Nation Aug 20 Watch 8:39 Florida’s climate-focused tech sector faces uncertainty after federal cuts South Florida is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Start-ups, local governments and researchers are working to make the area more resilient, but federal funding cuts may hinder those efforts. William Brangham traveled to the region and reports for… By William Brangham, Sam Weber
Science Jul 29 Record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger early closure of fishery Fishing for krill near Antarctica has surged to a record high, nearing a seasonal catch limit that could close the fishery early. By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press
World Apr 14 Watch 7:45 Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock As the world races to curb climate change, scientists are taking aim at cows, a surprisingly potent source of greenhouse gases. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien traveled from California to Mexico and Australia to explore a bold idea that could make… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Politics Mar 19 Federal judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in ‘green bank’ grants The order by U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan prevents the Environmental Protection Agency from ending the grant program and freezing awards totaling $20 billion. By Michael Phillis, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Feb 25 Talks to protect Earth’s biodiversity resume in Rome with money topping the agenda By Steven Grattan, Associated Press An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the agenda. Continue reading
Jan 09 Antarctic scientists drill 2 miles down to reach 1.2 million-year-old ice By Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years old. Continue reading
Nov 08 Experts worry Trump’s second term will cripple efforts to stop climate change By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Experts worry that a second Trump term will be more damaging, with the United States withdrawing even further from climate efforts in a way that could cripple future presidents' climate fighting efforts. Continue reading
Sep 10 Brazil faces its worst drought as wildfires rage and Amazon River falls to record low By Fabiano Maisonnave, Associated Press Brazil is enduring its worst drought since nationwide measurements began over seven decades ago. Continue reading
Sep 06 Nearly a million people flee as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China By Kanis Leung, Jim Gomez, Associated Press A powerful typhoon has made landfall on a Chinese holiday island after it swept south of Hong Kong, forcing many aspects of life in the region to a halt. Continue reading