Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Monday defended his call to refocus the climate debate on prioritizing human welfare. “I’m glad people are listening,” Gates said at the event, noting it’s ...

Behind the confident headlines about climate change, a different conversation unfolds in academic circles. There is a very intense debate going on among the climate scientist community about whether ...

Should you be worried about climate change? The answer used to be debatable — literally. Way back in 2007, NPR aired a debate over the proposition that “Global Warming Is Not a Crisis.” The panel had ...

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Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes, along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many Americans growing concerned about the planet's ...

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Do you remember when two presidents argued about global warming? The Klaus-Gore showdown was more than just politics. It showed how beliefs shape environmental policies. This clash of giants is seen ...

Heather Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, stepped onto the stage at the recent Mountain Towns 2030 summit in Colorado — a room full of progressives accustomed to ...

In today’s polarized world, the word “climate” can shut down a conversation before it even begins. For some, it’s a rallying cry. For others, it’s a red flag. These reactions often have more to do ...