As global warming worsens droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in the American West are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage. Scientists at Utah’s …
Over the last century, researchers have undergone profound shifts in their understanding of genetics. Genes (regions of DNA that largely determine our physical characteristics) were considered immutable under the original …
On the air, ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee travels the country predicting and reporting on the nation’s weather and the latest issues in the climate crisis. At home, Zee …
Chicago (WLS) — This past winter was one of the warmest on record. It has resulted in record low ice coverage in the Great Lakes, suggesting that the world’s largest …
Climate change has become a permanent fixture in our global discussions. This broad issue is complex and fraught with a variety of challenges. However, in the mainstream, the concept of …
Glaciers are shrinking, coral reefs are in crisis, and last year was the hottest on record. As people continue to burn fossil fuels, concentrations of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse …
Every year on April 22nd, Earth Day is celebrated, and we encourage everyone to come together to develop solutions to create a healthier future for our planet. Climate change is …
Climate change is personal. It’s not abstract. Climate warming affects our economy, affects our politics and culture, threatens the food we eat and the water we drink; it even affects …
go throughMike Kirschmeier Riverton, Wyoming. Her productivity has declined recently due to an incident with wolves 1,500 miles away in Wyoming. “I cry in front of my computer every day,” …
Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative exploring the impacts of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The program is funded in part by the Bullitt Foundation, Mike …