Climate Change

Butterflies are disappearing in Ohio. Here's what that means for insects everywhere

By Vicky Stein

Butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change.

23 governors join California to oppose Trump's rollback of mileage standards

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Trump administration says American consumers increasingly want bigger, gas-guzzling SUVs and pickup trucks.

How Trump's environmental record compares to his claims

By Kate Grumke

President Donald Trump painted himself as a steward of the environment, arguing that his policies promote clean air and water while also helping grow the economy.

Why is it so hot in Europe?

By William Brangham

An extreme heat wave is gripping much of Europe, breaking records and causing widespread misery. Temperatures soared well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in France, Germany and Spain. While the heat is coming from sub-Saharan Africa, some researchers say climate change…

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Electricity demand will soar as households try to cope with hotter temperatures

By Yale Environment 360

This increased energy use will disproportionately affect low-income households.

WATCH: Inslee says next president will have last chance to address 'climate crisis'

By Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee called his state's progress on the issue of climate change the "gold standard."…

Top EPA official resigns amid congressional probe

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

Ethics questions have dogged EPA Assistant Administrator Bill Wehrum since his 2017 nomination by President Donald Trump.

Record-breaking heat wave scorches Europe

By Associated Press

And it's about to get even hotter.

2020 hopeful Inslee proposes ending government partnership with fossil fuels

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Jay Inslee wants to end tax breaks for oil companies and ban all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters.

Medical groups warn climate change is a 'health emergency'

By Elana Schor, Associated Press

Public health groups are pressing presidential candidates to strengthen U.S. commitments under the 2015 United Nations climate agreement from which Trump has vowed to withdraw.