Apr 23 Watch 5:13 Rising tides could threaten farming along Virginia's coastline Water levels around Southeast Virginia have risen nearly 20 inches over the past century and they are estimated to keep rising. These rising tides could pose a threat to farming, which has always been a part of coastal Virginia’s economy. Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:56 Could hydrogen be the clean fuel of the future? By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin, Will Toubman As leaders around the world search for cleaner energy solutions to fight climate change, a question has emerged: Could hydrogen be the clean fuel of the future? Planes, trains, cars and buses need lighter and longer-lasting power than batteries can… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 6:56 John Kerry on the costs of climate change By PBS NewsHour We can still fight the worst of climate change, former Secretary of State John Kerry says. At an event sponsored by the Center for Global Development, anchor Judy Woodruff spoke with Kerry, the first presidential envoy on climate, about the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Experts say human-caused climate change is putting African wildlife at risk By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts. Continue reading
Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals By Associated Press More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. Continue reading
Apr 15 2 killed, more than 200 homes burned in New Mexico wildfire By Susan Montoya Bryan, Paul Davenport, Associated Press Firefighters battling a deadly wildfire in southern New Mexico took advantage of a brief break in the weather but gusty winds are expected to return Friday. Continue reading
Apr 14 How going electric lets homeowners help slow climate change By Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home. Continue reading
Apr 13 Driven by climate change, thawing permafrost is radically changing the Arctic landscape By Mark J. Lara, The Conversation Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 13 Study finds nations can keep global warming to 2 degrees if pledges are met By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new study finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate change can be kept to within an international goal set by scientists. Continue reading
Apr 12 As California gets its final winter rains, drought is setting up a water battle By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado As a third consecutive dry year sets in on California, drought has become a source of stress and anxiety for farmers and communities. Continue reading