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Green Energy Investment Sets $1.1 Trillion Record
By Nathaniel Bullard / Bloomberg
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By Ciara Nugent
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This Company Just Gave Hydrogen-Powered Planes a Boost
The largest-ever hydrogen airplane just took off in the UK. It only seats 19, but ZeroAvia sees a much bigger future for the sector.
By Alejandro de la Garza
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Arizona's Dilemma: Import Water or End its Housing Boom
The drama of a suburb cut off from water in Arizona forces an existential question for the state's real estate industry.
By Ciara Nugent
January 20, 2023
How Mexico's Geoengineering Ban Will Impact Make Sunset
Make Sunsets, a startup with a controversial plan to cool the planet, puts its tests on hold after Mexico announces a geoengineering ban.
By Alejandro de la Garza
January 19, 2023
Society’s Biggest Risks, Ranked by the World's Leading Experts
A World Economic Forum survey shows natural disasters and extreme weather are among the top risks to global economy and stability in the next two years.
By Aryn Baker
January 19, 2023
Italy's Ski Resorts Grapple With a Snowless Future
Winter sports, a major economic engine for alpine villages, rely on regular snow. But Europe's ski hills must adapt to a warming future.
By Aryn Baker
January 19, 2023
Climate Change is Fueling Conflict in Lake Chad
Droughts, flooding are contributing to more violence and displacement, a new report finds, calling on leaders to better address the issue.
By WANJOHI KABUKURU / AP
January 19, 2023
Climate Misinformation Surges on Musk's Twitter
A new report calls out social media platforms for failing to enforce their own policies prohibiting climate change misinformation.
By DAVID KLEPPER / AP
January 19, 2023
Expect More Climate Trauma in an Era of Extreme Wildfires
Depression, anxiety, and distraction are all symptoms of the trauma that comes from experiencing a climate disaster, finds a new study.
By Jeffrey Kluger
January 18, 2023
Shein's Massive Popularity Comes at a Cost
Shein was 2022's most popular fashion brand. It's also a nightmare for workers' rights and the environment.
By Astha Rajvanshi , Video by Jenna Caldwell and Andrew D. Johnson
January 17, 2023
Why the World Turned On America's Climate Plan
Allies say the U.S. is engaged in green energy protectionism. The U.S. argues it's footing R&D costs for the world.
By Justin Worland
January 15, 2023
Exxon’s Climate Science Was Incredibly Accurate
A new study debunks the oil giant's claim that its climate models—going back to the 1970s—weren't reliable.
By SETH BORENSTEIN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ / AP
January 13, 2023
Youth Climate Activism Needs Nurturing. Here Are 4 Ways to Make it Happen
The climate movement can only progress if we empower young people, write Sophia Kianni and Jad Daley.
By Sophia Kianni and Jad Daley
January 13, 2023
Toyota Pushes Sustainability Shift via Converting Old Cars
The CEO of the Japanese automaker said it would take a long time for all cars to become zero emission through sales of new cars and changing old cars to go green is a better route.
By Yuri Kageyama / AP
January 13, 2023
A Chaotic Congress Bodes Poorly for U.S. Climate Policy
The messy election of McCarthy as Speaker of the House suggests steep challenges for bipartisan climate work in the coming Congress
By Justin Worland
January 12, 2023
World Experienced Fifth Hottest Year Ever Recorded in 2022
Scientists point to “relentless” climate change from the burning of coal, oil, and gas as main culprit behind record breaking temperatures.
By SETH BORENSTEIN / AP
January 12, 2023
Mexico's Maya Train Is An Environmental Disaster
It will link Tulum to the rest of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula—and destroy Indigenous land and livelihood in the process.
By Soraya Kishwari / Tulum, Mexico
January 12, 2023
The Power of Collaboration in a Moment of Crisis
A letter from TIME's editor on Davos and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
By Edward Felsenthal
January 12, 2023
How India Became the Most Important Country in the Climate Fight
The country has coal and wants solar power. Its path forward could affect the whole world.
By Justin Worland/Jharkhand, India
January 12, 2023
The Future of Climate Change Is Being Written in Ink Today
Failing to meet our goals condemns ourselves and our descendants to a world of ever increasing climate chaos.
By Christiana Figueres
January 12, 2023
UAE Names Oil Company Chief to Lead COP28 Talks
Holding the CEO title at the state oil company poses “an unprecedented and alarming conflict of interest,” says one climate action advocate.
By Jon Gambrell / AP
January 12, 2023
Israeli Politics Trump Region's Climate Crisis
The Middle East is warming, but Israelis and Palestinians are too focused on politics to worry about impending climate catastrophe.
By Aryn Baker / Herzliya, Israel
January 11, 2023
We Must Save the North Atlantic Right Whale to Save Ourselves
80% of North Atlantic Right Whales have been entangled in fishing gear, risking the health of biodiversity, writes Dr. Michael J. Moore.
By Michael J. Moore
January 11, 2023
Major Climate Disasters Cost the U.S. $165 Billion in 2022
Last year was the nation’s third most expensive year for billion-dollar disasters according to NOAA, following 2017 and 2005.
By Zahra Hirji / Bloomberg
January 10, 2023
2022 Was 5th Warmest on Record
Europe heated up faster than anywhere else according to the E.U. Copernicus Programme's annual climate change report.
By Laura Millan Lombrana / Bloomberg
January 10, 2023
Authorities Fear Extremists Are Targeting U.S. Power Grid
A surge of mysterious attacks has alarmed federal officials and security analysts, who warned last year of “credible, specific plans” by violent domestic groups to disrupt the power grid
By Vera Bergengruen
January 9, 2023
Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Could Fully Heal by 2066, Says UN
Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing, decades after the world agrees to stop producing destructive chemicals.
By SETH BORENSTEIN / AP
January 9, 2023
U.S. Safety Agency Eyes Gas Stove Ban Amid Health Concerns
Gas stoves emit air pollutants at levels experts say are unsafe and linked to respiratory illness and cardiovascular problems.
By Ari Natter / Bloomberg
January 9, 2023
Global Food Prices Hit Record High in 2022 Amid Drought, War
Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record last year.
By Associated Press
January 6, 2023
World's Glaciers Melting Faster Than Expected
Two-thirds of the world's glaciers are projected to disappear by the end of the century at current climate change trends, warns a new study.
By SETH BORENSTEIN / AP
January 5, 2023
La Nina, Climate Change Behind Extreme January Weather
2023 is starting out more bonkers than ever. Scientists say it’s natural weather weirdness with some help from human-caused climate change.
By SETH BORENSTEIN / AP
January 5, 2023
Why Climate Activism May Look Different in 2023
In the U.K., Extinction Rebellion is shifting to a more moderate strategy in 2023. It could mark a tone shift for the climate movement.
By Alejandro de la Garza
January 5, 2023
2022 Was the U.K.'s Hottest Year Ever Recorded
Scientists said climate change driven by human activity—primarily fossil fuel emissions—has made such warm conditions vastly more likely.
By JILL LAWLESS / AP
January 5, 2023
Snowless European Ski Resorts Close Amid Record Winter Heat
Only weeks into the season, some Alpine ski destinations are closed as climate change drives milder winters with little to no snow.
By Hugo Miller, Allegra Catelli and Eugene Reznik / Bloomberg
January 4, 2023
Agroforestry Could Save Brazil’s Rain Forests
A movement in Brazil is reimagining agriculture to save the industry—and the rain forest.
By Ciara Nugent/Timburi, Brazil
January 3, 2023
4 New Year’s Resolutions for the World
Here’s how the world is resolving to tackle political upheavals, energy shortages, and high costs of living in the new year.
By Astha Rajvanshi
December 29, 2022
10 Ways the World Got Better In 2022
2022 was full of challenges, but it was also a year of milestones toward a better future, scientific breakthroughs, and human progress.
By Tony Morley
December 28, 2022
Why Your Energy Bills Are So High Right Now
The U.S. might want to transition to renewables, but it is still chained to oil and natural gas.
By Alana Semuels
December 22, 2022
How Climate-Friendly Is Your Christmas Tree?
Depending on how many years you keep it, a fake, plastic Christmas tree may be better for the environment than a new, live tree.
By Aryn Baker
December 22, 2022
When Food Is Scarce, Women Suffer Most
"Access to food is a function of gender—especially in times of crisis," writes Ritu Sharma.
By Ritu Sharma
December 22, 2022
2022: A Year In Review
Following years of uncertainty—and a global pandemic that has proven to be one of the most challenging events in history—we forged on, prepared to tackle what lay ahead. And as we continued to extract the possible from the impossible, this year taught us, above all, that our voices—no matter how big or small can change the world.
By Jenna Caldwell and Andrew D. Johnson
December 21, 2022
A New Jersey Town Takes Climate Action Into Its Own Hands
New Jersey is suing a beach town for taking "self-help" measures to protect itself from rising seas. More such climate conflicts are coming.
By Ciara Nugent
December 21, 2022
U.S. Postal Service Delivery Trucks Are Going Electric
The agency will purchase 66,000 electric vehicles for its mail delivery fleet by 2028 in a push to lower its climate impact.
By Ari Natter/Bloomberg
December 20, 2022
Here’s What Will Happen to Qatar’s World Cup Stadiums Now
Qatar spent billions to host the most extravagant World Cup ever. How can it make sure that its stadiums don't turn into white elephants?
By Aryn Baker
December 20, 2022
A New Plan to Protect 30% of Land and Water by 2030
At COP15, a meeting focused on biodiversity, the convening countries agreed to a plan to protect 30% of land and water by 2030.
By Mathieu Dion and Eric Roston / Bloomberg
December 19, 2022
New Satellite Will Study How Climate is Altering Earth's Water
The U.S. and France collaborate on an ambitions project to survey 90% of the planet
By Jeffrey Kluger
December 16, 2022
Arizona Border Wall is a Problem for Animals
As climate change alters animals' habitats, their search for new ones may be blocked by borders.
By Ciara Nugent
December 15, 2022
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