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How is climate change affecting the Rose Parade?
Climate reporter Chase Cain talked to a rose farm owner to discuss the effects of climate change in the growth of roses for the iconic parade.
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Trump takes aim at Biden's green investments with ‘Drill, baby, drill'
Environmental investors and others predict that progress will continue across many green fronts as Trump returns to the White House, from improving the production and storage of renewable energy to cutting air and water pollution.
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Fact check: Where Trump's picks for EPA, Interior and Energy stand on climate change
President-elect Donald Trump announced his nominations to lead key offices tasked with delivering his campaign promise of cutting fossil fuel regulations and increasing oil and natural gas production to lower energy prices and inflation.
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‘An uninsurable future': Here's the real cost of a $500 billion hurricane season
As the insurance market options dwindle in these areas, homeowners who carry a mortgage that requires a policy are increasingly being forced to turn to expensive state-backed programs.
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EPA grants California's request to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency grants two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions. But they might be short-lived.
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Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
A major ice storm has created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road.
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Coffee prices are spiking due to climate change
The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.
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Your daily cup of coffee could get more expensive because of climate change
Unpredictable climate events are blamed for spiking the price of Arabica beans to record levels.
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Record ridership for Amtrak as Americans embrace trains as easier, greener
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is pumping nearly $70 billion dollars into improving and expanding passenger rail across the U.S. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us that traveling by train can also be good for the planet.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change.
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New study details climate change's impact on the strength of hurricanes
This year’s three most devastating storms — Beryl, Helene and Milton —- increased by 18 mph, 16 mph and 24 mph respectively because of climate change, the authors said
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NYC, Houston among most polluting cities, new data suggests
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most pollutants that contribute to climate change, according to new data released at COP29.
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World's most polluting cities revealed at COP29: NYC, Houston among top emitters
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, and Shanghai is the most polluting.
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Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points
A new report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.
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California air regulators approve changes to climate program that could raise gas prices
California air regulators have voted to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions that could increase gas prices statewide. The program has garnered backlash from a wide swath of critics from environmentalists to the oil industry. The rule requires the state to reduce the climate impact of transportation fuels by incentivizing producers to lower their...
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Gas price increase looms as state considers amended clean air rules
Gas prices could soon be going up as California aims to hit carbon emissions goals.
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
In a 12-month span, the Amazon rainforest lost 6,288 square kilometers (2,428 square miles), roughly the size of the U.S. state of Delaware.
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Project 2025 aims to ‘eradicate' climate change research, slash disaster aid
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather Service, NOAA, the EPA, and FEMA among many other federal agencies. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the implications.
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In Florida's Senate race, climate-change policies come under scrutiny after deadly hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are drawing attention to the environmental records of Republican Sen. Rick Scott and his Democratic challenger, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.