Climate Change

Sea levels have been rising steadily over the past century, but few people understand the long-term consequences of an entirely elevated ocean.

Black History Month starts on Feb. 1 — consider donating to these Black environmental organizations, to support intersectional environmentalism.

What is an atmospheric river storm? Coastal and low-lying parts of California are currently experiencing floods and mudslides due to a massive storm.

A new study found that the “Greta Thunberg effect” has caused more people in the U.S. to get involved in climate action.

Deforestation is a global problem, but the solution to this devastating drain on natural resources might be found in sustainable forestry.

The global ice loss rate — aka melting ice sheets — is higher than ever before.

From day one in office, the Biden Administration has overturned several Trump-era environmental policies for the good of the climate and planet Earth.

There are numerous songs about climate change out there, by a number of popular artists, from Pitbull to Joni Mitchell.

Does the Arctic have a rainforest? Scientists have discovered a frozen rainforest from hundreds of years ago, located several layers beneath the ice.

Greta Thunberg and The 1975 teamed up on a new song called "The 1975," where the activist encourages listeners to rebel.

Joe Biden will rejoin the Paris Agreement and cancel the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day as president.

Is the U.S. really leaving the Paris Agreement on Nov. 4, 2020?

President-elect Joe Biden plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline immediately upon assuming the role of president, multiple sources report.

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a massive toll on our global economy, which could ultimately delay our efforts to fight and curb the climate crisis.

Carbon and emissions of other greenhouse gases are patently bad for the environment, but understanding why means taking a moment to recognize the science of it all.

Hydrofluorocarbons are some of the most destructive greenhouse gases out there, but what can we do about the effect they are having on our ozone?

Biden's Cabinet so far sets records and shows how he will be prioritizing climate issues during his administration.

NASA found 2020 to be the hottest year on record, just barely edging out the previous record holder.

2021’s first Global Climate Strike will take place on March 19, with Greta Thunberg's support.

What is Prince Charles' Terra Carta? The U.K. royal recently presented a document in an effort to protect the environment from climate injustices.

The 14th Dalai Lama praised Greta Thunberg for renewing humanity’s hope surrounding climate action.

The Amazon rainforest could dry up past the point of no return by 2064, and essentially collapse, according to a new study.

If you're looking to help combat the effects of global warming, donate money to any one of these highly praised climate change charities.

Climate change has affected rivers so much that a whopping one-third of long rivers across the U.S. have changed color over the past few decades.

Pollution may be as persistent as ever, and while recycling is a solid step toward lowering your impact, the U.S.'s recycling system is faulty.

Is climate change completely caused by humankind? Here's what we think, based on the leading climate change contributors.

What exactly would a Democratic Senate mean for the climate? Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff's victories would be huge for the environment.

Did we save the Arctic refuge? It's been a harrowing battle to save the natural lands, conservation efforts still haven't been completely successful.

Fracking is one of the most deplorable methods for extracting natural gas known to man, but did you know that the process also involves gallons of potentially-toxic chemicals as well?

Earth's oceans are changing, becoming more acidic, and the reasons behind this gradual acidification are directly related to humanity.

COVID-19 lockdowns are curtailing emissions, and experts predict emission drops could reach World War II levels.

Cars are one of the biggest producers of carbon emissions in the world today, but it isn’t just carbon dioxide they’re putting into the atmosphere, it’s other potentially hazardous emissions as well.

Avoiding the worst of what climate change has to offer might mean cutting global emissions by half in the next decade, but what does net-zero emissions mean and how do we achieve it?

Carbon emissions are one of the most prevalent problems facing our environment today and the U.S. accounts for a startling amount of that pollution.

Why are coral reefs important? Keep reading for everything you need to know about how they maintain biodiversity in our earth's oceans.

The environmental aftereffects of something like desertification are easy to imagine, but what causes these things to happen and what does desertification actually do to a region?

The difference between deforestation and logging is one of mere words, but no matter what you call it, the unchecked loss of our forests and rainforests is rapidly destroying our planet.

Climate change is a threat to every life on this planet and one of the most severely impacted ecosystems has been that of the rapidly diminishing coral reefs.

Central Croatia was rocked by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Dec. 29, 2020, which caused widespread damage across the Eastern European country.

Trump actually signed the second COVID-19 relief bill. Of the $2.3 trillion package, $35 billion is going toward climate investments.

What is the Transportation and Climate initiative? Although it's a regional pact to lower greenhouse gas emissions, more states may sign in.

Understanding ecological succession is not nearly as difficult as it sounds, especially if you understand the basic principles of evolution.

Biden's latest Cabinet pick is Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as the Secretary of Energy.

Gina McCarthy and Ali Zaidi will reportedly advise Joe Biden on climate issues.

What exactly is the Gibbstown fossil fuel project? And has the project been approved to begin construction?

Biden reportedly plans to appoint Tom Vilsack, aka “Mr. Monsanto,” as the Secretary of Agriculture.

What happens if the Arctic melts? If the ice caps in the North pole end up completely melting, sea levels will rise and habitats will be demolished.

What is cold stunning? A species of sea turtles off Cape Cod, Mass., are suffering from a cold stunning event, and are currently in rehabilitation.

Denmark just announced plans to end fossil fuel exploration and extraction in the North Sea.

Apparently, climate change is already killing people, according to a recent Lancet Report, so here's the death toll due to climate change so far.