Environment Big Northwest floods a ‘dress rehearsal’ for a hotter climate This week’s intense rainfall and flooding in northwestern Washington state and British Columbia offer a glimpse into the future, climate scientists say. John Ryan
Environment Here's what world leaders agreed to — and what they didn't — at the U.N. climate summit Intense climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, brought about major breakthroughs and compromises, as world leaders sought to avert extreme climate change. Lauren Sommer
Environment Their lands are oceans apart but are linked by rising, warming seas of climate change Photographer Vlad Sokhin's latest work, Warm Waters, is an exploration of climate change traveling across 18 countries and off-the-map territories seen by seldom few. Charles Maynes Grace Widyatmadja
Technology These researchers are trying to stop misinformation from derailing climate progress A global team of activists and researchers has been tracking false and misleading claims about climate change as world leaders meet at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. Shannon Bond
Environment Developing nations say they're owed for climate damage. Richer nations aren't budging Extreme weather is costing developing countries billions of dollars in damage. So they're seeking compensation from weather countries that have done the most to cause climate change. Lauren Sommer
World A climate summit theme: How much should wealthy countries pay to help poorer ones? Wealthy countries have historically been the largest producers of greenhouse gases. One of the biggest issues left at the COP26 summit is their role helping poorer nations cope with climate change. Frank Langfitt
Environment Activists urge world leaders to make immediate pollution cuts for a livable climate One by one, what looked like world leaders splashed their way to the podium in Glasgow, Scotland. John Ryan
Environment For Brianna Fruean, the smell of mud drives home the need for climate action Many island nations have the most to lose when it comes to the climate crisis. But at the COP26 U.N. climate summit, they insist they aren't victims, they're warriors. Ari Shapiro Mia Venkat Noah Caldwell Ashley Brown
World Draft agreement at the COP26 climate summit looks to rapidly speed up emissions cuts The draft, circulated at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, calls for an end to coal power and more rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Scott Neuman Dan Charles
Environment Uganda's Vanessa Nakate says COP26 sidelines nations most affected by climate change Nakate spoke with NPR about the role gender plays in climate activism, whether the COP26 summit feels inclusive and her advice for other youth who feel they can't affect change in the climate crisis. Ari Shapiro Noah Caldwell Ashley Brown Mia Venkat
