"Surprising" surge in US tornadoes explained
The recent increase in tornadoes was caused by the strong El Niño winter, according to a weather expert at the University of Colorado.
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New Jersey map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
A new interactive map shows how rising sea levels threaten New Jersey's coastline.
Virginia map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region are experiencing the highest rate of sea level rise on the Atlantic coast.
North Carolina Map Shows How State Could Go Underwater From Sea Level Rise
An interactive map shows which parts of North Carolina might be submerged by rising sea levels, with its barrier islands and long coastline at risk.
Archaeologists find prehistoric settlement "surprisingly" survived crisis
The latest findings from a submerged Stone Age agricultural site has shed new light on the resilience of prehistoric communities.
Satellite image shows construction of world's first floating city
A floating city, considered the world's first, is starting to take shape in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
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Warning as US may face "more destructive" hurricanes
Researchers discovered that in 20 years since 2000, hurricanes intensified by 1.15 knots every six hours.
Green bourbon on Kentucky Derby Day? Making the climate-friendly cocktail
Whiskey making is energy-intensive, emitting 6 pounds of CO2 for every bottle. A heat battery holds the promise to make bourbon more climate-friendly.
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Alaska lakes warning over rare hazard's "surprising" rise
Lake tsunamis usually happen only in remote areas, but climate change is making them more common and more dangerous.
Scientists reveal "major" new factor in bumblebee decline
A study found that bumblebee nests may be getting too hot, and the species are struggling to thermoregulate these temperatures.
Colorado river water 'extremes' forecast by scientists
A new study reports that the river's future may be brighter than originally thought, as precipitation is likely to replenish its flows.
New York power outage maps reveal severe weather threat
Some 40 percent of all power outages in New York were caused, at least in part, due to severe weather.
Plastic is polluting our oceans. Will we get a treaty to cut plastic waste?
Negotiators are considering ways to limit the massive amounts of plastic waste polluting oceans, harming wildlife and contributing to climate change.
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American cities face mass termite invasion, scientists warn
"Our findings reveal that numerous invasive termite species could find suitable habitats in heavily urbanised and connected areas," the researchers wrote.
Texas gets hurricane warning over sea level rise
Severe high temperatures and drought conditions are causing ideal conditions for wildfires, meaning they are likely to increase.
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NASA map reveals how much water Earth's rivers hold
The Colorado River basin was flagged as a region depleted due to heavy water use, as was the Amazon in South America.
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California "snow deluges" expected to decline significantly by 2100
Some periods of snow in 2023 were described as a "once-in-54-years event" with some areas reporting "once-in-320-years accumulations."
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Hay fever alert as allergist warns of "pollen storm"
"It's going to be a very robust spring," Leonard Bielory warns.
Pope Francis slammed by Fox News host: 'Churches are empty'
Rachel Campos-Duffy said the pontiff should address issues such as the falling birth rate and declining Mass attendance rather than climate change.
It's coal v clean fuels in the coming power struggle over EPA climate rules
Coal interests promise to fight the EPA's strict new rules on CO2 from power plants, in a battle that could shape the country's climate future.
US map shows "hazard zones" for rising sea levels, tsunamis
"Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years," says NOAA.
California's atmospheric rivers were worse millenia ago
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey studied atmospheric rivers across Leonard Lake, California, over a period of 3,200 years.
Mosquito-borne diseases to see "increasingly frequent outbreaks" worldwide
"We must anticipate outbreaks and move to intervene early to prevent diseases from happening in the first place," researchers warn.
How the Navy is fighting climate change with action on clean energy
The U.S. military is the world's largest single source of climate pollution. Work at the Naval Research Laboratory offers greener fuel for sailors and Marines.
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Colorado streams are being loaded with "toxic" heavy metals
The amount of copper, zinc and sulfate has doubled in the alpine streams flowing from the mountains over the past three decades.
China map shows cities that could sink below sea level by 2120
Subsidence and rising sea levels pose a long-term crisis for China's heavily urbanized coast if left unchecked.
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