Climate Change

The urgency of addressing human causes of climate change has long been apparent. To amplify this issue that's paramount to us all, KPBS has launched a Climate Change Desk to step up our coverage of this existential threat including reported stories and interviews with experts and newsmakers.

Environment

Oil companies are embracing terms like 'lower carbon.' Here's what they really mean

Camila Domonoske

Julia Simon

The oil industry has a huge voice in this year's climate talks. But what are oil companies actually saying? And why does it matter? We break down their pledges and statements into plain English.
U.N. climate talks head says "no science" backs ending fossil fuels. That's incorrect

Rebecca Hersher

The comments came shortly before talks kicked off in Dubai. In reality, scientists warn that further fossil fuel development is driving global warming.
Environment

Health is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big deal

Alejandra Borunda

Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.
Politics

In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: climate and Gaza

Deepa Shivaram

Vice President Harris gave her most extensive comments to date on the fighting in Gaza, emphatically calling on Israel to do more to protect civilians.
Environment

EPA aims to slash the oil industry's climate-warming methane pollution

Jeff Brady

New EPA rules require oil and gas companies to slash climate-changing methane from their operations.
Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge

Rebecca Hersher

Lauren Sommer

Aya Batrawy

This year's United Nations climate summit is being held in the petroleum-dependent United Arab Emirates. Delegates began by approving a landmark fund to pay for climate losses.
National

Weather experts in Midwest say climate change reporting brings burnout and threats

Elizabeth Rembert

Talking about climate change can be a tough job, especially in places where audiences may be less likely to accept the science. Strong resistance has pushed some meteorologists out of the field.
Politics

Harris plans to attend the COP28 climate summit

Deepa Shivaram

Elena Moore

Vice President Harris will travel to United Arab Emirates this week for the annual international climate meeting, the White House has announced.
FAQ: Annual climate negotiations are about to start. Do they matter?

Michael Copley

Julia Simon

Nathan Rott

Lauren Sommer

Rebecca Hersher

World leaders, climate experts and oil company executives converge on Dubai later this week to talk about climate change at the United Nations COP28 meeting. Here's what you need to know.
Health

A fan died of heat at a Taylor Swift concert. It's a rising risk with climate change

Alejandra Borunda

The concert in Rio de Janeiro took place during one of the worst heat waves ever in Brazil. The country is in the middle of a record-breaking six months of extreme weather.