After 19 years of negotiations, a historic agreement – The High Seas Treaty – has been reached to protect the world’s oceans and marine life.
Author: Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY
Yosemite National Park closed indefinitely; parts of park buried in 15 feet of snow
The park initially closed Saturday because of heavy snow and had hoped to reopen Thursday. Some areas of the park have gotten up to 15 feet of snow..
What is carbon dioxide, anyway? How does it cause global warming?
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that causes climate change. Here’s what to know about carbon dioxide, carbon and global warming.
Gas stove bans explained: Are natural gas stoves actually a ‘hazard’? Why are they suddenly controversial?
“Gas stove bans” primarily are about the effort to stop new construction from being piped for natural gas. What to know.
‘Nuclear nightmare’ ticks closer: Why any use of nuclear weapons would be a disaster
The Doomsday Clock is the latest reminder that humanity has the capability to destroy itself at any time with nuclear warfare.
Doomsday Clock 2023 says the world is closer than ever to global catastrophe
The Doomsday Clock was moved forward on Tuesday to 90 seconds to midnight due in part to worries over Russian’s veiled threats of nuclear warfare.
How close to midnight is humanity? 2023 Doomsday Clock announcement could warn of nuclear disaster
The Doomsday Clock will be reset Jan. 24. Historically, the clock has measured danger from nuclear disaster, but it now includes other perils.
Ancient farming practice makes a comeback as climate change puts pressure on crops
Farmers used to plant “cover crops” to rejuvenate fields in the off season. When those were replaced with chemicals, the soil suffered.
These lies about climate change just wouldn’t die in 2022
Few people actually believe these climate change myths, but the myths and disinformation persist. One expert calls them “zombie arguments.”
Weird weather hit cattle ranchers and citrus growers in 2022. Why it likely will get worse.
Drought imperils Texas farmers’ ability to breed cattle. Hurricanes threaten Florida’s iconic citrus. Experts tie the troubles to climate change.