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El Niño, Global Weather Pattern Tied to Intense Heat, Is Expected by Fall

The United Nations forecasting agency says “a new spike” in global temperatures is likely.

Cleaner Air Helps Everyone. It Helps Black Communities a Lot.

A new study quantified the benefits of pollution reduction in terms of race and class.

What Does All This Rain Mean for California’s Drought?

Despite all the rain, experts are hesitant to say the drought is over.

U.S. Carbon Emissions Grew in 2022, Even As Renewables Surpassed Coal

Emissions ticked up 1.3 percent last year as they continued to rebound from early pandemic lows.

What Is Prince William’s Earthshot Prize?

The charity will award $6 million to five entrepreneurs from around the globe working on breakthrough climate solutions.

Virginia Uses Treated Wastewater to Shore Up a Drinking Water Aquifer

A crucial aquifer is running low, so officials are pumping in treated sewage. It’s an increasingly common strategy as heavy demand and climate change strain...

Three Ways to Build Back Smarter After Hurricane Ian

Big storms more becoming more common. That makes it crucial to take climate change into account when rebuilding.

Here’s Why Hurricane Ian Is Sucking Water Out Of Tampa Bay

The effect is called a reverse storm surge, but it won’t last. Officials are warning that the water could come rushing back.

Hurricane Ian Could Gain Strength Rapidly. Here’s Why.

Storms that intensify quickly and unpredictably present a big problem for public safety officials, who have less time to assess threats.

Seven Key Provisions in the Climate Deal

The $369 billion climate and tax bill would affect every aspect of U.S. energy production, with incentives for producers and consumers to move away from...
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