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Deadly Heat Wave in Recent Weeks Would Not Have Been Possible without Climate Change
Scientists say extreme temperatures that reached 119 degrees Fahrenheit and killed at least 100 people in parts of West Africa would only occur every 200 years in the absence of climate change
A Dengue Fever Outbreak Is Setting Records in the Americas
At least 2.1 million cases of dengue fever have been reported in North and South America, and this year 1,800 people have died from the mosquito-borne disease
Heat and Floods Are Increasingly Hitting Coastlines with a One-Two Punch
Compound events in which coastal flooding and heat waves occur at the same time are happening more often as the planet warms
The U.S. Will Need to Spend $100 Billon a Year on Carbon Removal
The U.S. needs to vastly increase taxpayer spending on direct carbon removal technology to meet President Biden’s climate goals, the Rhodium Group says
Climate Action Is a Legal Obligation, European Court Rules
The European Court of Human Rights found that climate change is a human rights issue, providing a blueprint for Europeans to force their governments to tackle rising temperatures
New Books Help Parents Explain Climate Disasters to Kids
Books are becoming a key part of disaster recovery, helping toddlers—and their parents—cope with increasing hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires
Renewable Energy Shatters Records in the U.S.
The U.S. has never had as much wind, solar and hydropower. But experts say it’s not enough to meet future electricity demand
Geoengineering Test Quietly Launches Salt Crystals into Atmosphere
A solar geoengineering experiment in San Francisco could lead to brighter clouds that reflect sunlight. The risks are numerous
A Rare Greenhouse Gas Comes from—Termite Pesticide?
As much as 85 percent of U.S. emissions of sulfuryl fluoride—a rare greenhouse gas and common pesticide used to treat termites—comes from California
Three Experiments Could Help Electrify Big Trucks
With a new EPA rule aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the biggest class of trucks in the U.S., companies are experimenting with overhead cables and wireless road charging
In Countries Facing Scorching Heat, Shade Trees and Cheap Cooling Strategies Gain Traction
Countries from Sierra Leone to Mexico are looking for low-cost, easy ways to protect residents from extreme heat, such as planting shade trees and setting up warning systems
America’s Most Visited National Park Is Threatened by Climate Change
Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s spruce and fir forests are rebounding from overlogging and acid rain but may be no match for higher temperatures
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Wreaks Havoc on Coal, Car Supply Chains
The sudden destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the Port of Baltimore has implications for some of the largest U.S. energy industries
Cement, Steel—And Pasta—Are About to Get Greener
Factories that produce everything from aluminum to pasta are receiving a combined total of billions of dollars in government funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industry
Company Accused of Greenhouse Gas Smuggling Hit with Record Fine
A penalty leveled against a company accused of smuggling greenhouse gases is part of the EPA’s crackdown on the planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigeration and air-conditioning
The Future of Driving in the U.S. Is Electric—Sort Of
The EPA’s final rule on car emissions will result in far fewer battery-powered electric vehicles than what the agency envisioned last year
High-Profile Geoengineering Experiment Shuts Down
A beleaguered solar geoengineering project failed to conduct field tests because of opposition from environmentalists and Indigenous residents
Wildfires Used to Die Down after Dark. Drought Has Changed That
About 20 percent of large wildfires in North America now burn overnight because of drought conditions, straining firefighting resources
Tornadoes, Floods and Hurricanes Loom, but the Government Is Running Out of Money to Help
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster response fund could run out this summer. It dealt with a similar situation last year, which led to a slowdown in rebuilding projects
Electric Vehicles Beat Gas Cars on Climate Emissions over Time
New research says building electric vehicles leaves a bigger carbon footprint than making gas-powered cars, though EVs make up the difference in the long run
New Satellite Will Launch to Track Methane Emissions
Observations from MethaneSat could be used to independently verify industry reports and enforce regulations on fossil fuel companies
Extreme Weather Events Raise Death Rates for Weeks
Emergency room visits and deaths can be heightened for weeks after a major extreme weather event, according to a new study
How Hospitals Are Going Green under Biden’s Climate Legislation
The Inflation Reduction Act allows nonprofit hospitals to take advantage of renewable tax credits that were otherwise out of reach
Can Ocean Carbon Removal Help the Climate? Federal Scientists Want to Find Out
Federal scientists want to study the benefits and risks of using ocean ecosystems to absorb more climate pollution from the sky