Climate Change
The State of the Planet in 10 Numbers
Here is a snapshot of the warming world, from sea-level rise to fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energy growth
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Meeting the 1.5°C Climate Goal Will Save Millions of People, and It’s Still Feasible
People already suffering from climate change are beseeching world leaders to hold global temperature rise to 1.5°C, even if we surpass that threshold temporarily
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New Models Could Predict Climate Change Effects with Unprecedented Detail
Scientists have proposed a network of supercomputing centers that would focus on local climate impacts
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New Space Station Sensor Can Reveal Hidden Greenhouse Gas Polluters
An instrument mounted to the International Space Station was built to map dust in the atmosphere, but it’s also giving scientists a wealth of information about methane and carbon dioxide emissions...
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Net-Zero Emissions Would Save 32,000 Lives and $1 Trillion in the U.S. Alone
The U.S. will see “fewer emergency room visits, fewer asthma attacks” and will save money if it cuts carbon emissions, a new Union of Concerned Scientists analysis says...
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What the U.S.-China Agreement Means for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The two nations announced limited steps to address climate change. But even a modest agreement could have far-reaching effects
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Climate Change is Disrupting Animals’ Brains. Here’s How
Shifting temperatures disrupt the cues animals rely on to navigate their environment
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U.S. and China Reach New Climate Agreement
China and the U.S. agreed to new greenhouse gas reduction commitments ahead of upcoming climate talks, but the relationship between the world’s top two emitters remains “challenging”...
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The Worst Wildfires Are Started by People. Here’s How
From stray bullets to power companies, humans spark almost all of California’s wildfires
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Climate Changes Threatens Every Facet of U.S. Society, Federal Report Warns
The new U.S. National Climate Assessment details how climate change will alter nearly every aspect of American life—and how the U.S. can help avoid “potentially catastrophic outcomes”...
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U.S. Hits Carbon Tech Milestone with First Direct-Air Capture Facility
A new facility will suck carbon dioxide from the air, showcasing the potential of a nascent industry that some say is crucial to fighting climate change
Natural Disasters
Wildfires Threaten More Homes and People in the U.S. Than Ever Before
The number of homes located within the perimeters of wildfires has doubled since the 1990s. A surprising ecosystem is responsible for the risk
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Climate Change Has Worsened Drought in the Fertile Crescent
Rising temperatures are increasing the likelihood of severe drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran
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The Woman Who Demonstrated the Greenhouse Effect
Eunice Newton Foote showed that carbon dioxide traps the heat of the sun in 1856, beating the so-called father of the greenhouse effect by at least three years. Why was she forgotten?
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Earth Just Had the Hottest 12-Month Span in Recorded History
The planet just saw the hottest span of 12 months in human history because of climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels
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Restoring the Planet Will Need More than a Climate Price Tag
We can’t put a price on a healthy biosphere. We must instead reorient our economy into one that values the living world
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State Election Results Bring Clean Energy Consequences
The outcomes of state elections this week may mean more natural gas plants in Texas, greater use of climate law funds in Kentucky and the continuation of the status quo in Maine and Mississippi...
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Electric Vehicles Might Not Yet Have Replaced as Much Car Mileage as Hoped
Without policies to promote electric vehicle purchases and build up charging infrastructure, such vehicles might produce fewer emissions reductions than hoped
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Quitting Cows Could Have Big Environmental Impacts, but It’s Harder Than It Sounds
Eating less beef, cheese and ice cream would slash emissions, but removing cattle from our agricultural system isn’t easy
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New Climate Compensation Agreement Raises International Tensions
A U.S. push for voluntary payments in high-stakes negotiations over a global fund for climate disasters has raised tensions ahead of the upcoming COP28 climate summit
