From north to south, temperatures are surging as greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere and combine with effects from El Niño.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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A New Kind of Disaster Aid: Pay People Cash, Before Disaster Strikes
Experiments suggest that sums as low as $50 can help the world’s poorest protect themselves and their property in ways they couldn’t otherwise.
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Michigan, a Climate Laggard, Plans to Catch Up, Fast
Lawmakers in Michigan have long fought tough pollution controls. But the toll of flooding, lost crops and damage to the Great Lakes appears to be changing minds.
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Moving Away From Flood Risks, but Not Far
A new study offers insights into how and where Americans are moving to escape climate dangers.
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Heat Wave and Wildfire Smoke Affecting Huge Portions of North America
The twin threats have sickened people across the continent with little relief in sight.