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First LookWhy are Earth's lakes heating up so fast?In the first study of its kind, scientists compared 25-years of data for over half the Earth's lakes and found some disturbing trends that will affect humans around the world.
World's warmest-ever November weather recordedNASA records indicate that this November was the warmest on record, putting 2015 on track to be even warmer than 2014.
Road trip? Record numbers of Americans hit the highwayCheaper gasoline means more Americans are driving – and are buying trucks and SUVs – which means US fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions are going in the wrong direction, a government report says.
First LookAs Arctic sees record-warmth, old whaling logs offer new insightsThe records, climate scientists believe, may offer clues to the sorts of changes being witnessed today, and provide a longer arc of Arctic weather patterns.
NASA examines the effects of this year's El NiñoResearchers at NASA are examining the weather trends of this year’s El Niño to determine how it may affect weather patterns across the United States, including drought levels in California.
Could UN climate pact work? This is one way we'd actually know.The UN climate deal reached last weekend sets out emissions goals that should be met in a transparent way. One project offers a glimpse of how that might work.
Beijing eyes pollution, but is the government transparent enough?After years of growing industrialization and government denials about the problem, officials say they are on board to make effective change.
Rich and poor nations agree to first-ever global climate pactDiplomats bridged a longstanding rich-poor divide between countries to set a goal of keeping planetary warming well below 2 degrees Celsius. A signal for the end of the fossil-fuel era?
First LookCan conservative Schwarzenegger flip the script on US climate debate?The former governor of California urges Americans to stop bickering about whether fossil fuels have contributed to climate change. Instead, he says, the US should transition to clean energy because it makes economic sense.
Politics and science clash in latest draft climate agreement from ParisNegotiations in Paris will extend into Saturday as an uneven draft climate agreement emerges.
First LookActivists and fishermen team up to address record whale entanglementPast efforts have pitted the wildlife experts and fishermen against each other and offered little additional protection for whales. This year, the two camps are trying something different: cooperation.
Could electric cars improve Beijing's dirty air?The first ever 'red-alert' for air pollution in Beijing has caused some drivers to take a closer look at electric cars, but some experts say that might not necessarily be the answer.
The hidden virtuous cycle of Paris climate pledgesAs Paris climate talks enter their final stage, MIT’s Jessika E. Trancik explains how pledges to cut emissions beget even deeper emissions cuts.
Why it's been smooth sailing (so far) at Paris climate summitThere's a long history of climate summits devolving into acrimony. Not so in this year's Paris climate talks, at least not yet.
What is Pamela Anderson doing lobbying the Kremlin?The 'Baywatch' celebrity visited Moscow this week to urge officials to protect wild animals.
First LookWhy North Face founder Douglas Tompkins' legacy isn't just about clothesThe founder of North Face and Esprit dedicated much of his life and his profits to the preservation of the environment.
OPEC fails to stop falling oil prices. Does the cartel still have sway?Has OPEC, the group of 13 oil-exporting nations, lost its ability to impact world oil prices? Or is Saudi Arabia using low oil prices for its own ends?
Paris climate pledges won't be legally binding. Why that's ok.As officials finalize a major climate agreement, officials are embracing the broad scope of participation – even it it comes at the cost of traditional legal enforcement.
First LookCould US pollution regulations help smog-enshrouded China?The EPA administrator suggests China mimic new US policies to reduce air pollution.
Parks service plan to use satellites to track feral pigsMethods like hunting and trapping have not significantly reduced populations.
