Covering Climate

Here & Now's continued coverage of climate change and environmental news.

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks about climate change and the wildfires on the West Coast at the Delaware Museum of Natural History on Sept. 14, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Biden's Early Actions On Climate Change Get Us 'Back To Square One,' Activist Says

Climate change is high on President Biden's agenda. He's already signed executive orders overturning some of Trump's policies affecting the environment.

Young Ranchers In Colorado Learn Techniques To Fight Climate Change

Colorado's extreme drought will likely continue into next year, and the state is urging farmers and ranchers to prepare for it.

David Attenborough Explains How Humans Jeopardize 'A Perfect Planet' For Life

Sir David Attenborough and executive producer Alastair Fothergill talk about their new documentary series "A Perfect Planet."

Reimagining A Greener City In Hermosillo, Mexico

A citizen's group in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, Mexico, is trying to address urban sprawl and rising temperatures through ambitious greening projects.

Southern Florida's Sea Turtles May Be Rebounding

Around the world, climate change is heating up the beaches where sea turtles nest and the waters where they live.

Bundled In Coronavirus Relief Bill Is Sweeping Climate Change Legislation

The bill includes $35 billion in funding for clean energy, as well as a large drawdown on harmful refrigerants being released into the atmosphere.

How US Firms Like BlackRock Bankroll Destruction Of The Amazon

Amazon deforestation is up 10% this year, a 12-year high according to Brazilian satellite imagery.

The Case For Urban Living In The Age Of COVID-19

Though U.S. cities were some of the hardest hit by COVID-19, architect and city planner Vishaan Chakrabarti says they are the most resilient and least isolating.

Hundreds Of Environmental Groups Call For 'Presidential Plastics Action Plan'

Beyond Plastics President Judith Enck outlines what steps President-elect Joe Biden can take to curb plastic pollution.

Biden's Potential Pick To Lead EPA Discusses Auto Fuel Standards, Tackling Climate Change

Last week, General Motors dropped its support of the Trump administration's legal fight against California's strict fuel-efficiency standards, indicating that the company is eager to work with the incoming Biden...

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09:48Dec 3, 2020

Did Portland's Use Of Tear Gas During Protests Harm The Environment?

Tear gas exposure is dangerous to humans. But it's unclear what damage the chemicals are doing to the environment.

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04:33Nov 20, 2020

Joe Biden speaks about climate change and the wildfires on the West Coast. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Sunrise Movement Climate Activists Call On Biden To 'Keep His Promises'

Climate activists have set a high bar for the President-elect Joe Biden. Already they've been disappointed by his choice of advisors.

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05:00Nov 20, 2020

Nearly 5,000 salmon spawning streams throughout the Tongass National Forest provide an abundance of food for a variety of species including bears, eagles, ravens, and people. (©Amy Gulick/amygulick.com)

'Where Forest Meets The Sea': The Uncertain Future Of The Tongass National Forest

Alaska's Tongass National Forest is one of the largest intact temperate rainforests in the world. And now, the Trump administration is opening half of it up to logging and development.

On Point

47:35Nov 19, 2020

The Bobcat Fire burns through the Angeles National Forest on Sept. 11, 2020 north of Monrovia, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)

Climate Change Reporters From Louisiana, Colorado Weigh In On The Work Ahead For Biden

President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to make climate change a priority.

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10:55Nov 12, 2020

Dozens of Connecticut residents converge along a bridge at a vigil and rally for the environment and against President Trump's recent decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord on June 4, 2017 in Westport, Connecticut. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

What's Next For Climate Change Leadership After US Exit From Paris Accord

No matter who the next president is, Wednesday marks the official exit of the United States from the Paris Climate Accord.

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05:16Nov 4, 2020

Plastic and other garbage polluting in the Adriatic Sea. (Andrey Nekrasov/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led To More Ocean Plastic Pollution

Dave Ford, founder of SoulBuffalo, explains how the coronavirus has worsened the amount of plastic polluting the world's oceans.

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05:35Oct 12, 2020

The I-90 bridge over Lake Washington disappears through heavy smoke from wildfires on Sept. 11, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

How Wildfires Are Contaminating The Water Supply With Benzene, Other Hazardous Chemicals

After the Tubbs Fire in 2017, residents began to smell an odor in their water that turned out to be the carcinogen benzene.

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05:47Oct 2, 2020

Sunrise Movement Pushes Joe Biden To Get Greener On Climate Change

Climate change could be a key issue for many younger voters this election.

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06:28Sep 28, 2020

An array of mirrors at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating site in Primm, Nevada, in 2014. (John Locher/AP)

The State Of Solar Energy

Residential solar installations in the U.S. were down nearly 25% in the second quarter of this year. But the future may still be bright for the power source that accounted...

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03:40Sep 25, 2020

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Biden's Early Actions On Climate Change Get Us 'Back To Square One,' Activist Says

Young Ranchers In Colorado Learn Techniques To Fight Climate Change

David Attenborough Explains How Humans Jeopardize 'A Perfect Planet' For Life

Reimagining A Greener City In Hermosillo, Mexico

Southern Florida's Sea Turtles May Be Rebounding

Top Climate Stories Of 2020: Environmental Justice Makes Headlines As Hurricanes, Fires Wreak Havoc

Bundled In Coronavirus Relief Bill Is Sweeping Climate Change Legislation

How US Firms Like BlackRock Bankroll Destruction Of The Amazon

The Case For Urban Living In The Age Of COVID-19

Hundreds Of Environmental Groups Call For 'Presidential Plastics Action Plan'

Biden's Potential Pick To Lead EPA Discusses Auto Fuel Standards, Tackling Climate Change

Did Portland's Use Of Tear Gas During Protests Harm The Environment?

Sunrise Movement Climate Activists Call On Biden To 'Keep His Promises'

'Where Forest Meets The Sea': The Uncertain Future Of The Tongass National Forest

Climate Change Reporters From Louisiana, Colorado Weigh In On The Work Ahead For Biden

What's Next For Climate Change Leadership After US Exit From Paris Accord

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led To More Ocean Plastic Pollution

How Wildfires Are Contaminating The Water Supply With Benzene, Other Hazardous Chemicals

Sunrise Movement Pushes Joe Biden To Get Greener On Climate Change

The State Of Solar Energy