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Vox's coverage of climate change, renewable energy, conservation, and other environmental issues

3 horrifying extreme weather scenarios the US doesn’t talk about enough

Scientists say these nightmare weather events could happen at any time.

By Eliza Barclay

The best case for and against a fracking ban

Fracking has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But it also keeps us dependent on fossil fuels.

By Umair Irfan

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

A guide to how 2020 Democrats plan to fight climate change

By Umair Irfan September 12

Cars dominate cities today. Barcelona has set out to change that.

By David Roberts September 11

The controversy over Jonathan Franzen’s climate change opinions, explained

By Sigal Samuel September 11

4 things everyone should know about the hurricane disaster in the Bahamas

By Brian Resnick September 11

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26 feet of water: What the worst-case hurricane scenario looks like for Tampa Bay

We’re not prepared for the hurricanes that hit today. In the future, they’ll be worse.

By Brian Resnick September 11

This is a worst-possible wildfire scenario for Southern California

By Eliza Barclay September 10

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122 degrees for days: the looming Phoenix heat wave that could harm thousands

How climate change could bring the Katrina of extreme heat to Arizona.

By Umair Irfan September 9

Dorian leaves thousands without power in Canada as it finally heads to open water

By Riley Beggin September 8

Hurricane Dorian gains strength again as it heads toward Canada

By Riley Beggin September 7

A beginner’s guide to the debate over nuclear power and climate change

By David Roberts September 6

Hurricane Dorian photos: the aftermath of a Category 5 storm

By Brian Resnick September 6

Hurricane Dorian is a Category 3 “major hurricane” just off the coast of the Carolinas

By Brian Resnick September 5

6 winners and 3 losers from CNN’s climate town hall

By Umair Irfan, David Roberts, and 3 others September 5

Elizabeth Warren blasts the plastic straw debate as a fossil fuel industry distraction tactic

By Li Zhou September 5

How some 2020 Democrats would actually get their climate plans through the Senate

By Li Zhou September 4

Joe Biden is in trouble over a fundraiser tied to a fossil fuel company

By Ella Nilsen September 4

Julián Castro’s climate change plan would recognize a new class of refugees

By Nicole Narea September 4

CNN is giving 2020 Democrats 7 hours to talk about climate change

By Umair Irfan September 4

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Julián Castro’s Green New Deal frames climate as a civil rights issue

By Sean Collins September 4

We are getting two climate town halls after all. Here are 10 questions to ask candidates.

By David Roberts September 4

Jay Inslee’s presidential campaign is all about climate change

By Ella Nilsen September 4

Hurricane Dorian is moving “dangerously close” to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina

By Brian Resnick September 4

Pulling CO2 out of the air and using it could be a trillion-dollar business

By David Roberts September 4

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Pete Buttigieg wants the US to be carbon-neutral by the time he’s 68

By Umair Irfan September 4

Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Kamala Harris’s climate plan would take polluters to court

By Li Zhou and Umair Irfan September 4

Hurricane Dorian: Grand Bahama Island was flooded with 20 feet of water

By Brian Resnick September 3

Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous Category 5 hurricane — pummeling the Bahamas and heading toward Florida

By Brian Resnick September 2

Hurricane Dorian is gaining strength — and heading toward Florida

By Brian Resnick August 31

Many businesses oppose Trump’s deregulatory agenda. Here’s why.

By David Roberts August 30

The rise of meatless meat, explained

By Kelsey Piper August 30

Why it’s been so lucrative to destroy the Amazon rainforest

By Umair Irfan August 30

Fracking may be a bigger climate problem than we thought

By David Roberts August 29

Are we doing enough to prevent human extinction?

By Dylan Matthews August 29

Puerto Rico’s first major storm since Hurricane Maria is approaching

By Umair Irfan August 28

KFC began offering meatless chicken at one store Tuesday. It sold out almost immediately.

By Kelsey Piper August 27

Tropical Storm Dorian: what we know about its path and its impact on Puerto Rico

By Brian Resnick August 27

Do plastic bag taxes or bans curb waste? 400 cities and states tried it out.

By Matthew Zeitlin August 27

The Amazon rainforest’s worst-case scenario is uncomfortably near

By Umair Irfan August 27

When and where fall foliage colors will peak, in one map

By Brian Resnick August 26

No, you can’t just nuke a hurricane. But there are other options.

By Umair Irfan August 26