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The Great Barrier Reef is not dead. Any 'obituary' is prematureGreat Barrier Reef was issued an obituary by Outside Magazine: Yes, the reef is really in trouble, but not quite dead yet. Scientists say that signing the death certificate could be counterproductive.
HFC greenhouse gas agreement adopted by nearly 200 nationsThe historic Kigali agreement provides an international plan that phases out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), gases used in air conditioners and refrigerators, which contribute to global warming.
First LookShould Leonardo DiCaprio resign from UN climate change post?Leonardo DiCaprio at UN: A lawsuit claims that the actor’s environmental protection charity, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, is one of the businesses to receive donations allegedly embezzled from the 1MDB fund.
Global deal to curb refrigerant gases that fuel climate changeNearly 200 nations agreed Saturday to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, which are considered the world's fastest-growing climate change pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators.
Hawaii fishermen, scientists cooperate on sustainability researchA new study will combine data from NOAA scientists and commercial fishermen to achieve an accurate fish count.
First LookBig cities healthier? How some cities make life better, study saysBig cities healthier? Having sidewalks to walk on and access to parks and good public transport makes for happier city residents, a new survey says.
'Consensus' on climate change: what that does and doesn't meanAgreement on basics of climate science is very strong, while there is much less certainty about specifics such as how fast temperatures or sea levels can be expected to rise.
Clinton attributes hurricane Matthew's destruction to climate change. Is she right?During a campaign rally in Miami Tuesday, Hillary Clinton said Hurricane Matthew was 'likely more destructive because of climate change.'
First LookOso landslide lawsuit settled: Could climate change affect future cases?Victims' families and survivors of the 2014 landslide in Oso, Wash. reached settlements worth $60 million. More complicated cases involving links to climate change may be on the horizon, say experts.
How a Florida bald eagle was rescued alive from grill of carAn alert Florida resident spotted the bird stuck in the car grill and flagged down the car. Emergency responders came to the rescue.
How are the bees doing, really? Maybe better than you thinkWhile several species of wild, native bees landed on the Endangered Species list last month, the commercial bee industry is doing just fine.
HFC ban: Can world leaders find a fair path for both rich and poor nations?At a meeting in Rwanda this week, world leaders will hash out a plan to ban hydrofluorocarbons. Small island states are leading the charge, but India, in particular, is concerned about the impacts of a phase-out.
Can German auto regulators usher in the zero-emissions age?The country’s federal council, or Bundesrat, has resolved to ban all gas and diesel-powered cars by 2030.
Could Washington pave the way for carbon taxes?Washington residents will have the chance to vote on a carbon tax at the polls this November. The proposed tax, which is the first of its kind in the nation, could set a precedent for how other states handle greenhouse gas emissions.
Methane leaks: How much comes from fossil fuels industry?Methane emissions from fossil fuels may be twice as high as previously thought, a new study says. Some say the fossil fuel industry can be part of the solution, while others call for a shift to a low-carbon economy.
Why coal-dependent Poland signed the Paris climate agreementCould Poland, whose reliance on coal had previously threatened the deal, lead the way for less-developed nations to curb emissions?
Why do Americans want wind and solar power?A Pew survey released this week finds a rare point of agreement across ideological lines on climate change: Broad majorities of Americans like the idea of developing wind and solar energy.
A dramatic new plan to fight climate change: Sue the federal governmentA new federal lawsuit alleges that the US government 'violated the youngest generation’s constitutional rights' by enabling climate change.
Hurricane Matthew: Strongest hurricane to reach Haiti in a generationHurricane Matthew reflects a growing pattern of powerful storms fueled by warming oceans. It also serves as an example of how hurricanes can disproportionately affect people in low-income communities.
First LookWant to save the pangolin? Look to elephants.The plight of the pangolin, decimated by commercial demand, calls to mind another African mammal: the elephant.
