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June 8, 2023, 7:58 PM
Here comes El Nino: It's early, likely to be big, sloppy and add even more heat to a warming world
NOAA stated that this El Nino might be different than the others.
June 8, 2023, 7:58 PM
June 5, 2023, 9:55 AM
Canadian fires bring dangerous air quality to the US, impacting millions of Americans
Dangerous air quality will be a significant issue for millions of Americans to deal with early this week, as fires continue to spark throughout Canada.
June 5, 2023, 9:55 AM
June 3, 2023, 3:12 AM
New doc reveals how climate gentrification is erasing vulnerable communities
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with filmmaker Katja Esson and climate activist Valencia Gunder about the film “Razing Liberty Square” which tells the story of gentrification in one Miami neighborhood.
June 3, 2023, 3:12 AM
June 1, 2023, 2:47 PM
Government body warns of increased health threats from climate change in Germany
Germany’s disease control agency warns that rising temperatures due to global warming will increase the likelihood of heat stroke, vector-borne illnesses and other health risks in the country
June 1, 2023, 2:47 PM
June 1, 2023, 12:38 PM
Earth is 'really quite sick now' and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it
June 1, 2023, 12:38 PM
June 1, 2023, 1:51 AM
By the Numbers: How climate change impacts home runs
A look at the numbers behind how global warming could be increasing the number of home runs seen in Major League Baseball games, according to a new study from Dartmouth College.
June 1, 2023, 1:51 AM
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM
State Farm will no longer accept applications for homeowners insurance in California, citing wildfire risk
One of the largest and most reputable insurance agencies in the company will no longer be accepting applications for home and business insurance in California.
May 29, 2023, 10:24 AM
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM
The urgent mission to save our fine feathered friends in North America
Conservation scientists at Cornell University say that "billions of birds" have vanished from North America over the past 50 years, and one couple is making it their mission to save the birds.
May 27, 2023, 7:29 PM
May 27, 2023, 2:08 PM
Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun
Daybreak is set to launch this spring after years of development to tackle one of the most complex topics of all, how to combat climate change.
May 27, 2023, 2:08 PM
May 26, 2023, 10:30 PM
Feds charge climate protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art
Two climate protesters who allegedly threw red and black paint on the "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" sculpture face federal charges.
May 26, 2023, 10:30 PM
May 26, 2023, 10:20 AM
Montana’s new law banning climate impact reviews sparks backlash from environmental experts
The move comes in a state is known for its outdoor recreation and vast landscapes.
May 26, 2023, 10:20 AM
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
How tiger conservation in India may be helping to mitigate climate change
The tiger conservation efforts in Asia have been so successful that they had an unintended -- and equally beneficial -- consequence.
May 25, 2023, 4:07 PM
May 24, 2023, 8:53 PM
These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis, scientists say
Climate scientists have been warning for decades of the devastating consequences to expect as a result of global warming.
May 24, 2023, 8:53 PM
May 24, 2023, 8:52 PM
How rising sea levels will affect New York City, America's most populous city
New York City is among the most densely populated coastal communities in the world preparing for an inevitable rise in sea levels.
May 24, 2023, 8:52 PM
May 24, 2023, 8:51 PM
Here's what will happen if Colorado River system doesn't recover from 'historic drought'
The issues surrounding depleting water levels along the Colorado River basin have become as heated as the arid climate contributing to the moisture-sapping megadrought.
May 24, 2023, 8:51 PM
May 24, 2023, 4:12 AM
Walmart, Target dropped from national recycling program
An ABC News investigation looked into the recycling of plastic bags that resulted in two top retailers being dropped from the recycling directory.
May 24, 2023, 4:12 AM
May 23, 2023, 6:21 PM
Snowpack in the West is melting rapidly. Where will all that extra water go?
It's getting hot out West -- and those scorching temperatures are rapidly thawing incredible amounts of snowpack in the mountains.
May 23, 2023, 6:21 PM
May 22, 2023, 6:35 PM
States dependent on Colorado River required to conserve unprecedented amount of water in deal
The Biden administration has reached a landmark deal with states dependent on the Colorado River to conserve water amid the decadeslong drought.
May 22, 2023, 6:35 PM
May 22, 2023, 6:31 PM
Landmark deal will see unprecedented water conservation for Colorado River
States dependent on the Colorado River for water will be required to conserve 3 million-acre-feet of water through 2026.
May 22, 2023, 6:31 PM
May 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
Naira De Gracia on impacts of global warming: 'The changes are dramatic'
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth spoke with author of “The Last Cold Place” Naira De Garcia, who studied penguins in Antarctica, the impacts global warming has on the world’s most remote lands.
May 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
1 month ago
EPA proposes regulations on existing power plants to limit carbon emissions
Jay Duffy, Litigation Director for Clean Air Task Force, breaks down the EPA announcement, its impact on existing power plants and the environment as well as the anticipated political backlash.
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Exclusive: Bill Gates on the future of nuclear energy, AI
TerraPower, founded by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2008, is opening a new nuclear power plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
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Greenland Ice Sheet melting faster than previously thought, scientists say
The Arctic appears to be losing its ability to retain the frigid climate necessary to regulate temperatures in the rest of the world.
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Greenland Ice Sheet melting faster than previously thought, scientists say
Melting in the Arctic could have catastrophic consequences for the planet.
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Climate change made record high Mediterranean temperatures 100 times more likely: Study
Researchers said some of the temperatures reached would have been almost impossible without the impact of climate change.
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Recent heat wave in the Mediterranean caused by climate change: Study
A new study says the heatwave that hit Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria in April was made at least 100 times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
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New report details alarming health impact of climate change on children
Effects include higher rates of respiratory disease, reduced academic achievement and more.
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Why water from Lake Powell is being dumped into Grand Canyon
Releasing water from Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell to supply Lake Mead typically happens in the fall.
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Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?
For decades, many manufacturers in Puerto Rico have been receiving environmental violations that often go disregarded. Now, with dwindling water resources, is enough being done to address the damage?
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2 months ago
South Carolina pastor brings safe drinking water to community
Hydropanels bring water to an underserved community with the “The Power of Water” initiative.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Exclusive preview of water crisis special 'Our America: Power on Tap'
"GMA3" takes an exclusive look at "Our America: Power on Tap," the ABC News special exploring the nation's water crises, before it airs on Hulu this Earth Day.
2 months ago
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Great Lakes threatened by plastic pollution
The amount of plastic in Lake Erie rivals the great Pacific garbage patch that's twice the size of Texas, studies show.
2 months ago
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Can New York City adapt to rapidly rising sea levels?
As sea levels rise at faster rates, coastal communities around the world face an existential dilemma: adapt or leave. That’s the case in New York City.
2 months ago
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Is enough being done to reverse damage to Puerto Rico’s water supply?
For decades, many manufacturers in Puerto Rico have been receiving environmental violations that often go disregarded. Now, with dwindling water resources, is enough being done to address the damage?
2 months ago
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These geoengineering technologies could help combat the climate crisis, scientists say
Climate scientists have been warning for decades of the devastating consequences to expect as a result of global warming.
2 months ago
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The Children of the Water, Part 1: Starvation amid heavy floods in South Sudan
ABC News’ David Muir travels to South Sudan where humanitarian workers are rushing to provide aid to families on the brink of famine.
2 months ago
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The Children of the Water, Part 2: Deadly conflict hinders humanitarian aid
World Food Program workers in South Sudan have grave concerns about 7,000 tons of aid halted after deadly conflict broke out.
2 months ago
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The Power of Water
ABC's Linsey Davis, Mireya Villarreal and Ginger Zee report on the worldwide water crisis and the resulting health impacts. Davis speaks with Matt Damon about his push to get everyone clean water.
2 months ago
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Earth Week: How one brewing company is saving water with beer
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company has made it their mission to conserve as much water as possible while making their beer.
2 months ago
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Sea level rise could wash away turtle breeding grounds around the world, researchers say
Sea level rise is likely presenting more threats to sea turtles, an already vulnerable species, according to new research.
2 months ago
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What a Louisiana town reveals about America’s water infrastructure
The town of Waterproof is surrounded by water, but a waterline break in 2018 led to residents going months without drinking water in their homes.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Here's what will happen if Colorado River system doesn't recover from 'historic drought'
The issues surrounding depleting water levels along the Colorado River basin have become as heated as the arid climate contributing to the moisture-sapping megadrought.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Tips to improve safety and taste of your tap water
ABC News' Becky Worley explores options for checking the quality of the water in your home and steps you can take to purify it.
2 months ago
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Satellite images highlight extreme drought in Europe
A dry winter, following an even drier summer, has left much of Europe fearing another extended drought.
2 months ago
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Why parts of America are 'certainly in a water crisis' and what can be done about it
As pollution, engineering, population growth and climate change pose challenges to freshwater quality and quantity, the safety and amount of tap water is in question.
2 months ago
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Puerto Rico's water supply is being depleted, contaminated by manufacturing industry on the island, experts say
The manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico is putting the island's finite water supply at risk, experts told ABC News.
2 months ago
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How sea level rise drove the native community of Isle de Jean Charles from their homes
Isle de Jean Charles, a barrier island located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, where the Mississippi River opens to the Gulf of Mexico, was once a thriving town.
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How America's fastest growing city is trying to secure its water future
The St. George area is the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan area.
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Environmentalists sound the alarm on Salton Sea as oasis is left in the dust
The Salton Sea has lost a third of its water over the last 25 years and left nearby communities vulnerable to toxic dust and other pollutants.
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Hydropanels aim to bring clean water to the most remote deserts
An emerging piece of technology is being installed to bring some relief to areas of the country that have no access to clean water.
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