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.
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The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
Satellites reveal deadly holes in Alaskan 'ice highways'
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
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.
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'Killer Cold Events' on the rise
Cold events in the oceans have increased over the past 30 years, a study found, and it is severely affecting species like sharks.
World Leaders Are Not Doing Enough To Protect Our Ocean
On the surface, the ocean looks beautiful to nearly everyone. But below, where it's difficult for humans to see, the myriad plants and wildlife that have thrived for millions of years are suffering.
Michigan map shows where state could be underwater from lake level rise
Michigan is shaped by its waterways, making it particularly susceptible to potential water-level changes caused by climate change.
Georgia map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The state's coastal cities could face a watery future within the span of a lifetime, amid warnings that sea levels are set to jump dramatically by 2100.
Big Oil Could Face Homicide Charges
Everyday consumers are not the reason we "waited too long" to begin transitioning to clean energy.
How climate change could affect your favorite wines
Major wine producing regions are at risk in a warming world, challenging vineyards to adapt to hotter, drier conditions and contribute to climate solutions.
US map shows how states may be submerged by rising sea levels in 2100
Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina are expected to fare the worst if sea levels rise by 6 feet by the end of the century.
New York map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
New York City and swaths of Long Island are vulnerable to being consumed by the rising ocean as sea ice melts in the coming century.
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Great Barrier Reef update on "extremely worrying" heatwaves
If the global climate continues to warm, above 3°C pre-industrial levels, this cooling barrier could disappear meaning even more mass bleaching.
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Green power to the people: Biden's $20B bet on clean energy communities
How "green banks" and other nonprofits plan to use Biden's $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to help those left behind in the clean energy transition.
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Warning issued for 80 percent of bird species
Species that are most under threat are less able to cope with the pressures of human-dominated environments, a study shows.
Texas map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
Sea level rises could cause coastal areas along Texas's stretch of the Gulf of Mexico to be consumed by water, modeling suggests.
COP29 leader urges US to keep climate pledges even if Trump elected
The incoming climate summit chief told Newsweek that he hoped countries like America would "fulfil their obligations" regardless of the outcome of the election.
Why fans don't help during extreme heat waves
Turns out fans are effectively useless in extremely hot heatwaves that are becoming more commonplace because of climate change.
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Winter weather changes hit West Coast
Researchers initiated a new study to understand these changing weather patterns that appear to be becoming more extreme.
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.
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How West Virginia's coal country could get a clean-energy makeover
The Biden administration is investing $300 million to turn three old Appalachian coal mines into sources of clean energy and help struggling mining communities.
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White House announces $20B in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund awards
The Biden administration said eight recipients will set up a first-of-its-kind national network to provide financing for community-level climate action.
California map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
Sea level rises could cause areas along California's seaboard to be flooded or entirely consumed by water, modeling suggests.
Americans given tax credit to buy a bike
A $450 discount is available to e-bike purchasers in Colorado, state officials announced.
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
Winter's Last Gasp
All climate impacts are local, and many people first notice climate change in their backyard.
Japanese PM Kishida Must Stop Derailing the Global Energy Transition
While the climate crisis requires a rapid transition to renewable energy, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is prolonging our dependence on fossil fuels.
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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.
Extreme rainfall set to break Los Angeles record
The Californian city is on track to have the wettest two-year period on record, meteorologists say, after being battered by a series of winter storms.