Climate

February 16, 2017 — The proposal, which was discussed at the White House last week, takes a conservative approach to climate action. But it runs into a problem central to all carbon taxes: deciding how to spend the raised funds.

February 13, 2017 — As the climate changes, desert-dwelling birds are going to need more oases than ever to stay cool and hydrated, according to a new study.

February 03, 2017 — A rule that restricts wasteful gas leaks and keeps a powerful greenhouse gas out of the atmosphere will likely get overturned any day now. Here's why that's bad for everyone.

January 27, 2017 — Mercury wreaks havoc on birds—and climate change may make it more common in some coastal food webs, according to a new study.

January 18, 2017 — For the third year in a row, Earth has set a new record for its highest average temperature since 1880. And the evidence is everywhere.

January 06, 2017 — A new study confirms that the oceans are absorbing heat from climate change at a faster rate, endangering marine wildlife.

December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.

December 21, 2016 — Bird lovers and a bipartisan group of allies are hoping the governor will end the state’s freeze on clean energy standards.

December 07, 2016 — An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.

November 29, 2016 — A humorous new video raises awareness of the threat a warming climate poses to species, including snowmen.