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Scientists can’t say for sure whether global warming is causing more hurricanes, but they are confident that it’s changing the way storms behave. Here’s how.
By Veronica Penney
Michael Kuperberg was told he would no longer oversee the National Climate Assessment. The job is expected to go to a climate-change skeptic, according to people familiar with the changes.
By Christopher Flavelle, Lisa Friedman and Coral Davenport
President-elect Biden can restore many of the 100-plus environmental regulations that President Trump rolled back, but much of the damage to the climate cannot be reversed.
By Coral Davenport
The first 100 days of the Biden administration are likely to see a flurry of executive actions on climate change.
By Lisa Friedman
The new one-year freeze is a sign of the growing financial burden caused by climate change.
By Christopher Flavelle
Efforts to limit global warming often focus on emissions from fossil fuels, but food is crucial, too, according to new research.
By Henry Fountain
Environmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
By Henrik Pryser Libell and Isabella Kwai
The American exit officially took effect Wednesday. If Joseph R. Biden Jr. wins the election and rejoins the pact, the United States will have a lot of catching up to do.
By Lisa Friedman and Somini Sengupta
President Trump’s withdrawal formally came into force the day after Election Day in the United States. Here’s what it means.
The United States is using more plastic than ever, and waste exported for recycling is often mishandled, according to a new study.