Stories by Scott Waldman

The GeoCARB satellite will map the concentrations of key greenhouse gases over the Americas

A new analysis finds the two-week deep freeze had nothing to do with climate change

Critics of the new administration see a troubling pattern where information is hidden from the public

Only 2012 and 2016 were warmer than last year

One of Iran's biggest economic challenges has been a cycle of extreme droughts that began in the 1990s

The panel was tasked with translating scientific studies into policy actions that states could use to reduce emissions

Warm temperatures help algae proliferate, darkening the ice sheets

Harvey's record rainfall was three times more likely than a storm from the early 1900s 

The president’s court picks could help his climate legacy endure long after Trump leaves office

The Joint Polar Satellite System 1 (JPSS) will serve multiple functions, even as it has been described by the White House as an important tool to help prepare for future storms

Franken’s approach to climate advocacy relies on wry sarcasm and a precise mastery of scientific facts

A key argument used to downplay the consequences of climate change is resurfacing

The plan echoes a common talking point of climate deniers, who say Earth’s warming can be blamed on the sun

Many of the candidates being considered for the science advisory panel have connections to the fossil fuel industry or conservative think tanks

Observers warn it could be one of the most infamous storms in Atlantic hurricane history

If Irma makes landfall, it will be the first time in recorded history that two hurricanes Category 4 or higher hit the U.S. in a single season

Hurricane Harvey could be particularly threatening as it will contain both violent wind speeds and a heavy downpour

A combination of natural factors has driven the rise, but climate change has exacerbated the problem

A chunk of ice the size of three Manhattans just broke free in the Arctic, and it has a much clearer link to climate change

A new global temperature baseline casts doubt on humanity's ability to meet the Paris target

Global temperatures this year have been 1.64 degrees Fahrenheit above the 20th-century average

No viable methods exist to clean up oil from ice and drilling would occur in incredibly remote areas 

An iceberg the size of Delaware is now on the move

The trend could worsen significantly in the future if tree cover spreads northward