About the size of Rhode Island, the iceberg known as A23a got stuck in an ocean vortex this summer, spinning in place for months. Now, it’s free, and heading back into open Antarctic waters.
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Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra is releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as hotter temperatures melt frozen ground and wildfires increase.
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Disappointed by this year’s climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025
Indigenous advocates called the final agreement in Azerbaijan “drastically insufficient.” Now they’re focusing on next year’s global climate summit in Brazil where Indigenous participation is expected to be historic.
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Atmospheric rivers aren’t new. Why does it feel like we’re hearing about them more?
In recent years, “atmospheric river” has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.
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For the first time ever, Taliban reps were invited to the big U.N. climate conference
Since the Taliban took power 2021, Afghanistan has not been invited to big climate conferences. And money for projects addressing climate-related issues has been frozen. Are things about to change?
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How will China impact the future of climate change? You might be surprised
As a new Trump administration signals a retreat on climate action, China is stepping up. China is the biggest producer of climate technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels.
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Countries agreed to try to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Is that still possible?
In the 2015 Paris Agreement, most countries agreed to try hard to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius. Delay and inaction mean that goal is becoming harder to achieve by the day.
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When will greenhouse gas emissions finally peak? Could be soon
Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change.
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Trump’s reelection casts a shadow over the start of global climate negotiations
Trump’s return to the White House raises questions about whether the country will continue working on global climate initiatives.
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Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely
Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues.