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In Niger, rising temperatures mean barren fields — but fertile ground for terrorism
In the African Sahel, located between the Sahara Desert and the equator, the climate has long been inhospitable. But now rising temperatures have caused prolonged drought and unpredictable weather patterns, exacerbating food shortages, prompting migration and contributing to instability in…
‘Protectors of the coast’ — what the northward march of mangroves means for fishing, flooding and carbon
Ranges of mangroves have naturally waxed and waned over the years, influenced by the weather, but with climate change has come a crucial reduction in crop- and tree-killing freeze events.
The Arctic is experiencing its ‘most unprecedented transition in history.’ Here’s why
2018 is the second warmest year for the Arctic in a century, plus other takeaways from this year's Arctic Report Card.
2017, a year of extreme disasters, was also one of the hottest on record
Scientists worry that the extreme weather events seen in 2017 will only get worse as the planet heats up.
Some uncertainty still surrounds Hurricane Irma’s fate, but here’s what to expect -- plus an explainer on why this hurricane season is churning out so many extreme storms in the Atlantic Ocean.
Macron defended his outreach to Trump, whose "America first" policies have elicited worry and disdain in Europe.
It's the second time a meeting of top aides on climate has been delayed. Ivanka Trump will meet separately with EPA chief Scott Pruitt and Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska…
In advance of Earth Day on April 22, National Geographic Magazine released its latest edition this week featuring the guide, “Seven Things You Need to Know about Climate Change.” It includes facts from scientists about the causes of climate change…
President Donald Trump's administration has asked a federal appeals court to postpone ruling on lawsuits over Obama-era restrictions on carbon emissions.
