Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit. Alana Wise
Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies. Julia Simon
You're more likely to reach for that soda when it's hot outside People drink more sugary beverages when it's hot, researchers found, significantly increasing their sugar intake. That impact could grow as climate change raises the world's temperatures. Alejandra Borunda
New Zealand embarks on one of the most ambitious conservation projects in the world New Zealand has set a goal of exterminating millions of rats, possums and other invasive species that pose a threat to the country's biodiversity. Lauren Sommer
Accelerated glacier melt is threatening Europe's villages, rivers and economies Temperatures in Europe are increasing at twice the average global rate. As glaciers in the Swiss Alps disappear, Europe's biggest rivers are losing a crucial source of their summer water flow. Rob Schmitz
Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species that fuels the food web, study finds New research suggests the phytoplankton that forms the foundation of the marine food web and helps regulate the planet’s climate will decline sharply as seas heat up. Associated Press
The world's oldest and largest iceberg will soon be no more The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting. Kat Lonsdorf
Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting to launch a new site: Climate.us Climate.gov went dark after cuts from the Trump administration. Now, a group of former employees are trying to revive it under a new domain. Mary Louise Kelly
Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science. Julia Simon
Trump administration cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects at ports Ports across the country were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is cancelling grants to build the infrastructure for it. Lauren Sommer
