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Researchers track New Hampshire moose in hopes of pinpointing cause of...

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: In northern New England researchers are increasingly worried about what’s happening to one of the region’s iconic animals, the moose. Their numbers are...

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As another report urges action, how can U.S. overcome obstacles to effective...

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSResearchers track New Hampshire moose in hopes of pinpointing cause of population decline UN panel warns dire threats of climate change may spin ‘out of...

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White House report warns how climate change will directly influence the lives...

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioGWEN IFILL: The U.S. government released today its most comprehensive report on climate change yet, and the forecast is far from sunny. RELATED LINKSCan the U.S. compel...

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Ice sheet in Antarctica has melted past ‘point of no return,’ NASA says

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSCan the U.S. compel global collaboration on climate change? Ground zero for climate change in Alaska Closing window for action on climate change offers...

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EPA announces sweeping limits for coal power plant emissions

WASHINGTON — In a sweeping initiative to curb pollutants blamed for global warming, the Obama administration unveiled a plan Monday aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by nearly...

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Report urges health care industry to prepare for climate change

High temperatures and high humidity are expected to send more people to health professionals for care as the climate changes. Photo by David McNew/Getty Images Climate change is happening, and with...

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China, U.S. and India push world carbon output to record levels

Smoke stacks from the NRG power plant outside of Jewett, Tx. AP Photo/Nick SimoniteWASHINGTON — Spurred chiefly by China, the United States and India, the world spewed far more carbon pollution into...

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Making sense of this week’s climate change news

The People’s Climate March organized more than 2,000 events in 166 countries last weekend. The central protest took place Sunday in New York City, where thousands gathered to urge international leaders...

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‘Nobody gets a pass’ on climate change, says Obama at U.N. summit – Part 1

Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSObama: U.S. part of climate problem, but all nations need to work on it Where does the global community stand on climate change action? Making sense of this week’s...

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World’s wildlife population shrinking at alarming rate, report says

Species, like the red-eyed tree frog of Central America, could be threatened by shrinking habitat. Photo copyright Philippe Kok The world population of vertebrate species has been cut in half over the...

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Just how much ice is left underneath Alaska’s glaciers? Scientists dig to...

Scientists are trekking across Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park in Alaska, dragging a sled with ground-penetrating radar equipment over the ice. Their mission: reconstruct this glacier’s history...

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Restored wetlands welcome wildlife and protect against future floods in San...

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSSee just how much is left of San Francisco Bay’s shrinking wetlands In Louisiana, Wetlands Erosion is a Slow-Moving Crisis Everglades Restoration Project...

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When climate change comes after even the most common species

Climate change isn’t just a problem for rare species. This threat, coupled with habitat loss and other environmental threats, is putting a number of common species at risk. By focusing on...

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Obama to warn of damage from climate neglect during visit to Everglades

The landscape of the Everglades National Park, home to many endangered and rare plants, is seen from the air on March 16, 2015 in Miami. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images WASHINGTON — With swampy...

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An economist’s take on how to combat climate change

We turn to economists and co-authors of “Climate Shock” Gernot Wagner and Martin L. Weitzman for how economics might be able to tackle the immense problem that is climate change. Photo courtesy of the...

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