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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 11

Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery picks beyond nixing meat

If you want to make diet choices that help the planet, the most common and effective advice is to eat fewer animals and more plants
June 11
FILE - Dairy products line the cooler at a grocery store in New Orleans, April 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
June 10

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in region of Antarctica, satellite photos show

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years
June 10
FILE - This undated photo provided by the British Antarctic Survey in January 2024 shows adult emperor penguins with a chick near Halley Research Station in Antarctica. (British Antarctic Survey via AP)
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
April 22

Trump ‘can’t stop us’ on fighting climate change: Jay Inslee

The former Washington governor and Democratic presidential candidate says he’s optimistic despite what the Trump administration is doing to “destroy our climate laws.”
April 22
VIDEO: Trump ‘can’t stop us’ on fighting climate change: Jay Inslee
April 22

Heat-resistant corals are 'miracle-like' discovery amid climate change: Scientists

Researchers said they discovered a coral that can survive extreme heat stress.
April 22
The Acropora corals stick out of the water because the tide is low and the wind pushes the water out of the closed lagoon on November 27, 2021 in Tatakoto, French Polynesia. Tatakoto, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago of French Polynesia, is surrounded by a lagoon rich in marine life. Like many regions worldwide, its corals are subjected to thermal stress caused by elevated temperatures. Yet, they have developed an exceptional heat resistance, a rare trait that could help restore degraded reefs.
April 18

Climate change is worsening allergy season: Report

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new report on how climate change is intensifying allergy season.
April 18
VIDEO: Climate change is worsening allergy season: Report
April 02

By the Numbers: Antarctic iceberg breaks off

A look at the numbers behind the deep-sea community that was, until recently, hidden underneath a massive chunk of ice.
April 02
VIDEO:  By the Numbers: Antarctic iceberg breaks off
April 02

How water recycling could ease shrinking of Colorado River: Report

The Colorado River can potentially become overdrawn under a warmer climate.
April 02
In this Aug. 14, 2023, file photo, the Hemenway Harbor Marina at Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made water reservoir, formed by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in the Southwestern United States, is shown at approximately 47% capacity, as viewed from Boulder Beach near Boulder City, Nevada.
March 31

Researchers make surprise discovery after piece of Antarctic ice shelf breaks off

Marine life may have existed in the region for centuries, say researchers.
March 31
Icebergs seen around Research Vessel Falkor (too). The newly exposed Antarctic seafloor also allowed the team to gather critical data on the past behavior of the ice sheet. The ice sheet has been shrinking and losing mass over the last few decades due to climate change.
March 26

These are the impacts some scientists fear most from EPA deregulation

Air and water in the U.S. is cleaner now than before the EPA was created.
March 26
A person exits the headquarters building of the Environmental Protection Agency, March 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
March 25

Cherry blossoms blooming earlier due to climate change

Washington's iconic cherry blossoms are approaching peak bloom, and it's happening earlier due to human-amplified climate change.
March 25
VIDEO: Cherry blossoms blooming earlier due to climate change
March 18

Trump wants 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing

Experts say coal may be "cleaner than ever," but it's still not "clean" energy.
March 18
Experts say coal may be "cleaner than ever," but it's still not "clean" energy.
March 02

The warming planet is changing the ecosystem. It's also bad for automakers.

Vehicle development could get expensive for automakers.
March 02
John Lundegren, who heads up Volvo's Drive Experience teams, says the unpredictable weather and lack of snow have impacted the company's annual winter testing programs.
March 16

Is early spring a bad sign?

You might be wishing for warmer temperatures, but when spring comes early, it's also a signal that human-amplified climate change is affecting the season.
March 16
VIDEO: Is early spring a bad sign?
March 14

Why an unexpected sea level rise occurred in 2024, according to NASA

Ocean water expands as it warms, researchers said.
March 14
The Pacific Ocean is shown in this NOAA satellite image.
March 13

EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants

Staffers have been told they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to monitor, according to multiple sources inside the agency. ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports.
March 13
VIDEO: EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
March 10

This is how climate change can threaten future use of satellites: Study

Space junk is a "persistent hazard," scientists say.
March 10
A gibbous moon shines early on June 28, 2015, as a SpaceX, Falcon9 rocket is set to launch at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
March 07

Butterfly populations are rapidly declining, new study shows

Two-thirds of studied species declined by more than 10%, the study said.
March 07
March 07

Butterflies in decline: What’s behind the drop in numbers?

Experts say sightings have been steadily falling in the last 20 years, sparking fears that one-quarter of all butterflies have been wiped out.
March 07
Experts say sightings have been steadily falling in the last 20 years, sparking fears that one-quarter of all butterflies have been wiped out.
March 01

Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world

Snowpack in traditional dogsledding regions has been lacking in recent years.
March 01
Dogs before a run at Manitou Crossing Kennels, owned by Blake and Jennifer Freking, in Finland, Minn., after the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was cancelled, Jan. 18, 2024.
February 26

Long periods of extreme heat can have impact on how fast you age: Study

Extreme heat is taking a silent toll at the cellular and the molecular level.
February 26
Misters blow water amid the city's worst heat wave on record in Phoenix, Ariz., July 25, 2023.
February 18

What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee examines claims made in Al Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” almost 20 years after its release.
February 18
VIDEO: What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions
February 11

Climate change having impact on our seasons

The Earth is seeing longer, hotter summers and shorter, milder winters due to climate change, experts say.
February 11
VIDEO: Longer, hotter summers - shorter, milder winters
February 11

How flying private contributes to climate change

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the impact of private jets on the environment, and possible solutions to this problem.
February 11
VIDEO: How flying private contributes to climate change
February 05

As global temps rise, scientists study these tiny particles in the atmosphere

The average surface air temperature was 55.81 degrees Fahrenheit.
February 05
Bathers cool off at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during a record heatwave, Jan. 20, 2025.
February 05

Part of California is shifting toward the ocean at 4 inches per week

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is known for its frequent landslides.
February 05
Palos Verdes Peninsula.
January 31

USDA orders removal of climate change references from public websites

Web managers were told to identify, archive or unpublish materials mentioning climate change by "no later than close of business this Friday," according to internal emails obtained by ABC News.
January 31
VIDEO: USDA orders removal of climate change references from public websites
January 31

USDA orders removal of climate change mentions from public websites

The directive follows President Trump's orders reversing climate policies.
January 31
In this April 18, 2024, file photo, the sign marking the headquarters building for the US Department of Agriculture is shown in Washington, D.C.
January 29

How NASA could help solve the mystery of the 2024 temperature spike

The magnitude of a temperature increase since mid-2023 is puzzling scientists.
January 29
NASA and SpaceX technicians safely encapsulate the PACE spacecraft in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Jan. 30, 2024, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
January 30

Polar bear population in Canada's Hudson Bay declined by 50% due to climate change

Polar bears are struggling to survive as sea ice dwindles.
January 30
Polar bear and cubs.