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Alexandra Bell is bringing more than a decade of experience in nuclear policy to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the Doomsday Clock.

While the withdrawal was expected, environmental organizations criticized the move and countries are steadfast on moving forward with climate action without the U.S.

The first woman and second-ever Black person to serve as mayor of Los Angeles is under attack by conservative trolls like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

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A lawsuit from major fossil fuel groups aims to derail Vermont’s groundbreaking plan to make polluters pay for climate disasters.

Dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, according to new research. Since then, bone-dry conditions have set the stage for the catastrophic wildfires now descending upon the metropolis from multiple directions.

"There is no 'firefighting' in these kinds of conditions," said one meteorologist. "There is only saving as many lives as possible and getting the heck out of the fire's way."

Spike in fossil fuel use a result of global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Thanks to the maneuverings of the tiny nation of Vanuatu, the entire industrialized world is effectively on trial in The Hague.