What Are Astronomical Summer and Meteorological Summer, and How Do They Differ?
How does astronomical summer differ from meteorological summer? And how is climate change affecting how long summer lasts?
What Are Astronomical Summer and Meteorological Summer, and How Do They Differ?
How does astronomical summer differ from meteorological summer? And how is climate change affecting how long summer lasts?
Climate Action Is a Labor Issue for This Teachers’ Union’s Leaders
The president of the Chicago Teachers Union explains how climate change became a pillar of the union’s contract demands
Heat Waves Deserve Disaster Relief from FEMA, Petition Argues
Places beset by heat waves should receive FEMA disaster funds just as those hit by hurricanes or flooding do, labor unions, green groups and public health advocates argue in a new petition
This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ Summer Heat
The face of summer is transforming, as people today face more frequent, longer-lasting and hotter heat waves than they did several decades ago
Vermont Will Be Hotter Than Miami This Week—Blame the Heat Dome
A heat dome is sending temperatures soaring across the U.S. Midwest and East
Russia’s War in Ukraine Has Produced $32 Billion in Climate Damage
The first two years of Russia’s war in Ukraine have produced 175 million tons of carbon dioxide
Glacial Melting Could Change the Chemistry of Antarctic Seawater
Researchers are investigating how an iron infusion from glacial meltwater might change Antarctica’s seas and the climate.
Clean Energy Spending Will Surpass $2 Trillion This Year
Investments in carbon-free energy will be twice as large as fossil fuel spending in 2024, the International Energy Agency predicts
Congestion Pricing Plans in Other U.S. Cities Threatened by New York’s Eleventh-Hour Pause
Portland, Ore., Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles have all explored charging car commuters to fund public transportation and reduce traffic
Carbon Removal Is Catching On, but It Needs to Go Faster
World leaders must make plans to remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a new report says
Climate Misinformation Is Rampant. AI May Be Able to Stop It
Researchers want to create an AI system that can quickly detect and debunk false or misleading claims about climate change
Could the U.S. Ban Fossil Fuel Ads?
This week U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called for bans on fossil fuel ads, but legal challenges would make nationwide restrictions difficult to implement in the U.S.