climate

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic caused a global economic slowdown. Did is also have a positive impact on climage change?

Dear EarthTalk:

How can it be that climate change--the major planetary issue of our time and a primary issue for Democrats--isn't even on the agenda for Republicans in the upcoming elections?

Will Harris, Bridgeport, CT

While we tend to focus on the death and destruction resulting from the growing frequency and severity of wildfires and other disasters, we often pay less heed to the ways climate change consequence costs ricochet through the financial system.

High fire risk days have been common this year as the 2020 wildfire season shatters records across the West.

How will global warming change the distribution of trees across the continental U.S.?

Hurricane Laura grew from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in 24 hours. Is rapid intensification becoming more common?

Explore Biloxi's story and what it can tell other U.S. communities about long-term disaster recovery.

Severe drought conditions have increased in western Colorado as fire have been raging in the area.

Climate change concerns transcends party lines. A market-based approach may be the answer to finding united ways to solve the issue.

Humans arrived in North America earlier than believed, but needed a period of warmer climate to thrive.