Homeowners say climate change is destroying their home values
Property owners who have had to file for insurance claims say climate change affected their home values.
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How Lake Powell water levels have changed so far this year
So far this year, Lake Powell's water levels have declined since January but it can expect an increase as snow melts from the mountains this spring.
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Why some of the most trusted companies are open about their climate impact
As regulators and investors demand more climate-related information, some companies find benefits in being open about how they deal with climate change.
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EPA sets tough standards on climate pollution from heavy trucks
The EPA said its new rule will cut a billion tons of CO2 from heavy trucks, which contribute a quarter of the climate pollution from the transportation sector.
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How Lake Mead water levels have changed so far this year
The lake's water levels have declined slightly since the start of the year but should rise again when spring is in full swing.
Florida map shows where state will become underwater from sea level rise
By the year 2100, a large part of Miami could be consumed by the sea due to sea level rise, scientific modelling suggests.
Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels
Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids.
The SEC's Controversial New Climate Rules Can Help Grow the Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission's rules are offering a boon to U.S. climate tech.
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US cities' animal populations to "change significantly" by century's end
Animals that may currently be commonplace could be replaced by entirely different species by 2100.
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Earth's rotation is changing because of melting polar ice
"Global warming is already affecting global timekeeping," researcher Duncan Agnew said.
Southern US Cities Seeing "Shocking" Moth Declines
A study found a "strong pattern" of decline among moths across all life stages in rural and urban areas.
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California vineyards face "decline in wine quality"
California and other wine regions around the globe could be in serious trouble if global temperatures rise 2 degrees Celcius.
Latino Voters Will Turn Out for Climate Action This Election
This year's presidential election will be a referendum on the future of U.S. climate policy, where the contrast could not be clearer for the largest and youngest minority groups in the country.
Thousands of solar panels in Texas destroyed by hailstorm
A solar farm in Fort Bend County has faced extensive damage after baseball-sized hail hit the region.
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Biden's $6B climate plan helps Ohio steel mill clean up
Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown Works is among the recipients of funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that will help decarbonize heavy industry.
California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
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Parts of the US may see "devastating" plant changes
Americans could see plants faring differently in their gardens, with hardiness levels changing due to global warming.
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Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
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Biden sets tough auto emissions rules while easing automakers' path to EVs
In one of its most ambitious climate regulations to date, President Joe Biden's administration announced the strongest-ever rules on tailpipe emissions.
The Government Shouldn't Get to Pick What Kind of Car You Drive
Beware Washington telling Americans which vehicle they can drive instead of letting consumers choose for themselves.
Climate Change Is Reversing Generations of Progress on Clean Air
There are places in this country where Americans are still waiting to be protected by their government from industrial waste.
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Texans warned that felt heat rises far faster than real temperature
The research found that the heat index increased three times faster than the actual measured temperature.
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How AI generates both climate pollution and solutions
AI tools help climate scientists do better work, but critics say the massive energy demand to power AI is becoming a serious climate threat.
Residents of these states to qualify for up to $8,000
So far the rebates haven't made their way into Americans' hands though, but California, New York, New Mexico and Hawaii are about to shake that up.
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California snow changes may lead to "starved predators"
Climate change is expected to alter the timings of snowmelt streams in the Sierra Nevadas, impacting ecosystem food webs.
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Less water being held in most US snowpacks
Researchers saw a 22 percent drop in how much water is stored in snowpacks every year in the lower 48 states.
"Widespread" heat stress on Great Barrier Reef revealed in satellite image
The heat stress is causing widespread coral bleaching events, caused by climate change and El Nino.
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Map shows oil we must leave alone to avoid "irreversible" climate change
"The goal of no more than 1.5 degrees C global warming requires a complete halt to exploration for new fossil fuel deposits," the researchers said.
No "Clean" Gas on a Livable Planet
The industry would like us to believe it is cleaning up its act by certifying gas as "clean," "differentiated," or "responsible."
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How a strong ESG record can help companies recruit talent
Surveys show young job seekers are more attracted to companies with higher performance on environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG.