Why some experts say COPs are ‘distracting’ and need fixing
Critics say the annual UN conferences on climate change have outlived their usefulness and are due for an overhaul.
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Climate change affecting bird migration; feds touting tougher building codes to reduce carbon emissions
Bird sightings may be like canaries in a coal mine, providing early warning signals of climate change.
Endangered Species Act facing challenges at half-century mark; Florida scientists deploying new technologies to bolster coral reef
The Endangered Species Act is having a midlife crisis of sorts at 50 years old, particularly in Florida.
UN’s ‘global stocktake’ on climate is offering a sober emissions reckoning — but there are also signs of progress
A primary aim of this year’s conference, known as COP28, is to evaluate countries’ progress halfway to 2030 deadlines.
Let’s celebrate this holiday season with a commitment to reducing food waste
Food waste is a significant contributor to climate change, a problem that intensifies during the holidays.
Carbon emissions can be reduced without sacrificing comfort
When I switched from fossil-fuel energy to solar power for electrifying my home, my lifestyle did not change
Electric-truck experts push EPA to adopt emissions limits
The EPA is expected to finalize new greenhouse-gas emissions rules for medium- and heavy-duty trucks by early next year.
Every region of the country is taking climate action — here’s how
The National Climate Assessment makes clear we've got a lot of work to do. These cities and states are leading ...
In the Florida Everglades, a greenhouse gas emissions hotspot
Drainage has exposed the fertile soils of the Everglades Agricultural Area, a region responsible for much of the nation’s sugar ...
The science is clear – climate change is causing more damaging hurricanes in Florida
More flooding occurs from hurricanes because storms now move slower, have more threatening storm surges, bring increased rain.