Utah warned of tree-deforming insect infestation
The parasites inject a toxic substance into a tree that wreaks havoc on its cells, causing it to die over a period of three to five years.
Flash drought warnings from "glowing" plants, NASA video reveals
A strange uptick in plant fluorescence came at the same time soil moisture began to plummet in the U.S., indicating flash drought.
Biden administration balances climate action with tough stance on China
The White House added more solar panels to the Chinese-made clean-energy products facing steep tariffs, raising questions about climate action.
Even With New EV Tariffs, Biden's Climate Agenda Benefits China
To date, President Biden's plan to build "America's clean energy future" has resulted in expensive gas, problematic regulations, and arbitrary environmental standards.
Map shows where spring allergies are most severe
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities across the country for residents' susceptibility to seasonal allergies.
Conservatives praise John Fetterman response to "deranged leftists"
Following a video of John Fetterman's response to a constituent, the senator faces criticism from climate change activists.
Last summer was the hottest in 2,000 years for globe's north, study finds
Researchers used tree ring data to compare the extreme heat of 2023 to two millennia of summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
Meet the officials making key parts of Biden's climate agenda a reality
Climate programs that Jigar Shah at the Department of Energy and Jahi Wise at the Environmental Protection Agency oversee will pump billions into clean tech.
"Worst tornado outbreak" of year so far broke warning records
Over 100 tornadoes across the Midwest and the Great Plains occurred from April 25 to 28, causing "significant damage and loss of life."
US tornado warnings misunderstood by half of people in Mid-South
A study found that 50 percent of people living across the Mid-South couldn't describe a tornado warning accurately.
Photos show 'apocalyptic' floods submerging south Brazil
The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul is in the midst of some of its worst flooding in modern history.
A quarter-billion people live in these sinking cities in China
Many of the population centers are on the East Coast, where rising sea levels will compound the risk of catastrophic flooding.
California may increase prices for people who use less electricity
The California Public Utilities Commission will vote on the new charge on Thursday.
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"Large-scale" changes in ocean circulation may end coral reefs
Scientists discovered that 2023 marked the worst year for coral bleaching in the Northern Hemisphere, with major reefs suffering.
Map shows which states will see big temperature rises in next 30 years
Several states could see temperature rises of 4 degrees within the next 30 years.
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"Surprising" surge in US tornadoes explained
The recent increase in tornadoes was caused by the strong El Niño winter, according to a weather expert at the University of Colorado.
Taking Away the Power of Pollution From an Elite Few
The big corporations, utilities, and Wall Street millionaires who profit off fossil-fueled power plants have had us in a chokehold for years.
New Jersey map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
A new interactive map shows how rising sea levels threaten New Jersey's coastline.
Virginia map shows where state could be underwater from sea level rise
The Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads region are experiencing the highest rate of sea level rise on the Atlantic coast.
North Carolina Map Shows How State Could Go Underwater From Sea Level Rise
An interactive map shows which parts of North Carolina might be submerged by rising sea levels, with its barrier islands and long coastline at risk.
Archaeologists find prehistoric settlement "surprisingly" survived crisis
The latest findings from a submerged Stone Age agricultural site has shed new light on the resilience of prehistoric communities.
Satellite image shows construction of world's first floating city
A floating city, considered the world's first, is starting to take shape in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
A Way to Protect Environmental Regulations From Trump 2.0
There's a scramble in President Joe Biden's administration to get out the door as much funding as possible for clean energy and environmental justice projects before it's too late.
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Warning as US may face "more destructive" hurricanes
Researchers discovered that in 20 years since 2000, hurricanes intensified by 1.15 knots every six hours.
Green bourbon on Kentucky Derby Day? Making the climate-friendly cocktail
Whiskey making is energy-intensive, emitting 6 pounds of CO2 for every bottle. A heat battery holds the promise to make bourbon more climate-friendly.
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Alaska lakes warning over rare hazard's "surprising" rise
Lake tsunamis usually happen only in remote areas, but climate change is making them more common and more dangerous.
Scientists reveal "major" new factor in bumblebee decline
A study found that bumblebee nests may be getting too hot, and the species are struggling to thermoregulate these temperatures.
Colorado river water 'extremes' forecast by scientists
A new study reports that the river's future may be brighter than originally thought, as precipitation is likely to replenish its flows.
New York power outage maps reveal severe weather threat
Some 40 percent of all power outages in New York were caused, at least in part, due to severe weather.
Plastic is polluting our oceans. Will we get a treaty to cut plastic waste?
Negotiators are considering ways to limit the massive amounts of plastic waste polluting oceans, harming wildlife and contributing to climate change.