The story of a wildflower that adapted to a severe drought in California raises hopes that evolution will come to the rescue of species hit by climate change, but there are limits ...

Australia’s science agency is cutting more than 100 jobs in its Environment Research Unit, which critics say will crush our capacity to predict climate change.

The Northeast has seen wild temperature swings — from record 80s one day to snow showers the next. Scientists say weather patterns like cold fronts and climate factors help explain it.

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Scientists suggest female frogs listen for changes in the male calls as a signal for when it's warm enough to mate.

Thanks to bills that did pass, state will divert money to pay for industry problems: abandoned wells and induced earthquakes.

Global resilience needs to be a top priority for company directors navigating the inevitable economic shocks on the horizon, ...

The food people eat is another important part of the climate equation. Agriculture accounts for a substantial share of global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly through livestock production.

Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.

The tidal environment of mangrove forests serves as nurseries for many fish species. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have measured carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in 23 of the world's ...

The oil crisis in the Middle East could spur countries to invest in wind, solar and otherrenewables. It could also spike reliance on coal, a cheap and polluting fossil fuel.