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- First LookShould new UN climate chief come from developing nation?Some climate policy analysts聽say that developing nations 鈥� some of which have become role models in cutting their planet-warming emissions and adapting to climate impacts 鈥� could help fill the void in leadership left behind by 海角大神a Figueres' departure in July.
First LookEarth's oceans are swelling faster than anytime in past 2,800 years, study showsA new batch of studies confirming the close relationship between global temperature and ocean level finds that seas are rising at the fastest rate since nearly 1000 BC.
First LookNot just a western problem, drought threatens forests across USScientists are scrambling to understand how changing climate will affect American ecosystems in hopes of developing better management practices.
Is the UK's clean-energy future at risk?The government says it's working to reduce over-spending on subsidies for renewables, but critics say the the sudden decision to cut support has spooked investors.
First LookFlorida man's shark 'selfie' sparks outrageA Florida man has sparked a storm of Internet outrage for dragging a small shark ashore and pinning it down while posing for photographs.
How California residents are changing the water landscapeCalifornia residents have been forced to use less water with each passing year, but as drought becomes the new norm, they aren't just conserving, they're revolutionizing the way the state manages its water.
Fears over Paris climate deal: Could the US back out?The top US negotiator for the Paris climate deal is working to allay the concerns of other nations that the United States might not sign or ratify the deal, as the government has at times shied away from international deal-making.聽
How farmers are trying a new kind of flooding to save California's agricultureEven as scientists say the Golden State's agricultural sector must inevitably shrink, farmers are testing a way to stanch the loss of their most precious resource: groundwater.
First LookUN climate chief 海角大神a Figueres to step down: A legacy of bridging divides海角大神a Figueres's ability to bring opposing sides together has been a hallmark of her聽six-term tenure as the UN climate chief.
As California enters a 'new era' on water, cities seek their own solutionsEl Ni帽o's rains are a welcome relief in the Golden State, but that doesn't cancel the need for changes in water use, experts say. Here's how San Diego and Los Angeles are adapting.
Aussie town battles tumbleweed invasion: A climate change signal?A giant tumbleweed known as 鈥渉airy panic鈥� has taken over a rural Australian city.聽
First LookWhy world leaders are antsy about US participation in Paris climate dealTodd Stern, the US climate envoy, told reporters in London on Thursday that despite Republican opposition to climate change, the political situation is different than when President Bush rejected the Kyoto Protocol in 2001.
First LookWhen selfies go too far: Rare dolphin dies after beach photosA rare Franciscana dolphin died after being pulled from the water by beachgoers near an Argentinian resort. The incident raises anew a debate over the lengths people go to take a memorable selfies.
First LookHow different are wild salmon from farm salmon? A lot, DNA shows.The salmon divide: Scientists have found that there are more than 700 genetic differences between a hatchery-born salmon and its cousins in the wild.
17 governors make bipartisan pledge toward clean energyCiting the economic benefits of clean energy, governors from across the country have come together to modernize the energy grid with renewable power. 聽
First LookPuffin mystery solved! Scientists learn secrets of Maine birds' migration.The puffins spend their summers in Maine, but scientists have been perplexed about where the colorful birds go in the winter 鈥� until now.聽
First LookWhy have 150,000 penguins mysteriously disappeared?When a group of scientists returned to Antarctica's Cape Denison in 2014, they realized 150,000 Ad茅lie聽penguins were missing. It's a devastating blow to Ad茅lie penguin populations, but researchers aren't counting the species out just yet.
Saudi Arabia and Russia agree to oil output cap. Will it stop price free-fall?Saudi Arabia and Russia backed a proposal Tuesday to cap oil production at January levels. Whether their support is enough to increase oil prices or if they can work together is still unclear.
First LookOklahoma cracks down on injection wells after earthquake spikeThe Sooner State has switched strategies, limiting not just the depth, but amount of wastewater than oil and gas producers can pump back underground.聽
How can notification for lead contamination be improved?A new report shows that environmental regulators in Ohio failed to release warnings of elevated lead levels in drinking water in a timely manner, and the mishandling of the system has the state's EPA and lawmakers calling for new policies to protect residents.
