Climate

California just banned gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035: The challenges for electric vehicles in charts

Cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles travel on the 405 Freeway during rush hour traffic as oil and gasoline fuel prices experienced an increase on March 10 in Los Angeles.

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California just banned gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035: The challenges for electric vehicles in charts

A Thursday vote yielded an ambitious plan to move beyond traditional cars and trucks.

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Climate change comes for the rich: The world’s wealthiest nations are feeling this summer’s extreme impactsClimate change comes for the rich: The world’s wealthiest nations are feeling this summer’s extreme impacts

The poorest and most marginalized people even within rich countries are the most vulnerable to climate catastrophes.

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The world is obsessed with air conditioning. How can we stop it from killing the planet?The world is obsessed with air conditioning. How can we stop it from killing the planet?

A warming world means massive amounts of cooling, but a solution is out there.

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What is the Kigali Amendment? The Senate’s next big climate win is within its grasp.What is the Kigali Amendment? The Senate’s next big climate win is within its grasp.

The global demand for air conditioning is making climate change worse. The Senate could help solve the problem with one vote.

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Extreme heat waves show the ultimate climate impact may arrive sooner than we thoughtExtreme heat waves show the ultimate climate impact may arrive sooner than we thought

Heat waves in Iraq, India and Europe this year show how miserable climate change can be on the road to “unlivable”.

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When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, America is pretty much Taylor SwiftWhen it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, America is pretty much Taylor Swift

A broader look at air pollution shows the U.S. makes the climate culprit list.

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The Manchin-Schumer deal could finally give the U.S. some leverage in international climate negotiationsThe Manchin-Schumer deal could finally give the U.S. some leverage in international climate negotiations

Though it has some holes, the climate legislation offers some new credibility on the global stage.

The world in photos: Aftermath of the eastern Kentucky flooding devastationThe world in photos: Aftermath of the eastern Kentucky flooding devastation

A week of rain has brought death and devastation — and fears of more to come.

Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, Jake Garcia, Associate Producer, Multimedia, and Mariana Labbate, Global Editorial Assistant

August 2, 2022

The Colorado River drought is the first climate disaster the U.S. legally has to deal withThe Colorado River drought is the first climate disaster the U.S. legally has to deal with

The Colorado River is dying and is one of the rare climate disasters that government officials will be legally required to address if current trends continue.

Dave Levitan, Climate Reporter

July 25, 2022

Heat waves aren’t just physically harmful – research shows they can harm mental health, tooHeat waves aren’t just physically harmful – research shows they can harm mental health, too

From increases in suicides to spikes in aggressive behavior, research is just starting to reveal how and why extreme heat can impair mental health, especially in those with underlying psychiatric conditions.

Jonathan Lambert, Public Health Reporter

July 23, 2022

How the tiny dust particles everywhere could be the key to understanding extreme weather and saving livesHow the tiny dust particles everywhere could be the key to understanding extreme weather and saving lives

Dust is no longer being swept aside from the most crucial climate conversations — a good thing, because the silty stuff directly affects weather, climate change and human health.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter

July 22, 2022

Not all runways are designed the same. That’s a problem with climate change.Not all runways are designed the same. That’s a problem with climate change.

Extreme temperatures are affecting runways, and planes can’t take off or land.

Justin Ray, Reporter

July 20, 2022

The planet is on fire — but 2022 won’t crack the grim top 5 list of warmest years on recordThe planet is on fire — but 2022 won’t crack the grim top 5 list of warmest years on record

It may feel like the planet has reached a new and more extreme pinnacle of disaster, but from a pure numbers standpoint, this isn’t even a top five apocalypse.

Dave Levitan, Climate Reporter

July 20, 2022

A shark expert tells us to stop freaking out about shark attacks and sightings: ‘If sharks wanted to eat us, they would’A shark expert tells us to stop freaking out about shark attacks and sightings: ‘If sharks wanted to eat us, they would’

The world averages just 70 shark attacks a year.

Benjamin Powers, Technology Reporter

July 20, 2022

Heat waves and meltdowns: Why Europe’s glaciers are dying and bringing tragedy with themHeat waves and meltdowns: Why Europe’s glaciers are dying and bringing tragedy with them

Europe is facing more intense climate change-induced heat waves than other warming parts of the world, and the glaciers in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and elsewhere in Europe are melting faster than ever.

Dave Levitan, Climate Reporter

July 15, 2022

Summer thunderstorms are getting more violent. Is something supercharging them?Summer thunderstorms are getting more violent. Is something supercharging them?

A huge science program in Houston, the TRACER project, is trying to find out pollution’s effect on severe weather.

Dave Levitan, Climate Reporter

July 11, 2022

Alaska’s devastating wildfire season is the latest climate change-fueled disaster Alaska’s devastating wildfire season is the latest climate change-fueled disaster

A potentially historic wildfire season in Alaska has emerged as the country’s latest climate disaster.

Dave Levitan, Climate Reporter, and Matt Stiles, Senior Data Visualization Reporter

July 6, 2022