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Scientists struggle to investigate Arctic changes due to Russia–Ukraine war
"The Russian invasion of Ukraine hampers the ability to adequately describe conditions across the Arctic," the authors wrote in the paper.
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Biden Climate Czar: U.S. climate action is 'bringing the whole world along'
White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi says the Biden administration is "clear-eyed" in its energy policy and stopping methane leaks is one way to slow warming.
Corporations Promised Not to Fund Election Deniers—But Can't Quit Them
It's hard to come up with any group of Americans who have done more to destroy public trust than the senior executives of America's biggest corporations.
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"Bad guys" are duping teens on climate change: Expert
A survey of 13 to 17-year-olds in the U.K. found that 31 percent think climate change is "being purposefully over-exaggerated".
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New York Stock Exchange drops idea on investing in nature amid GOP backlash
Natural Asset Companies would have allowed investments in the services nature provides, but the NYSE dropped the proposal after fierce conservative criticism.
NASA map reveals freezing temperatures sweeping across the US
Some parts of the country saw temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit, with others experiencing heavy snow.
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Rhinos at risk as temperatures set to become deadly
"All the parks are showing drastic changes in the occurrence probability of rhinos," researchers wrote in a new paper.
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Americans' climate fears gave Democrats the White House in 2020—Study
"How important voters considered climate change to be as an issue was one of the strongest predictors of whom they voted for in 2020," the report stated.
Sustainability
Why the carbon footprint of your fish might be bigger than you think
A new study shows that bottom trawl fishing pulls up more than fish from the seafloor: It also stirs up a significant source of CO2.
Climate Advocates Need To Calm Down About Taylor Swift's Jet
Let's shake off the desire to name Taylor Swift the anti-hero, and instead focus our energy on bad-blood-free climate action.
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Lake Mead set for big drop in water levels in 2024
New projections say that by the end of December 2024, the reservoir could be not much higher than the lowest level it ever recorded.
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North Atlantic fish stocks could halve due to "hidden vulnerability"
Researchers have found that ecosystems are adapting torising temperatures by changing plankton size.
Sustainability
For MLK Day, a community vision for climate resilience and racial equity
A new initiative sets standards for economic growth and environmental sustainability inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas about a "beloved community."
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These young climate activists grew up while waiting for their day in court
In 2015, a lawsuit argued that inaction on climate change violates constitutional rights for young people. Eight years later, the case might finally be heard.
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Earth "scorching" as 2023 was hottest year on record
"2023 is now confirmed as the warmest year on average over the globe in 174 years of observation," a climate scientist said.
Government Support for Electric Vehicles Is Good for Everyone
Switching to an electric vehicle is one of the most impactful changes that an individual can make to reduce their personal contribution to climate change, and making that choice is becoming easier.
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Penguins in peril as acidity of Antarctic waters set to double by 2100
The coastal waters around Antarctica could see a 100 percent increase in acidity by the end of the century.
Stop the Finger-Pointing, Democrats, You're in the Grip of Big Oil
With 2023 ranking as the hottest year on record and 2024 estimated to break last year's record, one would expect the world's biggest economies—like the United States—to take climate change more seriously
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Watermelon snow is threatening glaciers in the US
A strange pink algae that grows on snow and ice is melting glaciers, making them more prone to soak up the heat from the sun.
Joe Biden suffers stinging lawsuit loss
A judge ruled on Monday that the administration lacked the authority to implement regulations intended to make dishwashers and washing machines more efficient.
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U.S. offshore wind industry is off to a turbulent start in the new year
In back-to-back events this week, one offshore wind developer delivered its first power to Massachusetts while another pulled the plug on a project in New York.
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US cities sinking on the East Coast, threatening critical infrastructure
Although New York is not in danger of being totally submerged any time soon, the city faces a real risk from rising sea levels.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter lashes out at mom
Following a weeks-long absence from social media, Claudia Conway returned with a pointed jab at her mother.
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Cold-Water Fish Are Being Threatened in Temperate US Lakes
Scientists found that cold-water species are rapidly losing their habitat due to warming and browning lakes.
The 2024 events that could change the world
Nuclear war and climate chaos to presidential elections around the world—Newsweek asks the experts what to expect in the next 12 months.
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How Lake Powell water levels changed in a year
Lake Powell water levels saw a sharp increase this year, due to a record amount of snowpack in the Colorado Rockies.
What COP28's Outcome Means for Iraq
Iraq waits patiently for the nations sharing its water resources to rise to the challenge of distributing it fairly, like their predecessors in Mesopotamia did over 4,500 years ago.
Sustainability
How America's most responsible companies are rethinking 'going green'
In a year of ESG criticism, here's how three members of Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list made corporate responsibility a core part of their business.
Doomsday nuclear clock 2024 gets reset as weapons fears rise
The 2024 Doomsday Clock will be unveiled in January, one year after the hands were set the closest ever to midnight.
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Map reveals US areas most vulnerable to extreme rain storms
A new study found that the U.S. isn't prepared for the "new normal" of extreme rainfall events.