May 31 Watch 12:06 What leaving the Paris Accord could mean for U.S. and the world By PBS News Hour President Trump tweeted Wednesday that his decision on the Paris Accord will come “over the next few days,” an announcement that arrives after weeks of signaling he may walk away from the deal. The pact was signed in 2015 in… Continue watching
May 31 What will the world look like if the U.S. bails on the Paris climate deal? By Nsikan Akpan, Andrew Wagner What would really happen if we pull out of this deal? What would the Earth look like in 10, in 20, in 50 years without U.S. involvement in the Paris accord? We asked a field of experts. Continue reading
May 31 President Trump expected to withdraw U.S. from Paris climate accord By Julie Pace, Associated Press Nearly 200 nations, including the United States, agreed in 2015 to voluntarily reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to combat climate change. Continue reading
May 27 Trump says he’ll decide on Paris climate deal next week By Jonathan Lemire and Julie Pace, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he'll make a final decision on whether the U.S. will stay in the Paris climate agreement next week. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 10:02 Rising conservative voices call for climate change action By Saskia de Melker, Laura Fong, Stephanie Sy Climate change is one of many issues seen as dividing Democrats and Republicans. A dominant wing of the GOP has denied climate change exists, as some Democrats have tried to reduce air pollution and push for alternative forms of energy. Continue watching
May 12 When Atlantic City floods, low-income neighborhoods are left underwater By John Upton, Climate Central New Jersey's working class have been left behind, as federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery and flooding problems have gone to wealthier neighbors. Continue reading
May 11 Glaciers will disappear from mainland U.S. in our lifetime, scientists say By Dayana Morales Gomez Of the estimated 150 glaciers that existed when Glacier National Park was created in Montana back in 1910, only 26 remain. Continue reading
May 10 Climate change-denying booklets are landing in the mailboxes of thousands of teachers By Vic Pasquantonio In March, 25,000 science teachers received unsolicited materials from a libertarian think tank that cast doubt on the role humans play in climate change. Here's what happened next. Continue reading
May 10 Senate blocks move to repeal Obama-era rule on methane emissions By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A Congressional Review Act measure to repeal the methane waste reduction rule failed on a vote of 51-to-49 in the Republican-led chamber. Continue reading
May 01 5 important stories that have (almost) nothing to do with politics By Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith Here are five important stories overlooked in the Donald Trump 100-day fanfare that are still worth your attention. Continue reading