Climate change didn’t make the dry spell more likely, researchers found, though extreme heat probably made it hurt more.
Tag: Global Warming
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World Bank President, Dogged by Climate Questions, Steps Down Early
David Malpass, under fire for months by critics who called him a climate denier, said he will step down as president, leaving a year before his term ends.
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What Toxic Chemicals Were Aboard the Derailed Train in Ohio?
The train was carrying industrial materials used in plastics, paint thinners and other products, according to information provided to the federal government.
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Scientists Get a Close-Up Look Beneath a Troubling Ice Shelf in Antarctica
A robot lowered through the ice reveals how the Thwaites shelf is melting, which will help forecast its effect on global sea level.
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Explaining Climate Change, With a Little Tech Help
A new tool uses machine learning to help readers discover answers to common climate-related questions, written and edited by journalists on the Climate desk.