Biden marks his climate legacy during Amazon visit, asserting 'nobody' can reverse it "Some may seek to deny or delay the clean energy revolution that's underway in America, but nobody — nobody — can reverse it," Biden said. But Trump has vowed to roll back those plans. Asma Khalid
This soil is slowly burning, releasing CO2. The solution? Let water reclaim it Peatlands, formed by ancient wetlands, store more carbon than the world's forests. But when they're drained for farming, they vent heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air. Dan Charles
The first week of the U.N.'s annual climate conference comes to a close We look at what happened during the first week of the United Nation's annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Scott Simon
When will greenhouse gas emissions finally peak? Could be soon Fossil fuel emissions have increased steadily for almost two centuries. Now, the world may soon reach an important turning point for climate change. Lauren Sommer
The East Coast's wildfire season is dragging into winter due to growing drought Fire officials say they've stopped the spread of the deadly Jennings Creek wildfire that's burning in rugged terrain on the New York-New Jersey border. But drought is causing more fires. Brian Mann
The plight of poorer nations takes spotlight at this year's global climate conference The biggest issue facing world leaders this year is boosting funding for climate action in developing countries. Climate funding is always in short supply, especially in hard-hit poorer countries. Michael Copley
A methane pollution fee on oil and gas faces a cloudy future under Trump The Biden administration issued a new fee on climate-warming methane pollution, but the EPA regulation faces an uncertain future under President-elect Trump Jeff Brady
Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell The original 2021 ruling ordered Shell to cut its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. The appeals court said there is "insufficient consensus" on a specific reduction percentage. The Associated Press
On the ground at COP, there's a mixture of anticipation and frustration NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to climate researcher Laura Young, also known as "Less Waste Laura" online, about COP29 and what the conference is like on the ground in Azerbaijan. Erika Ryan
The U.S. election is casting a shadow over global climate talks The results of the U.S. election are dominating many conversations during this year's U.N. climate meeting. But the intended focus is how richer countries may help developing ones meet climate targets Jeff Brady