Global warming
Temperatures Could Rise As Much as 7 Degrees Celsius, Study Shows
The UN's 2018 IPCC report warned that the world has 12 years to ensure that global temperatures don't rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels.
This Is the Best Diet to Save the Planet
"If the entire population of the U.S. cut out meat one day a week, that would save more than a trillion liters of water per year," an expert told Newsweek.
These Are the U.S. States That Will Be Most Affected by Climate Change
"The weather affects every place on the Earth, from our backyard to entire forested, agricultural, or oceanic landscapes," an expert told "Newsweek."
More Americans Trust Their 'Own Observations' Over Scientists on Climate
More Americans said they trust their own observations on climate change compared to 78 percent who say they trust scientists, while fewer than half trust the U.S. government.
Climate Change May Reduce Ability of Soil to Absorb Water
Water in the soil plays an important role in storing carbon dioxide—the main greenhouse gas—which is helping to heat the planet.
Scientists Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Ant Venom Biofuel
The prototype was found to be highly efficient at producing formic acid—a promising fuel carrier that could revolutionize hydrogen cars.
Antarctica Ice Shelf Has Thinned by up to 23 Percent Since 1970s
Thwaites Glacier—which is about the same size as Florida—contains enough ice on its own to raise global sea levels by about two feet if it all melts.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Great Barrier Reef Is Becoming a 'Theme Park,' Tour Operator Warns
"The tourism industry, desperate to maintain tourist numbers, is looking beyond the natural beauty of the reef because it's not quite what it was," said dive operator Tony Fontes.
Europe Has Become Much Hotter Than Predicted Over the Last 70 Years
The latest findings come during a summer which has seen heat records smashed across the continent.
Russia Discovers Five New Islands After Arctic Glacier Melts Away
One of the islands is about the size of 10 football fields.
First 'Extreme Corals' at Great Barrier Reef Mangrove Lagoons Discovered
"The presence of corals in these extreme mangrove habitats challenges our understanding of the conditions some corals are capable of living in," researcher Emma Camp said.
How Andrew Yang's $5 Trillion Climate Plan Stacks Up Against Rivals
Yang's plan is similar to the Green New Deal, and it's the latest ambitious policy proposal from a 2020 hopeful to address climate change and to court Democratic primary voters.
Amazon Rainforest Fires: What the Long-term Damage Could Be
"When forest land is cleared by fire for agricultural production, we lose it forever," said Meg Symington of the World Wide Fund for Nature.
More Frequent and Intense Wildfires Turning Forests Into Climate Heaters
Boreal forests store one-third of all terrestrial carbon—but for how long?
Brazil's Bolsonaro Dismisses Amazon Rainforest Fires Outcry
Outspoken president's remarks came as smoke from the fires plunges São Paulo into darkness at 3 p.m.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Blasted as Climate Change Hypocrites
The flights would have generated seven times more carbon emissions per person than a standard commercial flight.
Fox Host Frustrated That Young Americans Believe In Climate Change
"They want to fight the weather. The rest of us want to deal with real threats," Fox & Friends co-host Pete Hegseth said.
D'Souza Thinks Global Warming Doesn't Exist Because It Snows In Australia
D'Souza appeared to be unaware that it is winter in the southern hemisphere when it is summer in the northern hemisphere.
We Don't Have to Give up Burgers to Address Climate Change—Just the Cows
People eat as much as they can afford despite it killing the planet—the "meat paradox."
Climate Change Is Finally on the Agenda for 2020. But Is It Too Late?
The Democrats including climate change in the primary debates is welcome, and gives them an edge on denialist Republicans. But is does feel like too little, too late.
Thousands of Pacific Walruses Have Turned up in Alaska Ahead of Schedule
"This is the earliest date that large numbers of walruses have been confirmed on shore at Point Lay," said Andrea Medeiros, a spokeswoman for the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
No, Air Conditioning Won't Save You From Global Warming
By 2050, we will be using as much energy on AC as we are now using to power the United States, the EU and Japan—combined.
Illegal Deforestation Is Pushing Amazon Rainforest to 'Tipping Point'
Deforestation has increased to the point where more than three football fields of tree cover are being lost every minute.
America's Southwest Set for 'Megadroughts' Not Seen Since Medieval Times
Researchers say they are "unfortunately confident" Southwest will be hit by megadroughts again as a result of climate change.
Climate Change Puts Deer, Sparrows at 'Substantial Extinction Risk'
"What is worrisome is that our study species are mainly common ones, so that the conclusions for rare species will likely be even more pessimistic," an expert told "Newsweek."
Iceland to Hold a Memorial for Its First Glacier Lost to Climate Change
Scientists and members of the public will unveil a monument recognizing the former Okjökull glacier next month.
Global Warming May Lead to Diseases We Don't Know About, Scientists Warn
A CDC official warned the fungus "is behaving in unexpected and concerning ways, causing severe disease in countries across the globe, including the United States."
Mega Wind Farm Connected With Artificial Islands 'Feasible': Energy Firm
Each of the artificial islands would generate enough energy to power around 12 million homes, according to an international consortium.
West Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse Could Be Stopped With Artificial Snow
Without the ice sheet, sea levels are predicted to rise by over 10 feet.