Climate Change 2024
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October 14, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Washington state's landmark climate law hangs in the balance this election

Voters in Washington state are being asked whether to repeal one of the most progressive climate policies ever passed by a state Legislature, less than two years after it took effect
October 14, 2024 at 4:54 PM
A driver fills up at a gasoline pump at a Shell gas station, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
September 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Gen Z, worried about climate change, unified in holding politicians responsible: Poll

New polling research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation explores Gen Z's experience of water issues and climate change and who they think is responsible.
September 26, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Thousands of activists, indigenous groups, students and others take to the streets of New York for the 'March to End Fossil Fuels' protest, Sept. 17, 2023, in New York.
1 month ago

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change

The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.
1 month ago
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1 month ago

The debate proved that climate change is not at center of 2024 election: Experts

Climate change continues to remain on the backburner of the 2024 election following little mention of environmental policy during the first.
1 month ago
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak during a presidential debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024.
2 months ago

Democrats aim to show voters they can help environment, economy simultaneously

Climate change doesn't rank high on voters according to the polls, but Democrats hope to change that at the DNC.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Democrats aim to show voters they can help environment, economy simultaneously
2 months ago

Do voters care about climate change? How going green divides this election

National polls found that Americans on both sides of the political aisle rank climate change initiatives as a far lower policy priority than other ballot issues.
2 months ago
A firefighter uses a drip torch to burn vegetation while trying to stop the Park Fire from near Mill Creek in Tehama County, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024.
3 months ago

How unprecedented ocean temperatures are affecting this year's hurricane season

Warmer-than-usual ocean temperatures have allowed for the earliest-ever Category 5 hurricane system to barrel through the Atlantic Basin.
3 months ago
A tree is seen fallen on the street as hurricane Beryl passes near to Bridgetown, Barbados on July 1, 2024.
9 months ago

How did climate change become a partisan issue?

Climate change was not always one of the most politicized issues, experts said.
9 months ago
Climate change was not always one of the most politicized issues, experts said.
10 months ago

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change

The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.
10 months ago
The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.
1 year ago

Biden 'just getting started' on climate action in response to major new report

President Joe Biden said the Fifth National Climate Assessment lays out the threats and dangers of climate change, and solutions that he will continue to pursue.
1 year ago
President Joe Biden speaks about climate change in the South Court Auditorium on the White House complex in Washington, Nov. 14, 2023.
1 year ago

Biden to launch 'American Climate Corps' following calls from activists, lawmakers

The White House said President Joe Biden will launch the "American Climate Corps" on Wednesday.
1 year ago
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters in New York City on Sept. 19, 2023.
1 year ago

DeSantis rolls out energy policy, contends climate change invoked to create 'fear'

Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy plan on Wednesday in Texas, focusing on American "dominance" and undoing the energy and climate policies of President Joe Biden
1 year ago
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's fall banquet, Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.