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Georgia historical sites face 'imminent risk' of destruction
By the year 2100, up to 5,000 historical and archaeological sites in Georgia could be underwater.
Sustainability
How museums, zoos and public gardens lead by example on climate change
Some 150 museums, zoos and other cultural institutions are part of a Climate Toolkit that helps make facilities and grounds more climate friendly.
Pacific Northwest will be next victim of increasing wildfires
The North Cascades, the Olympic Mountains, the west of the Oregon Cascades and the Puget lowlands may see an uptick in fires.
Kids taught Donald Trump didn't care about "hurting people's feelings"
A book designed for children includes an ode to Donald Trump's first term, including support for his lack of "political correctness."
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Migrating whales forced into danger's path in "wild west" Arctic
The whales are leaving feeding grounds 6 weeks later than they did in 2008 as a result of climate change.
"Zombie" underground fires still burning in North America despite winter
These overwintering fires can burn all through the colder months, turning back into a full blaze during the spring and summer.
Why the World Hasn't Ended Before Now and What's Changed
The Earth is on an elevator to hell, and someone removed the emergency stop button
Better Planet
Baby birds are dying as rare rain falls
What used to be a rare event is now happening more frequently and contributing to a concerning population decline in some species.
Innovation
Climate-friendly "green" steel could help us build a cleaner future
The steel industry is a major climate polluter, but new technology and partnerships between steelmakers and buyers could cut steel's CO2 emissions.
Flood map reveals risk for neighborhoods across US
Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Florida are among those deemed to be most at risk due to river flooding.
Better Planet
US Energy Bills Could Be Lowered by Heat Pumps — 'tremendous impact'
With this method, researchers estimate over 7,000 million metric tons of carbon emissions could be reduced by 2050.
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Florida corals ravaged in wake of record-breaking marine heatwave
Researchers found that less than 22 percent of 1,500 staghorn corals were still alive across sites in the Florida Keys.
Better Planet
Lake Mead water levels update as highest mark in three years reached
The reservoir's levels have risen since a record year of snow and rainfall in 2023.
Better Planet
US Air Pollution Has Changed Its Chemical Makeup Since 2006
The study comes soon after the EPA made stricter regulations for fine particulate matter earlier this month, meaning it will now be easier to track.
Better Planet
Atmospheric rivers set to increase in US
Atmospheric rivers could cause severe weather in years to come, causing damage to buildings and extreme flooding.
Better Planet
Amazon rainforest may be close to total collapse, study warns
Researchers found that by 2050 several climate stressors could push the Amazon to a tipping point that could bring it to the point of no return.
Africa's Angola Holds the Keys to Ushering In Global Green Economy
The Lobito Atlantic Railway Corridor project in Africa, anchored by support from the Biden administration, will unlock vast reserves of the critical minerals needed to power the future of clean technology.
Better Planet
Scientists demolish polar bears theory, issue dire warning
Some thought resting and scavenging could help polar bears survive warming temperatures, but scientists say that may not be the case.
Wall Street Should Follow White House Example Pausing LNG Export Projects
Gulf Coast leaders demand just as much action from Wall Street as the White House.
Better Planet
Scientists now know the future of blizzards in the US
New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has found that the average number of blizzards could start declining in the next few decades.
Better Planet
Great Lakes rapid winter melt revealed in 5 charts
Charts show that the Great Lakes ice coverage isn't even close to their historical averages this year.
Biden's New EPA Rule Will Only Make Global Air Quality Worse
The Biden administration is escalating its environmental policies from needlessly strict to totally nonsensical.
EV juggernaut China leads world in new coal power plants
China accounted for 96 percent of new coal power construction globally last year, a new report says.
News
Climate scientist Michael Mann says $1M verdict "sends a clear message"
In an exchange with Newsweek, renowned climate scientist Michael Mann said the defamation verdict was a victory against "bad faith" attacks on scientists.
Better Planet
Atlantic Ocean's circulation could collapse
Scientists warn that the collapse could cause temperatures to drop in the northern hemisphere, with a rise in warming in the south.
Asteroid strikes may have frozen past Earth into 'snowball,' study argues
By blotting out the sun with dust clouds, an impact on an already chilly Earth could set off runaway cooling, models suggest.
Biden's Natural Gas Export Pause Is Good for the Working Class
A report released this week by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association found that one out of six households are behind on their home energy bills and the amount they owe to their utilities has reached record levels.
Taylor Swift's private jet flew on 13-minute journey to travel 28 miles
The pop star's legal team has threatened legal action over the tracking and social media coverage of her flights.
Innovation
Want to reduce power outages? Move grids underground, says energy expert
As temperatures rise and weather gets more extreme, the problem of power outages is almost certain to get worse—unless we rethink how power is distributed.
Jack Sweeney speaks out against Taylor Swift lawsuit threat
"When the Embassy of Japan in the USA expresses confidence that Swift can make a flight from Tokyo to the Super Bowl, it indicates public interest," Sweeney told Newsweek.