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Environment|US

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'

Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, and detrimental land use policies

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise'
Environment|Political|Science|US

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.

State lawmakers are looking to ban non-existent ‘chemtrails.’ It could have real-life side effects.
Environment|Political|US

US Supreme Court will not hear novel youth-led climate change case

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US Supreme Court will not hear novel youth-led climate change case
Education|Environment|Political|US

A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition filed by young climate activists who argued that the federal government's role in climate change violated their constitutional rights

A decadelong climate lawsuit saw plaintiffs grow from childhood to adulthood. Now, it's over
Arts|Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|Travel

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo

Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital

Japan's cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis

Supreme Court declines appeal from youths seeking to force action on climate crisis
Environment|Political|US

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024

As Trump works to cut FEMA, data shows there was a major disaster declaration every four days in 2024
Environment|Science|World

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing

The climate crisis will huff and puff, but these innovators are finding ways to stay standing
Asia|Environment|Science|World

As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions

When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.

As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions
Americas|Environment|Science|Travel|World

World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina

Friday, March 21 marks the inaugural World Glacier Day, an international observance established by the United Nations to raise awareness about the rapid retreat of glaciers worldwide

World Glacier Day: Trekking the blue ice of Perito Moreno in Argentina
Africa|Environment|Science|World

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says

Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO

World's glaciers are losing record ice as global temperatures climb, U.N. says
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Chile's resilient Patagonian Ice Dragon insect at risk from dwindling glaciers

Chile's Patagonian Ice Dragon is a tiny and mighty insect that lives its whole life in freezing glaciers while feeding off algae and bacteria.

Chile's resilient Patagonian Ice Dragon insect at risk from dwindling glaciers
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Political

Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent that

Commercial fishermen and seafood processors and distributors seeking to convert to new, lower-carbon emission systems say they are finding federal funding they were counting on for the work is frozen or unavailable in the wake of sweeping budget cuts touted by President Donald Trump

Fishermen want to go green but say DOGE cuts prevent that
Environment|Political|Science|World

Last decade was Earth's hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, says UN report

Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at its highest levels in the last 800,000 years, a report Wednesday said

Last decade was Earth's hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, says UN report
Environment|Science|World

The world has just experienced its hottest decade

The world has just experienced its hottest decade

The world has just experienced its hottest decade
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Record 2024 temperatures accelerate ice loss, rise in sea levels, UN weather body says

Record greenhouse gas levels helped bring temperatures to an all-time high in 2024, accelerating glacier and sea ice loss, raising sea levels and edging the

Record 2024 temperatures accelerate ice loss, rise in sea levels, UN weather body says
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in grants awarded to three climate groups by the Biden administration

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in 'green bank' grants
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|World

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit

Last September, torrential rains swept across West and Central Africa, causing devastating floods

A Nigerian city devastated by flooding has quickly recovered. Locals credit community spirit
Environment|Europe|World

Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters

Emergency services in southern Spain are searching for a married couple after flash floods swept away their vehicle as rising waters prompted the evacuation of hundreds of homes

Flash floods in southern Spain prompt officials to evacuate homes. Couple missing in rising waters
Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems

A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change

Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems
Environment|Political|Science|US

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason

During the Cold War, the US poured support into Arctic military outposts and climate research amid fears of a Russian invasion. Climate change is still on the military’s radar as a threat multiplier.

The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – for good reason
Environment|Food|Science

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

A new study out Monday finds that even in the most optimistic scenarios, grass-fed beef is no less carbon-intensive than industrial beef

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple