climate change

Two Months of Environmental News, One page

By Paul Rauber August 10, 2015

In this story: climate change, wildlife

May 2015 is the hottest May on record. In the United States, it is the wettest. Texas receives enough rainfall to cover the entire state in eight inches of water, leading to the worst flooding in the state's history.

What Makes Climate Deniers Tick?

Hint: It's not the science. It's the culture.

By Jake Abrahamson August 10, 2015

In this story: books, climate change

How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate, by Andrew Hoffman (Stanford University Press, 2015)

Saving the Climate Isn't Enough

Pope Francis challenges the world to defend the planet—and the poor

By Dashka Slater August 10, 2015

In this story: environmental justice, climate change, international climate policy

Pope Francis greets the crowd as he arrives in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City.

5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want to Miss

By Jules Zucker August 7, 2015

In this story: activism, climate change

Turns out there's more life in Antarctica than we thought.

Tsechu Dolma and the Indomitable Greenhouse

A Columbia student helps Nepali villagers deal with climate change

By Wendy Becktold August 4, 2015

In this story: climate change, activism, profiles, women

Tsechu Dolma, New York; founder of Yulha Fund

The Politics of Ice

By Krislyn Placide July 17, 2015

In this story: books, climate change

Glaciers: The Politics of Ice by Jorge Daniel Taillant

Hey Mr. Green, Do Cow Farts Contribute to Global Warming?

By Bob Schildgen July 21, 2015

In this story: climate change,

Do cow farts contribute to global warming?

How Eco-friendly is the Tour de France?

By Jasper Scherer July 9, 2015

In this story: climate change, air, clean energy, vehicle standards, public transit

5 Environmental Stories You Won't Want to Miss

Your weekly environmental news roundup in 500 words or less

By Brad Rassler June 25, 2015

In this story: Yosemite, climate change

Unjust Deserts

The World Day to Combat Desertification is all about dodging a global Dust Bowl.

By Brad Rassler June 16, 2015

In this story: water, climate change, food and drink

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