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Nov 20, 2024, 2:20 PM
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How climate change contributes to the atmospheric river slamming the West Coast
The bomb cyclone bringing high wind gusts to the Pacific Northwest is about to pull in a plume of moisture in the form of an atmospheric river.Nov 20, 2024, 2:20 PM
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Nov 20, 2024, 10:56 AM
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Dangerous hurricanes are being made even worse because of climate change, study finds
Hurricanes are getting stronger, and humans are primarily to blame, according to a new study by Climate Central.Nov 20, 2024, 10:56 AM
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Nov 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Chris Wright, Trump's pick for energy secretary, is wrong about green energy, experts say
The United States has seen a significant increase in the use of clean energy over the last few years; however, Chris Wright has claimed otherwise.Nov 19, 2024, 9:44 AM
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Nov 15, 2024, 1:46 AM
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Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform
Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence at these climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, called COP29Nov 15, 2024, 1:46 AM
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Nov 13, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Climate change threatening more than 40% of the world's corals with extinction, conservation group says
Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new research.Nov 13, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Nov 11, 2024, 9:42 AM
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UN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan's Punjab province is endangering children
The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent yearsNov 11, 2024, 9:42 AM
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Nov 12, 2024, 3:08 AM
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Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
A Dutch appeals court has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levelsNov 12, 2024, 3:08 AM
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Nov 6, 2024, 1:42 PM
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In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change
The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions e...Nov 6, 2024, 1:42 PM
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Nov 11, 2024, 12:03 AM
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UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution
Experts calculate that curbing and coping with global warming is going to cost trillions of dollars and poor nations just don’t have itNov 11, 2024, 12:03 AM
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Oct 15, 2024, 5:50 PM
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Education in climate change now required for UC San Diego students
The University of California, San Diego has become the first major U.S. public college to require undergraduate students to take a course on climate change.Oct 15, 2024, 5:50 PM
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Oct 12, 2024, 6:04 AM
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Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?
Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?Oct 12, 2024, 6:04 AM
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Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Wildlife populations decline by 73% in 50 years: Study
The World Wildlife Fund warns that the next five years are "crucial for the future of life on Earth."Oct 10, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Sep 26, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Hurricane Helene: How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
Hurricane Helene is heading straight for one of the regions most vulnerable to the impact of hurricanes: Florida's Big Bend.Sep 26, 2024, 6:39 PM
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Oct 2, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Historic October heat in the West made possible by climate change
Human-amplified climate change is making it more likely that extreme heat lasts longer into fall, as record-breaking temperatures blanket much of the western U.S.Oct 2, 2024, 12:37 PM
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Nov 16, 2023, 7:03 PM
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Gulf Coast residents grapple with home insurers as climate disasters worsen
Climate change is making insuring property more costly and difficult in areas prone to disasters like hurricanes.Nov 16, 2023, 7:03 PM
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Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM
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Teen survivor of Tubbs Fire sounds alarm on mental health effects of climate change
While the physical scars of climate disasters may be obvious, the invisible wounds often cut just as deep.Sep 20, 2023, 8:19 AM
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Sep 30, 2024, 8:35 PM
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Asheville tragedy shows there are no climate change safe havens: Experts
Asheville, North Carolina, was once viewed as a safe haven for climate refugees. However, Hurricane Helene damage highlights a dark reality.Sep 30, 2024, 8:35 PM
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Sep 25, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Gen Z, worried about climate change, unified in holding politicians responsible: Poll
New polling research from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation explores Gen Z's experience of water issues and climate change and who they think is responsible.Sep 25, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Sep 21, 2024, 6:01 AM
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Can AI aid in climate change? Scientist explores solutions in new book
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert and conservation strategist who is co-founder of the nonprofit think tank Urban Ocean Lab.Sep 21, 2024, 6:01 AM
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Sep 19, 2024, 1:44 PM
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Climate woes contribute to slump in global coffee supply as surge in demand raises prices
What to know about global coffee prices and the current state of supply and demand increasing prices for American coffee drinkers.Sep 19, 2024, 1:44 PM
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Sep 17, 2024, 11:31 AM
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'Last Lands' explores global battle to protect planet's vital ecosystems
The globetrotting series kicked off Monday, with correspondent Bob Woodruff shining a spotlight on the fight to protect the planet's most threatened national parks.Sep 17, 2024, 11:31 AM
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Sep 5, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change
The 2024 U.S. presidential election may prove to be the most pivotal in the country's fight against climate change.Sep 5, 2024, 12:51 PM
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Aug 7, 2024, 10:03 PM
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2024 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record despite slight global temperature drop: Copernicus
Earth experienced its two warmest days on record globally, and it's becoming likely that 2024 will end up as the warmest year on record, according to a new report.Aug 7, 2024, 10:03 PM
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Aug 31, 2024, 5:09 AM
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How extreme weather impacts power grids and the customers who rely on them
Extreme weather is causing power grids across the country to fail -- sometimes at massive scales -- putting residents at increased health risk.Aug 31, 2024, 5:09 AM
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Aug 27, 2024, 6:51 PM
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The GOP has transitioned from climate denial to climate misrepresentation, experts say
The last decade has seen a significant shift in the way the GOP handles topics concerning the environment.Aug 27, 2024, 6:51 PM
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Aug 17, 2024, 7:01 PM
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Melting permafrost releasing toxic mercury into the Arctic, scientists say
Melting permafrost in the Arctic is releasing toxic mercury into the water system, potentially impacting the food chain, scientists say.Aug 17, 2024, 7:01 PM
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Aug 8, 2024, 5:19 AM
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Do voters care about climate change? How going green divides this election
National polls found that Americans on both sides of the political aisle rank climate change initiatives as a far lower policy priority than other ballot issues.Aug 8, 2024, 5:19 AM
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Aug 6, 2024, 7:02 PM
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Cooler regions could see 'boom' in tick populations due to climate change, researchers say
Tick populations could see a "boom" in traditionally cooler regions should global temperatures continue to rise.Aug 6, 2024, 7:02 PM
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Aug 6, 2024, 1:34 PM
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Climate advocacy groups call Harris-Walz pairing a ‘winning ticket on climate’
Climate and environmental advocacy groups say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a record of pushing for policies to mitigate climate change in his state.Aug 6, 2024, 1:34 PM
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Aug 5, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Arctic fossils indicate ice shelf is not as stable as previously thought, scientists say
The Arctic was once ice-free, and it could happen again -- which would exponentially increase the severity of catastrophic sea level rise, according to new research.Aug 5, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Aug 1, 2024, 6:09 AM
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UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis lays out the world’s biggest challenges
ABC News speaks with UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis about world conflicts, the danger of climate change and his message for the Oval Office's next occupant.Aug 1, 2024, 6:09 AM
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Jul 29, 2024, 10:02 AM
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Homeowners are increasingly re-wilding their homes with native plants, experts say
The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.Jul 29, 2024, 10:02 AM
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Jul 24, 2024, 12:07 PM
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Earth sets daily global temperature record for 2nd day in a row: Copernicus
The planet reached the hottest day on record for the second day in a row, according to preliminary data from Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.Jul 24, 2024, 12:07 PM
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Jul 16, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Key Largo tree cactus becomes 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to rising sea levels
A type of tropical cactus native to the Florida Keys has become the first species in the country to become extinct due to rising sea levels, researchers said.Jul 16, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Jul 15, 2024, 3:24 PM
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Climate change is altering the length of days on Earth, according to new research
The days are getting longer as global temperatures continue to rise, new research shows.Jul 15, 2024, 3:24 PM
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Jul 3, 2024, 6:12 PM
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Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds
Juneau Icefield lies 2,000 feet north of Juneau and extends through the border with British Columbia and is the fifth-largest icefield in North America.Jul 3, 2024, 6:12 PM
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Jun 29, 2024, 6:07 AM
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Mexico City residents, faced with water crisis, resort to drastic measures
ABC News reports on the dwindling clean water supply in one of the world’s largest cities, forcing many residents to resort to drastic measures.Jun 29, 2024, 6:07 AM
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Jun 27, 2024, 5:01 AM
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Biden vs. Trump on climate: Will environmental policy be addressed in the debate?
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to take the stage Thursday night in a studio at CNN's Atlanta headquarters.Jun 27, 2024, 5:01 AM
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Jun 24, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Frequency and magnitude of extreme wildfires have doubled in last 20 years, new study finds
A new study is adding to the growing body of research showing how much more severe wildfires have become in recent decades.Jun 24, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Jun 14, 2024, 6:04 AM
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Extra moisture on West Coast allowing climate-sensitive Joshua trees to recover: Experts
Populations of the iconic Joshua tree may be showing signs of recovery after several rounds of unprecedented rain on the West Coast.Jun 14, 2024, 6:04 AM
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