As Europe Sweats, Some Politicians Talk of Air-Conditioning, Not Climate Action
It was a crisp 54 degrees in Aberdeen, on the northeast coast of Scotland, last week when Kemi…
Is Europe embracing air conditioning as deadly heat waves become more common?
London — Many Europeans have long seen air conditioning as an unnecessary, costly, carbon emissions-heavy indulgence. But as the…
How a Deal to End the War in Iran Could Affect Energy Prices
A tentative truce, a weakening ocean current and a parched river. Plus, the Justice Department tries to stop…
Days of Dangerous Heat Is Expected in the Pacific Northwest
Spiking temperatures have prompted an extreme heat warning for parts of the Pacific Northwest, and forecasters warned that…
Judge Blocks National Parks From Removing ‘Negative’ Signs and Depictions of Slavery
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the National Park Service from removing or revising signs, films and…
‘This Is Absolutely Crazy’: Antarctic Temperatures Hit a Record High This Month
It’s the dead of winter in Antarctica, but for the past several weeks, the Antarctic Peninsula has been…
Millions Across the Midwest and Northeast Face Severe Storms on Thursday
A day after thunderstorms sent pounding rain and high winds across the Midwest, forecasters are warning that another…
Trump Announces $700 Million in Funds Meant to Boost Coal Industry
President Trump on Thursday announced $700 million in new federal funding for the country’s struggling coal industry, including…
Long-Threatened Powerful El Niño Could Emerge Any Day Now, UN Warns
After months of warnings, this year’s potentially disruptive El Niño season appears to be finally at our doorstep.…
Democrats Pledge to Fight Trump’s Termination of Ocean Monitoring Observatories
Democrats said Tuesday they intend to fight the Trump administration’s plan to eradicate a deep-ocean observation system critical…
Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System
The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that was put in place a decade…
A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.
Well before it was understood, the El Niño phenomenon was leaving its marks on humanity. El Niño is…