Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science
In a significant escalation, policymakers are seeking to undermine or discard research showing the most dire risks of inaction on climate change.
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CreditPete Marovich for The New York Times E.P.A. Experts Objected to ‘Misleading’ Agency Smog Decision, Emails Show
One agency scientist expressed “disbelief” over a 2018 decision to exempt most of southeastern Wisconsin from federal limits on smog.
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CreditWu Yue/Xinhua, via Alamy Latest Arena for China’s Growing Global Ambitions: The Arctic
In a warming Arctic, China is drilling for gas, testing new shipping lanes and partnering with the region's military powerhouse, Russia.
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CreditBebeto Matthews/Associated Press United Nations Says 80 Countries May Ramp Up Climate Pledges
The countries may increase their climate goals, but the United Nations says that to avert extreme warming, an “exponential increase in ambition” is needed.
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CreditElizabeth Frantz for The New York Times Climate Change Is Catching On With Voters. Why Isn’t Jay Inslee?
The Washington governor has long been a leading voice on climate change. He believes he will gain prominence as more voters learn of his record and proposals.
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Credit How Climate Change May Affect the Plants in Your Yard
As temperatures warm across America, gardeners and growers are seeing flowers, shrubs, and trees shifting northward.
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CreditJosh Haner/The New York Times Documenting Climate Change by Air, Land and Sea
The New York Times photographer Josh Haner has spent the past four years capturing the effects of climate change around the world and under water.
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CreditCari Vander Yacht Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered
How to shop, cook and eat in a warming world.
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CreditJon Han Climate Change Is Complex. We’ve Got Answers to Your Questions.
We know. Global warming is daunting. So here’s a place to start: 17 often-asked questions with some straightforward answers.
