COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks

World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.

Exxon CEO denies spreading climate change disinformation at hearing

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said Thursday that his company “does not spread disinformation regarding climate change″ during a landmark House hearing.

Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers

Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.

White House: Climate change to bring global tensions, security threats, migration

The Biden administration is laying out the heightened security threats, rising tensions and increased refugee flows facing the U.S. as the climate warms

Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather

A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.

Pakistan earthquake kills at least 20, injures more than 200

A powerful, 5.9 magnitude earthquake collapsed at least one coal mine and dozens of mud houses in southwest Pakistan.

Ship’s anchor may have caused massive California oil spill, investigators say

A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off the Orange County coast, according to federal investigators.

California oil spill: Beaches close as delayed response prompts questions

The Coast Guard says it did not investigate initial reports of an oil spill for nearly 12 hours because it didn’t have enough corroborating evidence and the agency was hindered by darkness and a lack of technology.

Fall foliage: Climate change affecting autumnal activity, experts say

Recent leaf-peeping seasons have been disrupted by weather conditions in New England, New York and elsewhere. Arborists and ecologists say the trend is likely to continue as the planet warms.

Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says

According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.

McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals

McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.