Climate Change

Nations approve key UN science report on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Governments gave their blessing on Sunday to a major new U.N. report on climate change, after approval was held up by a battle between rich and developing countries over emissions targets and financial aid to vulnerable nations.

How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring

By Richard B. Primack, Benjamin R. Lee, Tara K. Miller, The Conversation

Many beloved wildflowers bloom in early spring, while trees are still bare and the flowers have access to sunlight.

New EPA ‘good neighbor’ rule aims to cut downwind pollution by power plants

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A new "good neighbor" rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas with smog-causing pollution they can't control.

Scientists confirm global floods and droughts worsened by climate change

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Scientists can now see the big picture on water globally — which areas are repeatedly drying and which are getting hammered by extra-strong rainstorms, thanks to new analysis of satellite data.

Iraqi prime minister promises action to tackle climate change, transition to renewables

By Associated Press

Iraq's prime minister Sunday promised sweeping measures to tackle climate change — which has affected millions across the country — including plans to meet a third of the country's electricity demands using renewable energy.

World leaders to discuss who pays for rainforest protection at Gabon summit

By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press

A summit on how to protect the world’s largest forests underway in Gabon is set to be dominated by the issue of who pays for the protection and reforesting of lands that are home to some of the world’s most…

Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans?

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.

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German mayor strikes deal to stop group’s climate roadblocks

By Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced that he supports several of their demands.

Horn of Africa drought trends looking worse than 2011 famine

By Cara Anna, Associated Press

Trends in a historic Horn of Africa drought are now worse than they were during the 2011 drought in which at least a quarter-million people died, a climate center said Wednesday.

Madagascar, Mozambique prepare for ‘dangerous’ Cyclone Freddy

By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press

A cyclone which is intensifying as it approaches the southeastern African coast has been labeled as "dangerous" by the United Nation's weather agency on Monday as nations brace for landfall.