The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty. The post appeared first on .
What is the UNFCCC and Why Is the U.S. Pulling Out? Read More »
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change. The post appeared first on .
Trump Pulls Out of Global Climate Treaty Read More »
After a 12-day crossing, and a hard slog through sea ice, the field work on this Antarctic expedition is ready to start. The post appeared first on .
The Icebreaker Araon Reaches the Thwaites Glacier Read More »
Democrats demanded information from seven top U.S. oil companies about any meetings with the Trump administration regarding plans to control Venezuela’s oil industry. The post appeared first on .
Democrats Seek Answers About Oil Industry’s Knowledge of Venezuela Operation Read More »
The job cuts expected this month are part of a plan by the Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, to remake the agency. The post appeared first on .
FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers Read More »
As the icebreaker heads into the sea ice zone around Antarctica, penguins and seals start to appear. The lead scientist on the vessel teaches our climate reporter, Raymond Zhong, to identify different kinds of sea ice. The post appeared first on .
Entering the Frozen Continent Read More »
The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet. The post appeared first on .
The Unanswered Questions About Venezuela’s Environmental Future Read More »
Oceanic microplastic pollution is hindering the sea’s capacity to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, a crucial process for climate regulation. Research indicates these tiny plastic fragments disrupt vital biological functions in marine life, potentially exacerbating global warming. Experts urge a unified strategy to combat plastic waste and climate change, emphasizing reduced single-use plastics and improved waste
Oceans struggling to absorb CO2 amid microplastic pollution: Study Read More »
The sea ice changed completely over the course of a few hours, from disconnected floes to a vast, snow-covered plain. The post appeared first on .
Approaching Antarctica, the Icebreaker Araon Encounters Thick Sea Ice Read More »
A trip to Antarctica at this time of year means a month of no darkness. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong reflects on one of the last sunsets that he and our photographer Chang W. Lee will experience for some time. The post appeared first on .
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