CLIMATE CHANGE

Dealing with a decline in sea ice, the bears are changing the way they hunt in order to survive.

The clock is ticking to preserve and document the relics of the past before history is erased from development and sea level rise.

New research out of the University of Florida suggests that stormwater ponds, specifically permanently wet retention ponds, are a significant source of climate change-causing greenhouse gas emissions.

You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

If you’ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

We all know that losing a loved one is tough, and it’s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?

Now that we’ve launched our new “Solutionaries” digital newscast, we want to know: Have you seen an episode? How about the latest one? Do you have any ideas for the future?

Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy you’re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?

A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

If you just finished watching our latest episode of “Solutionaries,” then you know we focused on the environment and all things climate change-related.

Cities, especially urban ones, are often plagued by an issue most commonly referred to as heat islands.

Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as “street scientists,” to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.

Mountain glaciers may have less ice than previously thought, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature, straining the world’s freshwater supply.

If you’re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “What can one person even DO?”, you’re likely not alone.

"It’s a sign of hope that it’s doing well, and we need to keep protecting it," said marine biologist Gareth Philips.

Jera Slaughter stands outside her high-rise apartment building on Lake Michigan that has been affected by erosion

Earlier this year, a section of cliff and some homes' gardens were lost to a beach below.

Executives from Chevron, Exxon, Shell, BP, the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak for the first time about reports that they tried to mislead the public about climate change.

Bangladesh says it will present its “climate prosperity plan” aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming on economic development at the forthcoming U.N. climate talks in Glasgow

Biden unveiled a report on Friday to fight the threat climate change poses to the economy, with a top economist saying "inaction is not an option."

New Zealand’s Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the coronavirus pandemic has shown that humans are very good at responding to an immediate crisis.

A new report warns that outdoor workers are at risk of lost wages and dire health consequences if greenhouse gas pollution continues. People of color are especially vulnerable to harm.

With sea turtle nesting season underway, chances are you know to keep an eye out for marked-off nests while you’re walking on the beach.

Several million dollars are set aside for the coming fiscal year to address impacts of climate change on the environment.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirms it becoming hotter and wetter in Jacksonville, based on updated climate normal weather data from the past three decades.

If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

Channel Four is partnering with multiple TV stations around the country, and even some of our own local radio stations here for a new climate collaborative.

Earth Day is a time to think about the environment and global warming and climate change are often top of mind.

In advance of Earth Day, Major Garrett investigates where the U.S. and the world stand in the fight against climate change.

The European Union has reached a tentative climate deal that is intended to make the 27-nation bloc climate-neutral by 2050.

President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Growing cannabis indoors is racking up energy production, resulting in large amounts of damaging gases that warm Earth. Electric usage is the highest across the southeast leading to increased CO2 emissions from indoor cannabis cultivation. In Jacksonville, the need for dehumidifiers and air conditioning adds about 1,500 kilograms of emissions to every kilogram of product. The island relies primarily on burning oil for electricity, boosting emissions to over 5,000 kilograms per kilogram of product. As it turns out, Southern California’s moderate climate and renewable power makes it a prime location for the lowest emissions.

Bill Gates says climate change is biggest challenge ever faced by humanity "The amount of change, new ideas. It's way greater than the pandemic. And it needs a level of cooperation that would be unprecedented," Gates tells Anderson Cooper about combating climate change. See the interview, Sunday on "60 Minutes."

What it would take to reach 1 million COVID vaccinations a day

Brian Sicknick, officer who died after riot, to lie in honor at Capitol

"It's time to act": Biden rolls out new actions on climate change

"It's time to act": Biden rolls out new actions on climate change

After seven years of debate, President Obama has handed environmentalists a victory. He denied permission to move forward on the Keystone XL Pipeline. According to the president, his decision was based on his belief the 1,100 mile pipeline between Canada and the Gulf of Mexico would undermine American leadership on climate change.

Ahead of Earth Day, the president wants America to focus on the dangers of global warming