http://www.pbs.org/newshour/topic/climate-change/The latest news, analysis and reporting about Climate Change from the PBS NewsHour and its website, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.PBS NewsHourThe latest news, analysis and reporting about Climate Change from the PBS NewsHour and its website, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.en-usThu, 16 May 2013 17:31:10 EDTThu, 16 May 2013 17:31:10 EDTCopyright ©2013 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/topic/climate-change/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpgNoClimate Change, News, Current Events, NewsHour, Television, Radio, Media PBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/pOgvr4nHCsY/20121207_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:39:00 EDTThe world's oceans are absorbing carbon dioxide at an unprecedented rate and the resulting acidification is transforming marine ecosystems. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ocean acidification is already affecting oysters and other shellfish in the U.S.The world's oceans are absorbing carbon dioxide at an unprecedented rate and the resulting acidification is transforming marine ecosystems. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ocean acidification is already affecting oysters and other shellfish in the U.S.06:45http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/XybLvlX3iN4/20130125_recycling.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:41:00 EDTSan Francisco is trying to become the first city with zero waste. By requiring residents and businesses to separate compostable items such as food scraps, as well as recyclable items, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports that the city has already reduced a huge amount of garbage from ending up in landfills.San Francisco is trying to become the first city with zero waste. By requiring residents and businesses to separate compostable items such as food scraps, as well as recyclable items, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports that the city has already reduced a huge amount of garbage from ending up in landfills.09:16http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/4sNrbqAGUjU/20130227_climatechange.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/27/20130227_climatechange.mp3Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:38:00 EDTWhile winter storms have blasted parts of the Midwest and Northeast, a lack of steady and deep snow -- less accumulation and faster melt -- has had serious effects for the ski industry. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how winter sports businesses are navigating the season as part of the Coping with Climate Change series.While winter storms have blasted parts of the Midwest and Northeast, a lack of steady and deep snow -- less accumulation and faster melt -- has had serious effects for the ski industry. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how winter sports businesses are navigating the season as part of the Coping with Climate Change series.08:05http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/27/20130227_climatechange.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/27/20130227_climatechange.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/ywcoH_5IaLk/20130211_lakelevels.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/11/20130211_lakelevels.mp3Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:33:00 EDTLake Michigan, one of the crown jewels of Chicago and the Midwest, has recently experienced a dramatic drop in water levels. As Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports, that drop has created economic problems for towns that border its shore.Lake Michigan, one of the crown jewels of Chicago and the Midwest, has recently experienced a dramatic drop in water levels. As Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports, that drop has created economic problems for towns that border its shore.06:21http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/11/20130211_lakelevels.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/02/11/20130211_lakelevels.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/XybLvlX3iN4/20130125_recycling.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:29:00 EDTSan Francisco is trying to become the first city with zero waste. By requiring residents and businesses to separate compostable items such as food scraps, as well as recyclable items, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports that the city has already reduced a huge amount of garbage from ending up in landfills.San Francisco is trying to become the first city with zero waste. By requiring residents and businesses to separate compostable items such as food scraps, as well as recyclable items, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports that the city has already reduced a huge amount of garbage from ending up in landfills.09:16http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2013/01/25/20130125_recycling.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/pOgvr4nHCsY/20121207_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:25:00 EDTThe world's oceans are absorbing carbon dioxide at an unprecedented rate and the resulting acidification is transforming marine ecosystems. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ocean acidification is already affecting oysters and other shellfish in the U.S.The world's oceans are absorbing carbon dioxide at an unprecedented rate and the resulting acidification is transforming marine ecosystems. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how ocean acidification is already affecting oysters and other shellfish in the U.S.06:45http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/07/20121207_coralreef.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/Ji2NWkwDrkY/20121206_norfolk.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/06/20121206_norfolk.mp3Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:21:00 EDTWhen Hurricane Sandy hit a week before Election Day, it helped surface the issue of rising sea levels and resulting vulnerability of coastal cities to flooding. In conjunction with WHRO, Mike Melia travels to Norfolk, Va., where the mayor must decide whether or not to rebuild parts of the city that may be unlivable in 15 years.When Hurricane Sandy hit a week before Election Day, it helped surface the issue of rising sea levels and resulting vulnerability of coastal cities to flooding. In conjunction with WHRO, Mike Melia travels to Norfolk, Va., where the mayor must decide whether or not to rebuild parts of the city that may be unlivable in 15 years.08:30http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/06/20121206_norfolk.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/06/20121206_norfolk.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/kzEXIdxNmkc/20121205_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/05/20121205_coralreef.mp3Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:38:00 EDTIn addition to negative consequences caused by overfishing and pollution, coral reefs face another major existential threat: increased acidity from warming oceans. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Florida about the dire outlook for coral reefs, as well as efforts and research to try and save them.In addition to negative consequences caused by overfishing and pollution, coral reefs face another major existential threat: increased acidity from warming oceans. Hari Sreenivasan reports from Florida about the dire outlook for coral reefs, as well as efforts and research to try and save them.06:44http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/05/20121205_coralreef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/05/20121205_coralreef.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/b9lnfF6goYc/20121203_climate.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/03/20121203_climate.mp3Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:47:00 EDTFor 18 years, the U.N. was intent on cutting global emissions to prevent a rise in the earth's average temperature of more than two degrees. But new data shows the earth is on track to reach this point of no return. Gwen Ifill talks to National Journal's Coral Davenport on the implications of rising emissions and temperatures. For 18 years, the U.N. was intent on cutting global emissions to prevent a rise in the earth's average temperature of more than two degrees. But new data shows the earth is on track to reach this point of no return. Gwen Ifill talks to National Journal's Coral Davenport on the implications of rising emissions and temperatures. 07:31http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/03/20121203_climate.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/12/03/20121203_climate.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/p-q3H-hRDgk/20121126_tribes.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/26/20121126_tribes.mp3Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:39:00 EDTLocated west of Olympic National Park, La Push, Wash., is idyllic at first glance. But the beauty of the place is matched by danger and vulnerability. Located at sea level, La Push lies directly in a flood and tsunami zone. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how the Quileute tribe culture is adapting to new climate challenges.Located west of Olympic National Park, La Push, Wash., is idyllic at first glance. But the beauty of the place is matched by danger and vulnerability. Located at sea level, La Push lies directly in a flood and tsunami zone. Hari Sreenivasan reports on how the Quileute tribe culture is adapting to new climate challenges.06:45http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/26/20121126_tribes.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/26/20121126_tribes.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/T-OP6NMeqU0/20121121_makingsense.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/21/20121121_makingsense.mp3Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:43:00 EDTThe insurance industry looks at historical data, old and new, in order to assess the risk for potential disasters and put a price on premiums. But when Sandy hit the Northeast, some insurance companies reconsidered if they priced insurance high enough for the greater risks brought on by climate change. Paul Solman reports. The insurance industry looks at historical data, old and new, in order to assess the risk for potential disasters and put a price on premiums. But when Sandy hit the Northeast, some insurance companies reconsidered if they priced insurance high enough for the greater risks brought on by climate change. Paul Solman reports. 08:02http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/21/20121121_makingsense.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/21/20121121_makingsense.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/qUpcyKoHTvA/20121120_sandy.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/20/20121120_sandy.mp3Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:30:00 EDTAs thousands of residents continue to clean up from Hurricane Sandy, many are anticipating future disasters and considering how New York will cope with rising seas and potentially more devastating flooding. Hari Sreenivasan reports on options like barriers that could protect the region from future storm surges.As thousands of residents continue to clean up from Hurricane Sandy, many are anticipating future disasters and considering how New York will cope with rising seas and potentially more devastating flooding. Hari Sreenivasan reports on options like barriers that could protect the region from future storm surges.07:40http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/20/20121120_sandy.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/11/20/20121120_sandy.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/deMW_NDrgyw/20121031_climatechange1.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/31/20121031_climatechange1.mp3Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:15:00 EDTExtreme storms of recent history have made local governments take notice both of their preparedness and the likelihood that climate change is making such disastrous events more and more common. Joseph Romm of Center for American Progress and American Enterprise Institute's Kenneth Green share their perspectives with Ray Suarez.Extreme storms of recent history have made local governments take notice both of their preparedness and the likelihood that climate change is making such disastrous events more and more common. Joseph Romm of Center for American Progress and American Enterprise Institute's Kenneth Green share their perspectives with Ray Suarez.11:54http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/31/20121031_climatechange1.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/31/20121031_climatechange1.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/fEGKPg97nro/20121009_climate.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/09/20121009_climate.mp3Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:37:00 EDTOne of Chicago's most beautiful and hidden gardens is located on top of City Hall, part of an effort to 'green' roofs in order fight rising temperatures. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the actions the city of Chicago is taking to mitigate climate change in an urban landscape.One of Chicago's most beautiful and hidden gardens is located on top of City Hall, part of an effort to 'green' roofs in order fight rising temperatures. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the actions the city of Chicago is taking to mitigate climate change in an urban landscape.10:29http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/09/20121009_climate.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/09/20121009_climate.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/Xz59ga2kO6Y/20121002_reef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/02/20121002_reef.mp3Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:42:00 EDTA new study finds that in the last 27 years, half of Australia's Great Barrier Reef coral has died. Gwen Ifill talks to Nancy Knowlton, a coral reef biologist and chair of Marine Science at the Smithsonian Institution, about ecological and economical consequences of the collapse, as well as measures to help mediate the decline.A new study finds that in the last 27 years, half of Australia's Great Barrier Reef coral has died. Gwen Ifill talks to Nancy Knowlton, a coral reef biologist and chair of Marine Science at the Smithsonian Institution, about ecological and economical consequences of the collapse, as well as measures to help mediate the decline.05:51http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/02/20121002_reef.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/10/02/20121002_reef.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/ekO4Eu8SX-Y/20120920_icemelt.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/20/20120920_icemelt.mp3Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:25:00 EDTThis September, the arctic ice cap melted the most ever recorded, with only 24 percent of the Arctic Ocean covered by ice. Ray Suarez talks to Walt Meier, a scientist at the U.S. National Ice and Snow Data Center about the new evidence and how a lack of arctic sea ice affects ocean currents and changes weather patterns. This September, the arctic ice cap melted the most ever recorded, with only 24 percent of the Arctic Ocean covered by ice. Ray Suarez talks to Walt Meier, a scientist at the U.S. National Ice and Snow Data Center about the new evidence and how a lack of arctic sea ice affects ocean currents and changes weather patterns. 05:45http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/20/20120920_icemelt.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/20/20120920_icemelt.mp3PBS NewsHourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NewshourClimateChangePodcast/~3/V3OKXOAFxrE/20120917_climatechange.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/17/20120917_climatechange.mp3Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:29:00 EDTPhysicist Richard Muller was one of the scientists who denied climate change and humans' role warming the earth. But after spending years researching and analyzing countless studies, Muller concluded climate change scientists were right, that humans had contributed to the rise in the earth's temperature. Spencer Michels reports.Physicist Richard Muller was one of the scientists who denied climate change and humans' role warming the earth. But after spending years researching and analyzing countless studies, Muller concluded climate change scientists were right, that humans had contributed to the rise in the earth's temperature. Spencer Michels reports.10:40http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/17/20120917_climatechange.mp3http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/09/17/20120917_climatechange.mp3