Climate Change
Almost None of G20's COVID Recovery Plans Met Green Goals: Study
A new study found only about 6 percent of pandemic recovery spending by G20 countries was used in areas that cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
This Ancient Creature Was the First Known Wolf in Europe
Bone fragments found in Italy were revealed to be from an ancient gray wolf that lived over 400,000 years ago.
World Wildlife Day 2022 Theme Examines Key Species, Ecosystem Restoration
Ian Redmond, a tropical field biologist and conservationist, told Newsweek wildlife was a keystone to ecosystems around the globe.
Five Moments From Donald Trump at CPAC You Might Have Missed
Donald Trump made a number of announcements and comments at the Conservative Political Action Conference, ranging from Ukraine to climate change.
Yellowstone Wolves Appear to Be Adapting to Climate Change
A study comparing present-day wolves in Yellowstone with Alaskan wolves 50 years ago suggests their behavior and feeding habits may be changing.
Adam McKay Says People 'Somewhat Concerned' About Climate 'Killing Us'
Climate change allegory "Don't look up" tells of scientists trying to warn an apathetic public about a planet-killing comet.
Creating the Economy of the Future: A Special Newsweek Series
This special Newsweek series explores the economy of the future, with breakouts on what is next for capitalism, robotics, free trade and climate change.
Here's What the Future of Climate Change Looks Like
We explore the challenges of climate change including political unrest, rising fuel prices and new sources of fuel as Dorie Clark and Dr. Fatih Birol talk about the economy of the future.
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Harnessing Hydrogen to Realize a Carbon-Free Society
Japan is striving to achieve decarbonization by further promoting hydrogen energy.
We Are All Maldivians
Saving the first nation to face extinction from climate change is a test for global action, which we cannot afford to fail.
Sea Levels Will Rise in 30 Years by Same Risen in Last 100 Years: Report
"Failing to curb future emissions will cause even greater impact to Americans," warned NOAA administrator Richard Spinrad.
Megadroughts Explained As Southwest U.S. at Its Driest in 1,200 Years
The conditions are worse than at any time since the year 800 and human-driven climate change is a significant factor.
The Biden Administration is Failing on Its Top Priority: Climate
Some of President Joe Biden's failures, from the Afghanistan surrender to skyrocketing inflation, have gotten extensive—and well-deserved—press attention.
Australia's Pledges to Protect Great Barrier Reef Are Too Little, Too Late
In the past three decades, the GBR has lost more than half its coral cover, pollution has caused deadly starfish outbreaks and global warming has produced horrific coral bleaching.
South Sudanese Struggle to Survive Climate Change Effects
Record-breaking floods in South Sudan have swallowed up large swaths of land and destroyed livelihoods for years to come, leaving millions of people in the world's youngest nation hungry and besieged by climate change.
USPS Can't Buy All-Electric Delivery Fleet Due to Money Woes, DeJoy Says
The postmaster general said the plan is to initially order 5,000 electric vehicles with the flexibility to buy more if the funding becomes available.
Incredible Images Show Life for America's Firefighters on the Front Line
The images were submitted as part of the 2021 USFWS Fire Employee Photo Contest.
Experts Warn Texas Power Grid Still Fragile as Abbott Takes Victory Lap
That state "remains vulnerable because we have not set requirements for winterization of the gas system," noted an energy expert.
Utah's Shrinking Great Salt Lake Could Be Headed for Ecological Disaster
With the Great Salt Lake shrinking below historic levels, Republican lawmakers are making their moves to combat declining water levels.
Effort Underway to Oust USPS Head DeJoy Over Failure to Electrify Vehicles
"DeJoy has to go right now," Representative Gerry Connolly, chair of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations, tweeted.
Giant Iceberg Blocking Final Expedition to Assess 'Doomsday Glacier'
An iceberg nearly the size of Rhode Island is blocking researchers from reaching Thwaites Glacier, which is melting at a rapidly increasing rate.
Moisture, Not Just Temperature, a Prevalent Force in Climate Change: Study
"There are two drivers of climate change: temperature and humidity," one of the scientists leading the study told the Associated Press.
Biden Accused of 'Sabotage' of Oil and Gas Leases by Louisiana SG
Environmental groups hailed the federal court's decision to throw out a November's Gulf of Mexico drilling rights sale.
Biden Told 'Start Taking the Climate Seriously' As Oil Lease Sale Thwarted
A federal judge revoked the Gulf of Mexico sale held last November, saying its environmental impact had not been properly considered by the Trump-era Interior Department.
Pramila Jayapal Says Disaster Workers Need Better Federal Protection
The Washington representative told Newsweek that her Climate Resilience Workforce Act can create jobs and protect disaster workers.
Pramila Jayapal Urges Executive Action To Get Build Back Better Over Line
The Washington congresswoman told Newsweek about how her new bill crosses over with parts of the $1.75 trillion legislation.
Jordan Peterson on Joe Rogan—Five Wildest Moments
The clinical psychologist and author made a mammoth four-hour appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience this week.
Drought, Climate Change Threaten Future Viability of Colorado Ski Industry
Millions of dollars have been invested toward building more-efficient snowmaking systems as drought and climate change impact Colorado.
I Spent 12 Years in the Marines. The Inaction on Climate Change Shocks Me
In the Marines, I lived by the credo "leave no one behind." Now that I am in civilian life, I am urging our policymakers not to leave any of us behind.
Big Sur Fire Prompts Evacuations in California
The blaze, dubbed the Colorado Fire, has burned about 700 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.