Tree Loss Increases in Crucial Tropical Forests
The pace of deforestation increased 10 percent in 2022, but there are signs the trajectory may change for the better in the near future.
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Many Future Storms May Dump 50% More Rain, Overwhelming City Drains
In some of the nation’s most populous areas, hazardous storms can dump significantly more water than previously believed, new calculations show.
Bangladesh Offers a Glimpse of the Water Crises of Tomorrow
Bangladesh, a river delta nation, is on the front line of climate change. Its coping strategies could offer lessons for the wider world.
Watch Rare Burmese Peacock Turtles Hatching
Local conservationists at Indawgyi Lake captured the first known videos of rare Burmese peacock turtles hatching.
Protecting Marine Life Also Helps People Nearby, Study Says
A study of marine-protected areas off the Central American coast found that people living close to these areas had better food security and greater household wealth.
Global Climate Economy Conference Begins in Paris
Hundreds of representatives from about 80 countries are gathering in Paris to talk about rebuilding a monetary system many say is ill-suited to a changing planet.
War in Ukraine Is Worsening Effects of Climate Change, Kerry Says
The forced movement of people, the destruction of agricultural land and the increased instability are being felt in Ukraine and beyond, said John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy.
Endangered Species Act to Be Strengthened
New rules would void Trump-era changes that made it easier to remove animals and plants from the endangered list.
Rising Temperatures Speeding Up Himalayan Glacier Loss
Glaciers in the region melted faster between 2010 and 2019 than in the previous decade. “Things are just happening so fast,” one researcher said.
Tropical Storm Bret Is Expected to Bring Rain to the Lesser Antilles
The storm, which formed Monday east of the Windward Islands, is expected to intensify while remaining below hurricane level this week, the National Hurricane Center said.