An Up-Close Look at the Thwaites Glacier
From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice.
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Climate Change Has Turned Greenland Into a Target for Trump
A warming planet has opened up new shipping routes and turned Greenland into a geostrategic asset for the Trump administration.
The Icebreaker Araon Stops Near the Thwaites Glacier
Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.
What Is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out?
The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty.
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change.
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change.
The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.
Venezuela’s ‘Dirty’ Oil and the Environment: Three Things to Know
Most of the reserves in the country are extra-heavy oil that’s tough to extract and generates more greenhouse gases.
Overlooked Stories
We look at some of our best stories of 2025 that you might have missed in the year’s avalanche of news.
Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.