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US targets oil and natural gas industry's role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions
The United States has taken action to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas production.
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More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon amid drought, high temperatures
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.
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What's the link between climate change and flooding in New York?
Although there’s no storm-specific attribution research yet, Friday’s flooding in New York City matches the pattern of what we expect from climate change. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain explains the connection between extreme rainfall and climate change.
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20,000 Americans will get paid to fight climate change
President Joe Biden announced the formation of the American Climate Corps through an executive order, creating at least 20,000 jobs aimed at fighting climate change. The initiative was not passed by Congress, but a national poll shows 83% of Americans support it. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain shows us what the new climate workers will do and how the program...
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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life
Summer 2023 broke heat records across the globe but climate experts say it could be the coolest summer we experience for the rest of our lives.
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What are meteorological seasons?
Why are there two first days of fall? Here’s what you should know about astronomical and meteorological calendars.
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Paying damages for the climate change pollution they produce would cost corporations 44 percent of their profits, study shows
Economists calculate that the world’s corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out.
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July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
Temperatures have been 1.5 degrees warmer than pre-industrial times for a record 16 days in July.
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Homeowners in states hobbled by extreme weather are running out of options to protect their homes
As big-name homeowners insurance companies pack up and leave, customers are forced to pay higher premiums for the few insurance options that remain.
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El Niño is here. What does its arrival mean for Southern California?
This year’s El Niño is likely to be strong, impacting weather across the globe and possibly making California as wet as last winter
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Thinking of Tossing Out That Busted Appliance? The Repair Café Says There's a Greener Way
Repair Café, a pop-up repair workshop most recently seen in Pasadena, features volunteer tinkerers, seamstresses, and electricians, troubleshoots how to fix that thing you’re about to throw out.
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Water Supply Beneath the Surface: Why Groundwater Matters
When we think about water in California, we often focus on what we can see: the snow pack, the reservoirs, and the aqueducts. But there’s a major part of the water supply that we don’t see because it’s hidden under the surface: groundwater.
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What Are the Most Common Trash Items Found on California Beaches? Here's the List
The environmental group Ocean Conservancy has seen it all when it comes to beach trash, but there are some items that turn up with striking regularity during the group’s annual global beach cleanup events. Here are the top items found in California.
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Map: Winter Storms Wipe Out ‘Extreme' Drought in California
Extreme drought was wiped out in California after a series of winter storms that brought rain and snow to California, boosting the state’s vital snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, according to this week’s U.S. Drought Monitor report.
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‘Challenging' Winter Storm Brings Bomb Cyclone to California. Here's What That Means
Some Californians are being asked to only leave the house if necessary as the state braces for worsening storm conditions.
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Europe Is Experiencing Its Worst Drought in at Least 500 Years
Record temperatures in Europe this summer have disrupted transportation, displaced thousands of people and resulted in hundreds of heat-related deaths.
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UK Gets Ready for Travel Disruptions as Temps May Hit 104 F
The British government was holding an emergency response meeting to plan for record high temperatures next week after authorities issued their first-ever “red” warning for extreme heat.