Climate

Nearly three years ago, American Airlines pledged to eradicate its greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in an effort to help avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. One of …

For the first time in 46 years, the United Nations convened a global conference on water, creating new impetus for wide-ranging efforts to manage water more sustainably, adapt to worsening …

CORCORAN, Calif. —  Sixth Avenue used to cut through miles of farmland. Now, the road has disappeared under muddy water, its path marked by sodden telephone poles that protrude from the …

UNITED NATIONS —  A report issued on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in more than 45 years says 26% of the world’s population doesn’t have access …

SAN FRANCISCO —  At least one person was killed as a wet and windy storm arrived in California on Tuesday, delivering more rain, snow and hazards to residents of the Golden …

ALLENSWORTH, Calif. —  Last week, when it rained for days and floodwaters poured onto roads, the people of Allensworth grabbed shovels and revved up tractors. The makeshift barriers they built with …

Heavy rain this week turned the Los Angeles River flood-control channel into a raging torrent, and with new storms expected on Monday, emergency officials are keeping a wary eye on …

This story originally published in Boiling Point, a weekly newsletter about climate change and the environment. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. The year is 2047. Rabbi …

MERCED, Calif. —  In recent weeks, Merced neighbors Mariya Nelson and Beth Lee took on more than just rebuilding their storm-battered homes. After a series of break-ins, they’re now the de …

BLANTYRE, Malawi —  An unrelenting Cyclone Freddy has killed at least 56 people in Malawi and Mozambique since it struck southern Africa for a second time Saturday night, authorities in the …