North America sees "emerging phenomenon" of raging night wildfires
The findings challenge conventional firefighting and the "active day, quiet night" fire cycle.
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Environmentalists and industry both sue SEC over climate disclosure rules
Wall Street's top regulator is caught in legal crossfire as the Sierra Club and business interests are challenging the SEC's new rules on climate-related risks.
We Can't Let Up on the Pedal in the Drive for Electric Vehicles
It looks like the Biden administration may slow-roll the needed transition to clean vehicles, knuckling under to craven automakers, oil companies, and car dealers.
Better Planet
"Concerning" disappearance of natural snow at ski resorts by century's end
The Rocky Mountains may see a 23 percent decline in annual snow cover days by 2100 compared to historical baselines, in a high emissions scenario.
New permanent water restrictions to be rolled out in California
Rules have been revised as California's weather changes with the effects of climate change.
Utah water update as snowpack builds up
The state's reservoirs are currently at 83 percent, which is 22 percent higher than usual, meaning good things for water supply.
Minnesota lakes "setting new records" for early ice-out
"There are 110 lakes with lake ice out reports on the DNR webpage and more are coming in each day," a climatologist told Newsweek.
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US weather patterns could change with Arctic sea ice loss
Once ice depletes, the heat of the ocean escapes and enters the atmosphere, meaning cold weather events are warmer than usual.
Africa Is Plunging Into a Climate Nightmare While the World Watches
Africans today face the biggest threat to their health and safety.
Mars has unexpected effect on Earth's deep oceans
"We were surprised to find these 2.4-million-year cycles in our deep-sea sedimentary data," researcher Adriana Dutkiewicz said.
California's plan to store more storm water against future drought
Officials have announced a new groundwater mapping project that will provide "critical information" about the underground water supply.
Thirst for Change—The Imperative to Preserve the Colorado River
We all have a voice and the power to share our lived experiences, spark a dialog, foster a connection, and find a likeness where there may be differences.
Atmospheric rivers "double-edged sword" for water in California
While the weather phenomenon helps water supply, it also comes with consequences including floods and landslides, an expert told Newsweek.
Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels spark state divides
The seven states have submitted rival proposals about how to maintain water levels at Lake Mead and Lake Powell.
If You Care About Politics and the Environment, Don't Underestimate Art
If we are to make the world a better place in 2024 and beyond, the arts remain an important piece of America's puzzle.
Lake Mead water update as final Colorado River plan released
The proposal aims to save around 3 million acre-feet of water by the end of 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation reported.
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SEC angers both sides with its compromise climate rules for Wall Street
The Securities and Exchange Commission compromised on rules for companies to disclose climate risks, but business and environmental groups now threaten to sue.
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Study warns of largest US cities to face "significant flooding"
Miami and New Orleans are among the five cities found to be most at risk.
Psychologist reveals "simple" new way to reduce anxiety
Spending just 15 minutes observing butterflies helped people feel more connected with nature.
Most of North America's lizards species now "at risk"
Although some lizards may be able to adapt to warming temperatures, if deforestation continues, they could be threatened.
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Arctic Ocean to become 'ice-free' in matter of years
US researchers said that so-called ice-free days are inevitable—and may arrive more than 10 years earlier than was anticipated.
Wildfire map reveals your neighborhood's risk
Southern California, as well as parts of Arizona, Utah and Nevada, are among the areas deemed to be most at risk of devastation from wildfires.
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MethaneSAT: A space mission to cut emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas
A satellite launched by an environmental group aims to bring accountability to the oil and gas industry for leaks of the dangerous climate pollutant methane.
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How some top hospitals cut CO2 to cure the health sector's climate impact
The health sector emits more than 8 percent of U.S. greenhouse gases. Some hospitals are finding climate remedies by rethinking the use of energy and materials.
Vital ocean current may be approaching ruinous tipping point
Researchers say that a major current in the Atlantic may be on its way to collapsing, raising fears of a massive climate shift and a new Ice Age in Europe.
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Clean energy boom in 2023 slowed global growth of greenhouse gas emissions
A new report shows the emissions harming the climate rose again last year but at a slower rate than in the year before, thanks to a boom in wind, solar and EVs.
Better Planet
Endangered whales are shrinking in size
Smaller North Atlantic right whales can't have as many babies, so climate-driven shrinking is further threatening the already critically endangered species.
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America's rivers are changing, confusing fish
Climate change is causing drastic changes to the rivers of the world, threatening water supply and ecosystems.
Horses Flee Texas Wildfires Alongside Cars 'Trying To Escape'
The largest of the wildfires has raged across 500,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, prompting a disaster to be declared.
Map shows climate change denialism by US state
The researchers also revealed what factors are most likely to be associated with climate change denial.