'Warm blooded' dinosaurs' origins revealed
It may have originated "after an environmental crisis caused by volcanically induced global warming," a researcher told Newsweek.
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"Large-scale" changes in ocean circulation may end coral reefs
Scientists discovered that 2023 marked the worst year for coral bleaching in the Northern Hemisphere, with major reefs suffering.
Map shows which states will see big temperature rises in next 30 years
Several states could see temperature rises of 4 degrees within the next 30 years.
Taking Away the Power of Pollution From an Elite Few
The big corporations, utilities, and Wall Street millionaires who profit off fossil-fueled power plants have had us in a chokehold for years.
A Way to Protect Environmental Regulations From Trump 2.0
There's a scramble in President Joe Biden's administration to get out the door as much funding as possible for clean energy and environmental justice projects before it's too late.
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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.
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.
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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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.