major-party presidential candidates' positions on it could not be more different.

by Jennifer Ludden, Jeff Brady and Nathan Rott

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October 21, 2020 1:21 PM

Oil jobs are big risk, big pay. Green energy offers stability and passion

Workers in the energy sector face two paths: The oil industry offers big salaries but more volatility, while clean energy pays less but provides more stability and a sense of mission.

by Camila Domonoske