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Apr 23, 2024, 4:03 AM
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How ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains climate change to her kids
Zee shares how she talks about saving the Earth with her two sons.Apr 23, 2024, 4:03 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Are lab-grown diamonds as sustainable as advertised?
Over 60% of lab-grown diamonds are produced in China and India where 63% and respectively 74% of grid electricity results from coal.Apr 23, 2024, 6:30 AM
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Apr 22, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Earth Day 2024 report card: Experts address America's climate change action
As the effects of climate change come knocking at American doors, experts say U.S. lawmakers can no longer rely on crisis response measures and must take action.Apr 22, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Apr 22, 2024, 6:19 AM
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A ban on single-use plastics takes effect in Hong Kong in a bid to reduce pollution
Hong Kong has passed a legislation to stop the sale and distribution of Styrofoam products and single-use plastic cutlery as a way to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the cityApr 22, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Apr 21, 2024, 10:04 PM
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Averages show Europe is running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.Apr 21, 2024, 10:04 PM
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Apr 21, 2024, 11:46 AM
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Climate advocates want to solve their 'biggest problem' in the US: Turning out voters
In battleground states, environmental activists like Dr. Emily Church are canvassing on behalf of the Environmental Voter Project in an effort to turn out peopleApr 21, 2024, 11:46 AM
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Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Corporations struggle on climate goals amid backlash over 'woke capitalism,' experts say
"The pushback has been fierce and severe," an environmental advocate said.Apr 21, 2024, 6:19 AM
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Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Data centers fuel AI and crypto but could threaten climate, experts say
Energy usage of data centers is expected to soar in coming years, experts say, threatening the climate.Apr 20, 2024, 6:08 AM
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Apr 18, 2024, 1:17 PM
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ER visits for heat illness rose in 2023 amid record-breaking temperatures: CDC
A new CDC report found the rate of heat-related ER visits in the U.S. rose in 2023 amid more extreme heat events and record-breaking temperatures across the country.Apr 18, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Apr 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
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New study calculates climate change's economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049
A new study says climate change will reduce future global income by about 19% in the next 25 years compared to a fictional world that’s not warming, with the poorest areas and those least responsible for heat-trapping gases taking the biggest monetary hitApr 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Apr 16, 2024, 6:38 AM
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Greece plans 2 marine protected areas. But rival Turkey and environmental groups aren't impressed
Greece aims to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect biodiversity and marine ecosystemsApr 16, 2024, 6:38 AM
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Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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4th global coral reef bleaching event underway as oceans continue to warm: NOAA
This is the fourth global bleaching event on record and the second in the last 10 years, according to NOAA.Apr 15, 2024, 5:21 PM
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Apr 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass bleaching in warming oceans
Reef scientists say coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceansApr 15, 2024, 11:00 AM
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Apr 11, 2024, 2:08 PM
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Environmentalists protest as Biden administration approves huge oil export terminal off Texas coast
The Biden administration has approved construction of a deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast that would be the largest of its kind in the United StatesApr 11, 2024, 2:08 PM
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Apr 10, 2024, 4:59 PM
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Climate change threatens loon population, new study shows
Famous for their nocturnal calls, loons are beloved aquatic birds of North America. But new research shows climate change impairs their ability to feed their young.Apr 10, 2024, 4:59 PM
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Apr 8, 2024, 10:00 PM
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How you can help combat global warming as the planet reaches 10th consecutive warmest month on record
The stretch of record-breaking temperatures on Earth continues as the planet experiences its 10th consecutive record-breaking month.Apr 8, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Apr 4, 2024, 3:45 PM
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Climate change more about what's wasted than what's used, author says
Edward Humes talks about his new book "Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World," and shares tips for living a more sustainable life.Apr 4, 2024, 3:45 PM
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Mar 29, 2024, 1:29 PM
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EPA sets new emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles in effort to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles on Friday.Mar 29, 2024, 1:29 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 3:06 PM
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Melting polar ice is changing the Earth's rotation and affecting how we measure time: Study
Precise UTC timekeeping is needed for satellite navigation, software, telecommunication, trade and even space travel.Mar 28, 2024, 3:06 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
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More than half of water from Colorado River used for agriculture industry, report finds
Researchers have quantified just how much water the agriculture industry in the Western U.S. is taking from the Colorado River.Mar 28, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Warming temperatures could make 70% of the world's wine-growing regions unsuitable to produce grapes: Scientists
Rising global temperatures could change where the majority of the world's wine is produced as mid-latitude regions may no longer be able to grow grapes.Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Mar 21, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
The strain that rising global temperatures could have on the agriculture industry will likely cause food prices around the world to inflate even more.Mar 21, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Mar 20, 2024, 4:34 PM
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How climate change is affecting DC's iconic cherry blossoms
D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms are a prime example of the wide-reaching effects of climate change.Mar 20, 2024, 4:34 PM
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Mar 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
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Innovative solutions will be necessary to reduce methane emissions, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, experts say
The U.S. is emitting more methane from oil and gas production than previously thought -- and it's causing billions in environmental damage per year.Mar 19, 2024, 11:28 AM
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Mar 14, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Warmer sea surface temperatures have led to a bull shark population increase, scientists say
The number of bull sharks -- one of the most aggressive species of shark in the world -- increased significantly in a 20-year period, and warmer sea water is to blame.Mar 14, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Mar 12, 2024, 8:03 PM
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Scientists are using underwater speakers to help restore degraded coral reefs: Study
Researchers have discovered a new method that could encourage the restoration of degraded coral reef populations, which have been declining around the world.Mar 12, 2024, 8:03 PM
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Feb 28, 2024, 6:11 AM
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King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities
The survival of living beings both on land and sea are dependent on king salmon, the most important species of salmon in the world.Feb 28, 2024, 6:11 AM
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Mar 6, 2024, 10:00 PM
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February marked Earth's 9th consecutive warmest month on record, according to new Copernicus report
Planet Earth has now broken warmest-month records for nine months in a row, according to a new report by Copernicus, Europe's climate change service.Mar 6, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Mar 6, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Coastal US cities are sinking as sea levels continue to rise, new research shows
Several coastal U.S. cities are "disappearing" into the Earth, which could further exacerbate complications of sea level rise in the near future, new research shows.Mar 6, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Feb 29, 2024, 11:02 AM
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Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months
The effects of the El Niño event currently bringing extreme moisture to the Southwestern U.S. are expected to linger for months after its over.Feb 29, 2024, 11:02 AM
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Feb 29, 2024, 6:06 AM
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Climate change could unearth, disturb Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the US, officials say
The rise in global temperatures that are causing Arctic ice to melt and sea levels to rise could disturb Cold War-era nuclear waste buried by the U.S. decades ago.Feb 29, 2024, 6:06 AM
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Feb 14, 2024, 5:31 PM
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Why ice did not form in the Great Lakes this winter season
The Great Lakes is seeing record-low levels of ice during a time of year when ice cover is supposed to be at its peak, according to the latest measurements.Feb 14, 2024, 5:31 PM
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Feb 14, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Locust outbreaks could get worse as global temperatures continue to climb, scientists say
Locust outbreaks, often used in media to signify an upcoming apocalypse, could worsen as global temperatures continue to climb, according to new research.Feb 14, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Feb 13, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Climate change and loss of sea ice putting polar bears at risk of starvation, collar cameras show
What is a day in the life of an Alaskan polar bear like? Researchers recently found out after strapping collar cameras to several bears.Feb 13, 2024, 11:01 AM
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Feb 7, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Last month was the warmest January on record. NASA expert explains how new technology will investigate the remarkable warming trend.
Last month's global temperatures led to the warmest January on record, continuing in the pattern of eight consecutive hottest months on record, according to scientists.Feb 7, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Feb 5, 2024, 4:41 PM
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How climate change contributes to the atmospheric rivers slamming the West Coast
Climate change and a strong El Niño could both play a role in the intensity of impacts that atmospheric rivers bring when they hit the West Coast.Feb 5, 2024, 4:41 PM
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Feb 5, 2024, 11:07 AM
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Study of sea sponges lead scientists to believe Earth has already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming
Earth may have already passed 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming and be soon heading for 2 degrees, researchers have found.Feb 5, 2024, 11:07 AM
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Jan 30, 2024, 12:23 PM
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'Game of Thrones' actor talks about taking an 'optimistic' view on climate change
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau about his new show, "An Optimist’s Guide to The Planet."Jan 30, 2024, 12:23 PM
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Jan 29, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Global warming could increase risk of human-elephant conflict, researchers say
Risks for conflict between elephants and humans could increase in the future due to climate change and other human-caused environmental factors, according to a new study.Jan 29, 2024, 3:00 PM
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Jan 26, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Climate change forces African migrants into dangerous treks by sea, desert
Rising sea levels, hotter temperatures and other climate issues have left more Africans in poverty. But those who look to leave are also hit with dangers.Jan 26, 2024, 1:17 PM
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