Heat stress can turn deadly even sooner than experts thought
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
What is cloud seeding and did it impact Dubai's floods?
Dubai is known for using planes to help prompt precipitation over the region. But experts say it did not play a role in this week's historic downpour.
Endangered Puerto Rican parrot threatened by fiercer hurricanes
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
What are PFAS? "Forever chemicals" and their health effects, explained
The EPA issued the first-ever national regulation limiting the amount of certain PFAS in drinking water. Here's what to know about potential health impacts of "forever chemicals."
Minnesota to receive nearly $15M in federal funding to combat PFAs pollution
The Biden Administration is directing funding to help Minnesota get rid of forever chemicals in our water.
EPA issues first-ever regulations for "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The EPA will require that public water utilities test for six different types of PFAS chemicals to reduce exposure in drinking water.
EPA's new auto emissions rules boost electric vehicles and hybrids
The Biden administration announced new auto emissions standards in effort to cut global-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.
45 states are now covered by a climate action plan. These 5 opted out.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program provides more than $250 million to help states, cities and territories transition to a low-carbon economy.
Biden's State of the Union comes at key moment for climate
In his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden will need to thread the needle on his track record of climate legislation, environmental protection and energy production.