Researchers say the findings, the first documented case of rising temperatures driving genetic change in a mammal, offer a "glimmer of hope" for the Arctic species, which is facing possible extinction ...

James Kirkham: People often talk a lot about coral reefs and the Amazon rainforest as tipping points. But the cryosphere also ...

ExxonMobil argued in court filings that the state's claims should be dismissed because they are precluded by federal law, ...

Glaciers in the South Caucasus are melting faster than in almost any other mountain region on Earth, posing a threat to water security and increasing the risk of natural hazards, according to a new ...

In an age of rising sea levels, as polar ice sheets melt in a climate warmed by fossil fuel emissions, climate modelers are racing to understand what the future might hold for coastlines around the ...

“Conservation is not a luxury of stable times. It is the test of whether civilization can save itself.” ...

His goal: to expand a body of knowledge of Earth’s ever-evolving climate patterns for current and future generations. “As an ...

The cryosphere is at a tipping point, and its loss has immediate consequences for water security, livelihoods, infrastructure ...

The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.

As the oceans warm, their capacity to melt ice shelves and glaciers increases. Scientists rely on a network of oceanic ...

The ancient, enormous fish have lived on Earth for more than 150 million years but changing weather conditions have ...

A new study on Greenland's hidden geology reveals how its ice sheet could affect global sea levels, offering critical ...