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Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
A major ice storm has created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road.
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Coffee prices are spiking due to climate change
The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.
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Your daily cup of coffee could get more expensive because of climate change
Unpredictable climate events are blamed for spiking the price of Arabica beans to record levels.
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Record ridership for Amtrak as Americans embrace trains as easier, greener
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is pumping nearly $70 billion dollars into improving and expanding passenger rail across the U.S. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us that traveling by train can also be good for the planet.
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Climate Ready workforce intends to make Boston a ‘Green Monster'
Boston received nearly $10 million in federal funding to develop the city’s workforce to enhance its resilience to climate change.
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Boston receives $9.8M to battle the climate crisis
Boston is battling the climate crisis and creating good-paying jobs in the process. It’s a goal the city is closer to reaching thanks to millions of dollars in federal funding for the city to develop the workforce needed to enhance climate and coastal resilience across its neighborhoods. “Turning Boston into a green monster. Fighting against climate change, fighting so...
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Here are ways to cope with ‘climate anxiety'
The holidays are already the most challenging time of the year for mental health, and new research shows climate change is adding yet another layer of stress, especially for younger Americans.
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The coldest time of year isn't as cold as it used to be. Here's how much.
First Alert meteorologist Tevin Wooten explains how much warmer winters have gotten in Boston in the last five decades.
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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.
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Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change.
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New study details climate change's impact on the strength of hurricanes
This year’s three most devastating storms — Beryl, Helene and Milton —- increased by 18 mph, 16 mph and 24 mph respectively because of climate change, the authors said
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NYC, Houston among most polluting cities, new data suggests
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most pollutants that contribute to climate change, according to new data released at COP29.
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World's most polluting cities revealed at COP29: NYC, Houston among top emitters
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, and Shanghai is the most polluting.
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Mass. Legislature sends clean energy accord to Healey
After months of delay, the Massachusetts Legislature sent a major clean energy bill to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk amid shifting national energy policy dynamics. The House voted 125-17 to approve the 139-page House-Senate compromise bill (S 2967), and both chambers took final procedural votes to send it to the governor for her signature, amendment or veto. Healey has been urging…
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Are Florida hurricanes dissuading New England snowbirds?
Strong storms and increasing costs could change the way people escape the northeast’s infamous winters.
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Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points
A new report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.
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Are back-to-back hurricanes dissuading Mass. snowbirds from wintering in Florida?
“Snowbirding” has long been a tradition for many New Englanders looking to avoid the region’s infamous winters — but could the recent bout of hurricanes slamming Florida deter migration to the Sunshine State? Florida is a classic destination for New Englanders either looking to buy a second home to spend the winters in, or a new place to live full…
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
In a 12-month span, the Amazon rainforest lost 6,288 square kilometers (2,428 square miles), roughly the size of the U.S. state of Delaware.
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Project 2025 aims to ‘eradicate' climate change research, slash disaster aid
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather Service, NOAA, the EPA, and FEMA among many other federal agencies. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the implications.
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In Florida's Senate race, climate-change policies come under scrutiny after deadly hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are drawing attention to the environmental records of Republican Sen. Rick Scott and his Democratic challenger, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.