Obama Plays Defense On Climate Change Ahead Of Alaska Trip
President Obama pushed back against what some see as the irony of him expanding oil exploration while talking up climate change.
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Wildfire Smoke Becomes The Health Threat That Won't Go Away
Cities and towns across the West are warning residents that high levels of smoke from forest fires threaten their health, with no sign of abating. That means indoor recess and no vacuuming.
'The Water Knife' Previews A Future Drought Scenario
A new novel doesn't take the easy way out but, instead, asks questions about the mutations of human institutions under the pressure of global warming, says commentator Adam Frank.
Where Presidential Candidates Stand On Climate Change
The majority of Americans favor government action, but the candidates — and big donors — differ greatly. Here is what they've said on the topic, beginning with whether climate change is real.
Veteran Firefighter: Rocky Fire Has 'Most Extreme Fire Behavior I've Ever Seen'
The California fire is unusually intense and unpredictable. But between climate change and the impact of decades of poor management, such wildfires may be the new normal.
President Obama Unveils New Power Plant Rules In 'Clean Power Plan'
Key elements include a requirement that would cut the power industry's carbon pollution by 32 percent below 2005 levels in the next 15 years.
President Obama To Unveil Tough Proposal Targeting Greenhouse Gases
In the final proposal, Obama will unveil measures that are tougher than those in the 2014 draft proposal. The rules seek to curb carbon emissions from power plants by 32 percent by 2030.
Science Confirms 2014 Was Hottest Yet Recorded, On Land And Sea
The international report card is out and confirms the hottest average on record — for a third time in 15 years. More than 400 scientists contributed data, finding a spike in sea and air temperatures.
Buzz Kill For Bumblebees: Climate Change Is Shrinking Their Range
Wild bees are some of nature's busiest pollinators of crops and flowers. But new evidence suggests a warming climate is squeezing the bounds of where bumblebees can live.
The Pope Is About To Weigh In On Climate Change. Not Everyone Is Happy
A number of conservative politicians have cast a dim eye on Pope Francis' statements on climate change. A teaching document coming out Thursday aims to make the environment a moral imperative.