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More than 50,000 people in Europe died this summer from heat, a record high amount, a new study finds

An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves

The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off the coast of Scotland over the objections of environmental groups, saying it would improve energy security as the country transitions to renewable sources of energy

Humanity is losing more ground in its fight against climate change

Bleached coral pieces were able to recover when in contact with healthy ones.

So far, four months this year have ranked as the warmest on record.

The former Washington governor talks more about the case after he joined climate activists and wildfire survivors outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to protest against oil giants.

Boulder wants to sue oil companies for financial damages from global warming.

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the beetles damaging forests in Colorado that are at the heart of Boulder County’s SCOTUS case to make oil companies pay for climate change impact.

ABC News' Devin Dwyer and Chris Winter, executive director of a Colorado environmental research group, discuss the Supreme Court's consideration of a Colorado case against major oil companies.

The case is over alleged marketing deception and climate change impacts.

Climate change, guns and religion in schools are among cases headed to SCOTUS.

Ground-level ozone harms human health, ecosystems and crop yields.

The agency's own data shows the power industry is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

August global temperatures surpassed highs set in 2023, 2024.

Ginger Zee takes a look at a mission to make billions of gallons of rain, snow.

Experts say warmer oceans and other environmental variables are creating an ideal haven for sharks and could prolong their stay in northern waters in the fall months.

More landslides have been occurring in regions with glaciers, experts said.

The Colorado River basin is a critical system for residents in the western U.S.

The reservoir is nearing the lowest point at which hydropower can be produced.

Arizona State University researcher Jennifer Vanos explains new findings on heat exposure, and Dr. Darien Sutton shares how to recognize signs of heat-related illness.

Temperature, humidity, wind and solar radiation can impact heat stress.

"GMA" sits down with former Vice President Al Gore to reflect on the impact of the Oscar-winning climate change documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" two decades after its release.

The former vice president still believes climate change is a moral issue.

The phenomenon could contribute to global sea level rise, researchers say.

Warming global temperatures are impacting wine production.

Anthropogenic, or human-caused, climate change is causing the wine industry to change course.

David Acuña, battalion chief for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, discusses the increase in wildfires affecting California and the nation.

Koala populations face risk at temperatures above 80.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Charity: water” founder Scott Harrison reflects on two decades of impact, reaching 21 million people with clean drinking water and outlining the continued push to serve millions more worldwide.

The findings mark a 54% jump in annual species discovery numbers.

David Attenborough, the world's most famous wildlife presenter, has celebrated his 100th birthday. Whit Johnson takes us on a journey through his life and legacy.

Ozone pollution now affects more people than in the past, the report found.

Planet Earth is showing signs of healing due to massive environmental efforts.

Collective action will be imperative to mitigating the climate crisis.

Risk of heart disease grew about 3% for every day over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

A series of movable barriers are already in place to block the Adriatic Sea.

Climate change is to blame, the nature conservation organization said.

Conservationists say climate change is driving the decline of these Antarctic species, now newly listed as endangered by the IUCN.

Hegseth triggered the exemption process, citing national security concerns.

The Dept. of the Interior said it will pay nearly $1B to stop wind projects.

Decarbonization could lead to more outcomes apart from a decrease in emissions.

The rapid retreat in one region is unexplainable, scientists said.

There could be a major flaw in how sea levels have been calculated.

On “This Week,” chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce reports on the fallout from the EPA’s reversal of a scientific finding allowing the government to legislatively address climate change.

The finding determined six key greenhouse gases threaten human health.

A dollar value will no longer be applied to health benefits from clean air.

President Donald Trump called the EPA's greenhouse gas emission findings a “giant scam.”

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee fact checks the Trump’s administration claim that greenhouse gas emissions warming the planet is a “scam."

Michael Gerrard, director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, breaks down what's at stake after the Trump administration ended regulations on greenhouse gas emissions.