Carbon Dioxide Emissions Are Up Again. What Now, Climate? The fortuitous dip in emissions of the main greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide, during the past three years is over, as economies turn up. The trend in the near future looks grim, say climate scientists. Christopher Joyce
Fishermen Sue Big Oil For Its Role In Climate Change The food industry is already feeling the effects of climate change, which will likely force expensive adaptations in the future. At least one sector is looking to make energy companies pay. Alastair Bland
David Attenborough Warns Of 'Collapse Of Civilizations' At U.N. Climate Meeting The British naturalist spoke at an international climate conference being held in Poland. "Time is running out," he said. Camila Domonoske
Extreme high tides in Seattle this week Every morning this week, Seattle will experience especially high tides. They’re called "king tides." They happen once or twice a year, when the moon comes closest to the earth. Joshua McNichols
Federal climate report predicts huge economic toll on Pacific Northwest Kim Malcolm talks with KUOW's environment reporter John Ryan about the economic toll of climate change in the Pacific Northwest. Kim Malcolm
The Political News Didn't Stop Over Thanksgiving. Here's What You Missed Over the long weekend, President Trump aired several grievances, the federal government published a report on global warming, and U.S. border agents fired tear gas at migrants at the US-Mexico border. Scott Detrow
5 Major Crops In The Crosshairs Of Climate Change The plants that nourish us won't disappear entirely. But they may have to move to higher, cooler latitudes. Some places may find it harder to grow anything at all, because there's not enough water. Dan Charles
It’s a gusher! Record sums of oil money flood carbon-fee fight A gusher of out-of-state cash from oil companies BP, Phillips 66, Andeavor, Valero and Chevron has made the campaign against the carbon fee initiative the costliest “no” campaign in state history. John Ryan
Former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is behind the UW's new 'EarthLab' Kim Malcolm talks with Sally Jewell about EarthLab — a new project from the University of Washington. Jewell was U.S. Interior Secretary under President Obama. She currently chairs EarthLab's advisory council. Kim Malcolm
