Trump's Base the Big Winner from Paris Withdrawal By John Upton published 2 June 17 Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement hands a symbolic victory to his political base — nationalists who resent internationalism and global cooperation.
Landmark Climate Treaty Could Be in Jeopardy: Here's Why By John Upton published 18 October 16 A new deal to reduce the use of powerful climate-changing chemicals will require Senate approval.
Landmark Paris Climate Pact to Take Effect in 30 Days By John Upton published 6 October 16 A key threshold for the Paris climate pact has been surpassed, meaning it's nearly ready to take effect.
America's Climate Plan Falls Short of its Promises By John Upton published 26 September 16 If America wants to keep its promises to the world, it will need to clamp down more on pollution.
'Ghost Forests' Appear As Rising Seas Kill Trees By John Upton published 15 September 16 The forests of dead trees are prevalent along the mid-Atlantic coast, where sea level rise is rapid.
Best Protected Great Barrier Reef Corals Are Now Dead By John Upton published 1 June 16 Great Barrier Reef corals that died had been growing in a pristine part of a well-run marine park.
The Atlantic Coast Is Sinking By John Upton published 15 April 16 The East Coast is sinking, which is worsening the impacts of sea level rise. These are the hot spots.
Expect Downpours and Flooding As World Warms By John Upton published 8 March 16 Torrential downpours are becoming more common, and a new analysis warns that trend will continue.
Rainforests May Store Less Carbon As Climate Changes By John Upton published 22 February 16 Droughts caused by climate change could change the way tropical rainforests recover after logging.
What Scalia's Death Means For Climate Change By John Upton published 14 February 16 Just days after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling clouded the future of a new United Nations climate pact, the passing of one of its justices has boosted the pact's chances of succeeding.
Global Climate Deal 'Close to Finishing Line' By John Upton published 11 December 15 Negotiators hope to strike an ambitious deal on Friday to try to keep global warming below 1.5°C.
California’s Forests Have Become Climate Polluters By John Upton published 29 April 15 An emerging body of research shows that greenhouse gases are billowing out of the state’s woodlands.
Ocean Warming: Probing a Blue Abyss By John Upton published 30 December 14 Big climate news burbled out of the ocean in 2014. Most research findings were hot, but not pretty.
What Holiday Lights Look Like To NASA By John Upton published 24 December 14 American suburbs light up during the holidays more brightly than inner cities, NASA found.
Climate Accord Struck In Lima; Key Decisions Postponed By John Upton published 15 December 14 The Lima Accord set the framework for an unprecedented global pact to slow climate change.
Heat Turbocharged California’s Epic Drought By John Upton published 5 December 14 California's rain shortfall isn't unprecedented, but its parched soils are. Researchers blame the heat.
Oceans Getting Hotter Than Anybody Realized By John Upton published 6 October 14 Study finds the upper levels of the planet’s oceans have been warming much faster than previously realized.
Antarctic Riddle: How Much Will the South Pole Melt? By John Upton published 26 August 14 Improved climate models suggests melting in Antarctica will be worse this century than we had realized.
