The changes are happening across 98 percent of the planet.

New research: Global temp rising at fastest fate in 2,000 years

Hot in Here

According to new research, global warming in the 20th century happened more quickly and pervasively than at any other time in the past 2,000 years.

New Research: Global Temp Rising at Fastest Rate in 2,000 Years

This should put an end to the "business as usual" argument once and for all. 

It's so hot, a heap of manure self-ignited in Spain.

Climate change update: France just hit highest recorded temp

Earth & Energy

A town in southern France called Villevieille just hit the country's hottest ever recorded temperature of 45.1 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit).

Climate Change Update: France Just Hit Highest Recorded Temp

A southern French town just hit 45.1 degrees Celsius — more than 110 Fahrenheit.

The paper calls for "society-wide, emergency mobilization of labor and resources."

New research: human civilization will likely collapse by 2050

Point of No Return

A distressing Australian climate change analysis has some pretty bad news: human civilization is set out to collapse by 2050 if we ignore climate change.

New Research: Human Civilization Will Likely Collapse By 2050

We're screwed.

In 60 years, D.C. could feel like Mississippi, while L.A. resembles Mexico.

Terrifying app shows how climate change will transform 540 cities

Forecast 2080

An interactive maps show how climate change will make 540 North American cities feel like completely different locations by 2080.

Terrifying App Shows How Climate Change Will Transform 540 Cities

See what city your hometown will feel like by 2080.

Global warming is changing the oceans’ color

Water Colors

MIT researchers suggest we pay attention to the oceans' color to track marine ecosystem changes caused by climate change.

Global Warming Is Changing the Oceans’ Color

MIT researchers predict 50 percent of the ocean will change color by 2100.

They're also more willing to take responsibility for it.

More Americans believe in global warming than ever before

True Story

The results of a new global warming survey reveal Americans increased belief in the phenomenon — as well as their concerns about its impact.

More Americans Believe in Global Warming Than Ever Before

And they're increasingly worried about it.

The world's first commercial, land-based coral farm is one step closer to completion.

This startup is growing coral on land and transplanting it into damaged reefs

Reef Madness

Coral Vita is working to build a coral farm on land, which it claims allows it to grow coral at up to 50 times the rate of underwater farms.

This Startup Is Growing Coral on Land and Transplanting It Into Damaged Reefs

It says it can accelerate the growth rate of some corals by up to 50 times. 

"It’s turned into diplomatic disputes. It's led to a breakdown in international relations in some cases."

Scientists: warming oceans will lead to "catastrophic" future

Boiling Oceans

A new study in the journal Science has found that climate change is warming oceans far faster than experts had previously predicted.

Scientists: Warming Oceans Will Lead to “Catastrophic” Future

The dying oceans will lead to chaos on land, experts warn.

The goal of the Paris Agreement is to keep warming below 2 degrees Celsius. This would be more than double that.

Report: Global temps could ride 9 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100

Bad News Bearers

Global temperatures are on track for devastating increases before the end of the century, according to a newly published report.

Report: Global Temps Could Rise 9 Degrees Fahrenheit by 2100

Record temperatures are just one sign that climate change is persisting.

We could completely heal the Earth's protective layer by 2060.

Our efforts to heal the ozone layer are finally paying off

Hallelujah

The ozone is finally healing, according to the latest version of a United Nations-backed report released every four years.

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