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."
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.
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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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Atmospheric rivers 'likely to become worse', warn scientists
Scientists found the more atmospheric rivers occur in a short space of time, the worse the consequences.
Joe Biden Is Delivering on His Green Promises
It is a simple and indisputable fact that President Joe Biden has done more than any other president in history to increase safe renewable energy, address the climate crisis, and protect the environment.
Joe Biden Promised a Green Transition. What We Got Was More Drilling
Three years ago—in the wake of wildfires tearing through 5,000 acres of Western America—President Joe Biden's "Climate Day" heralded a seismic shift towards an eco-friendly America.
Scientists warn of massive ocean problem: "We're in the disaster movie"
The fourth global coral reef bleaching event is underway, impacting at least 53 countries.
Big Oil Could Face Homicide Charges
Everyday consumers are not the reason we "waited too long" to begin transitioning to clean energy.
Taylor Swift's carbon footprint revealed in new study
A new study has looked at Taylor Swift's private jet usage to calculate her carbon footprint throughout her Eras Tour.
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Why terrorism is on the move
A new study has found that climate change is causing a shift in the locations of attacks.
Winter's Last Gasp
All climate impacts are local, and many people first notice climate change in their backyard.
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California revealed as worst US emitter of "under the radar" greenhouse gas
The United States accounts for 17 percent of sulfuryl fluoride emissions and the new study found that this amount actually stems to a few areas in California.
Florida map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
By the year 2100, a large part of Miami could be consumed by the sea due to sea level rise, scientific modelling suggests.
Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels
Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids.
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Earth's rotation is changing because of melting polar ice
"Global warming is already affecting global timekeeping," researcher Duncan Agnew said.
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California vineyards face "decline in wine quality"
California and other wine regions around the globe could be in serious trouble if global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celcius.
Latino Voters Will Turn Out for Climate Action This Election
This year's presidential election will be a referendum on the future of U.S. climate policy, where the contrast could not be clearer for the largest and youngest minority groups in the country.
California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
Climate Change Is Reversing Generations of Progress on Clean Air
There are places in this country where Americans are still waiting to be protected by their government from industrial waste.
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California snow changes may lead to "starved predators"
Climate change is expected to alter the timings of snowmelt streams in the Sierra Nevadas, impacting ecosystem food webs.
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Map shows oil we must leave alone to avoid "irreversible" climate change
"The goal of no more than 1.5 degrees C global warming requires a complete halt to exploration for new fossil fuel deposits," the researchers said.
We Can't Let Up on the Pedal in the Drive for Electric Vehicles
It looks like the Biden administration may slow-roll the needed transition to clean vehicles, knuckling under to craven automakers, oil companies, and car dealers.
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"Concerning" disappearance of natural snow at ski resorts by century's end
The Rocky Mountains may see a 23 percent decline in annual snow cover days by 2100 compared to historical baselines, in a high emissions scenario.
Minnesota lakes "setting new records" for early ice-out
"There are 110 lakes with lake ice out reports on the DNR webpage and more are coming in each day," a climatologist told Newsweek.
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US weather patterns could change with Arctic sea ice loss
Once ice depletes, the heat of the ocean escapes and enters the atmosphere, meaning cold weather events are warmer than usual.
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Study warns of largest US cities to face "significant flooding"
Miami and New Orleans are among the five cities found to be most at risk.
Most of North America's lizards species now "at risk"
Although some lizards may be able to adapt to warming temperatures, if deforestation continues, they could be threatened.
Vital ocean current may be approaching ruinous tipping point
Researchers say that a major current in the Atlantic may be on its way to collapsing, raising fears of a massive climate shift and a new Ice Age in Europe.