- By David Korten

Humanity’s existential crisis can be resolved only when we the people stand united behind a vision of the world we truly want.

Researchers working in the field of climate change communications have, for many years, been confronted with the same puzzle
- By Todd Miller

Building a new world will require first reexamining—and dismantling—the cultural ethos of productivity that creeps into our lives every day.

Seaweed is a lot more than marine debris you find on the beach. It may play a big role in the effort to mitigate climate change, researchers say.
- By MSNBC
On a special show before a live studio audience, Bill Nye the science guy discusses the climate crisis with Chris Hayes.
- By Kate Flint

Climate change is real, it’s accelerating and it’s terrifying. We are adding carbon to the atmosphere at a rate 100 times faster than any previous natural increases, such as those that occurred at the end of the last ice age.

Behind the scenes during hurricanes and other disasters, scores of public information officers in state and local government agencies are fixed to their screens – often in 24-hour shifts
The Intercept invites you to watch a special event in New York City hosted by Intercept senior correspondent Naomi Klein, author of the forthcoming book “On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal,” and headlined by trailblazing climate activist Greta Thunberg, author of “No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference.”

Attempts to maintain the “natural beauty” of Southern California beaches are actually having a massive negative impact on the beach ecosystem overall, a new study warns.
- By Adam Dove

Fire emissions from wildfires can contribute to cardiovascular disease hundreds of miles from the flames, according to new r
esearch.

The main solution to climate change is well known – stop burning fossil fuels.

Up to 800,000 hectares of the unique Chiquitano forest were burned to the ground in Bolivia between August 18 and August 23.

In addition to the ecological impact, the devastation invasive pests wreak on trees reduces carbon storage equivalent to the amount of carbon emitted by 5 million vehicles each year.

Poor on-the-ground monitoring makes it impossible to know which city is the world’s most polluted, according to new research.
- By U. Arizona

The Pliocene, a geological epoch between two and five million years ago with CO2 levels similar to today, is a good analog for future climate predictions, according to a new study.

Every year, without fail, summer brings changes to our surroundings: more sunlight, heat, greenness and flowers, among many others.
- By Nancy Fresco

The planet’s far North is burning. This summer, over 600 wildfires have consumed more than 2.4 million acres of forest across Alaska.

Most people want to be sustainable, but have a hard time taking the necessary actions.

The aloe plant’s ability to survive extended periods of drought could contribute to more resilient crops.

Shared dockless electric scooters, or e-scooters, transport riders over short distances in cities. Ride share companies promote them as an environmentally friendly choice that reduces dependence on cars.
- By Fred Love

Climate change is outpacing the ability of birds and other species to adapt to their changing environment, researchers report.
- By Tom Matthews

I am a scientist who researches climate hazards. I have published research on the potential for a catastrophic cyclone-heatwave combo in the global south.





