Lauren Sommer appears in the following:
Developing countries want climate reparations. Here's what it could cost
Monday, November 07, 2022
At global climate negotiations, developing countries say they're being devastated by a problem they didn't cause. So they're looking for compensation for the losses and damage from climate change.
FAQ: What's at stake at the COP27 global climate negotiations
Monday, November 07, 2022
World leaders are meeting in Egypt for the next two weeks to talk about reining in climate change and paying for its deadly effects. Here's what you need to know.
Here's how far behind the world is on reining in climate change
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The world is set to start crucial climate change negotiations soon. To avoid extreme warming, nations have to make deep cuts in heat-trapping emissions, fast.
Western wildfires are making far away storms more dangerous
Friday, October 21, 2022
Scientists are finding that Western wildfires can have far-reaching impacts. If they're burning while Central U.S. thunderstorms are forming, the rain and hail can be dramatically more destructive.
Why heat wave warnings are falling short in the U.S.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.
Extreme weather sparked by climate change is putting a strain on infrastructure
Friday, September 09, 2022
Extreme weather which is fueled by climate change is posing a bigger and bigger threat to the nation's water infrastructure.
Sweating keeps you cool, but climate change is making it harder
Wednesday, September 07, 2022
Our bodies couldn't endure the summer heat without sweating. But as the climate gets hotter, sweat isn't cooling us off like it used to.
Disaster experts say heat warning systems are falling short
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
As record-breaking heat scorches the West, some disaster experts say our warning system may not be enough. Many people aren't getting alerted when heat can be deadly.
The Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes capturing carbon emissions
Sunday, August 21, 2022
President Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. We take a look at the viability of the law's provision concerning capturing carbon emissions.
Building wildfire-resistant homes can be affordable, new study shows
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Many communities are still rebuilding after wildfires in recent years, but few states require homes to be built with wildfire-resistant materials. A new study shows it's not as expensive as some say.
Fireproofing your home isn't very expensive — but few states require it
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Many Western states lack building codes for wildfire-resistant homes. But a new study finds the costs can be minimal, undercutting long-held building industry arguments against such codes.
Is your house at risk of a wildfire? This online tool could tell you
Monday, May 16, 2022
Many people move without realizing the danger that wildfires pose to their new home. A new risk rating system could help buyers learn more on real estate sites.
California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet
Friday, May 13, 2022
California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.
Vacuuming carbon from the air could help stop climate change. Not everyone agrees
Monday, May 02, 2022
With the climate warming rapidly, scientists are finding that cutting fossil fuels may not be enough. Carbon dioxide emissions may need to be vacuumed right out of the air.
Is sucking carbon from the air the key to stop climate change? Some scientists say so
Thursday, April 28, 2022
With the climate getting hotter, scientists are finding that cutting fossil fuels may not be enough. Carbon dioxide emissions may need to be vacuumed right out of the air.
Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn't there more of it?
Friday, April 15, 2022
The U.S. is making the largest investment in history in the country's water system. In the rush to spend, some worry green projects will be overlooked.
It's not too late to stave off the climate crisis, U.N. report finds. Here's how
Monday, April 04, 2022
The good news is that the world has solutions and technology to slow climate change. The bad news is that time is running out.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is hit with mass coral bleaching yet again
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Some corals have turned a ghostly white due to extreme heat stress. It's the fourth bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in the last seven years, which makes it harder to recover.
A massive bleaching event is taking place in Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Friday, March 25, 2022
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is suffering another mass bleaching. That's when corals turn ghostly white due to heat, and it's becoming more common as the climate warms.
Is breeding bulldogs cruel? Animal groups debate how to make them healthier
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
With smushed-in faces and compact bodies, bulldogs are prone to health problems. A court in Norway recently banned breeding them, sparking an international debate.