Science Sep 17 Climate change made deadly Nepal glacier and rock collapse more likely, analysis finds By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press
Science Sep 15 Watch 7:15 Ocean at the front door: Coastal communities battle erosion Rising seas, stronger storms and relentless erosion are reshaping America’s coastlines and forcing communities to make difficult choices. Special correspondent Ben Tracy of Climate Central has the story of two Atlantic coast communities grappling with erosion. It's part of our… By Ben Tracy
Nation Sep 14 The Trump administration is set to eliminate a rule that curbs greenhouse gas emissions from power plants The rule change a significant shift from efforts by Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama to combat climate change. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Science Sep 11 Why Chesapeake blue crabs remain at risk despite an unusual rebound this year After half a decade of worryingly low numbers, the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population appears to be fighting its way out of a slump. Scientists still have no clear explanation for why, and say the growth deserves cautious optimism. By Jaylan A. Sims
Science Sep 03 Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN says in report that maps path back below danger zone In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. So now the world must figure out how to get… By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Aug 31 This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school By Shonal Ganguly, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press School principal Rajendra Dawadi's quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 5:12 Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal’s Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 8:34 How melting glaciers contributed to the flooding disaster in the Himalayas By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart The scale of the disaster in the Himalayas is becoming clearer a day after catastrophic flooding tore through parts of Nepal and Tibet. Scientists believe the disaster was likely triggered by the collapse of a glacier, unleashing a torrent of… Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch 3:13 Craig Fugate and Amna Nawaz discuss climate change and disaster response on 'Settle In' By Amna Nawaz Craig Fugate led the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the Obama administration through record-breaking disaster years. On our PBS News podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke with Fugate about how climate change has upended disaster response, and about criticism that… Continue watching
Aug 27 Nepal floods highlight increased risks of melting glaciers as Himalayas warm By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. Continue reading