CLIMATE CHANGE

Investing in green energy earlier would have meant cheaper electricity now, the boss of Octopus energy says.

Calling the deadly rainfall and flash floods “apocalyptic,” Pakistan’s climate minister called on global partners to scale up their emissions efforts.

More than 1,000 people have died since monsoons began in June, with new floods this week.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm kicked off her two-day visit to the state alongside Senator Tim Kaine to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the power to shift America’s energy production.

Dealing with a decline in sea ice, the bears are changing the way they hunt in order to survive.

The report says 20-30% of people who live through a hurricane develop depression and/or PTSD

Tree pollen continues to be more than a nuisance in the spring months

You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

Warming temperatures will impact three of the key ingredients in beer: barley, hops and water

Cities, especially urban ones, are often plagued by an issue most commonly referred to as heat islands.

If you’ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

We all know that losing a loved one is tough, and it’s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?

Now that we’ve launched our new “Solutionaries” digital newscast, we want to know: Have you seen an episode? How about the latest one? Do you have any ideas for the future?

Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy you’re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?

A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

If you just finished watching our latest episode of “Solutionaries,” then you know we focused on the environment and all things climate change-related.

Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as “street scientists,” to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.

Mountain glaciers may have less ice than previously thought, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature, straining the world’s freshwater supply.

If you’re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

"It’s a sign of hope that it’s doing well, and we need to keep protecting it," said marine biologist Gareth Philips.

Jera Slaughter stands outside her high-rise apartment building on Lake Michigan that has been affected by erosion

Earlier this year, a section of cliff and some homes' gardens were lost to a beach below.

Executives from Chevron, Exxon, Shell, BP, the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak for the first time about reports that they tried to mislead the public about climate change.

Bangladesh says it will present its “climate prosperity plan” aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming on economic development at the forthcoming U.N. climate talks in Glasgow

Biden unveiled a report on Friday to fight the threat climate change poses to the economy, with a top economist saying "inaction is not an option."

New Zealand’s Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the coronavirus pandemic has shown that humans are very good at responding to an immediate crisis.

While in California, the president is scheduled to speak on wildfires in the state, as well as climate change.

A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.

July 2021 beat out 2020, 2019 and 2016 for the warmest July on record

If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

In advance of Earth Day, Major Garrett investigates where the U.S. and the world stand in the fight against climate change.

Bill Gates says climate change is biggest challenge ever faced by humanity "The amount of change, new ideas. It's way greater than the pandemic. And it needs a level of cooperation that would be unprecedented," Gates tells Anderson Cooper about combating climate change. See the interview, Sunday on "60 Minutes."

What it would take to reach 1 million COVID vaccinations a day

Brian Sicknick, officer who died after riot, to lie in honor at Capitol

"It's time to act": Biden rolls out new actions on climate change

"It's time to act": Biden rolls out new actions on climate change

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Thursday that 2020 was the second-warmest year on record globally, falling just behind 2016. BREAKING: 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record, and rivaled 2016 for #1, according to the @WMO. 2020 was Earth's second-warmest year on recordNow, seven of the planet’s warmest years on record have come since 2014. Also noted in NOAA’s Thursday release was the record tropical activity. Closer to home, 2020 was one of the warmest on record for Lynchburg and Roanoke while also being the wettest year on record for the two cities.

After seven years of debate, President Obama has handed environmentalists a victory. He denied permission to move forward on the Keystone XL Pipeline. According to the president, his decision was based on his belief the 1,100 mile pipeline between Canada and the Gulf of Mexico would undermine American leadership on climate change.

Ahead of Earth Day, the president wants America to focus on the dangers of global warming