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Rising Seas Could Wipe Out Historical Sites
Rising Seas Could Wipe Out Historical Sites
Jan 17, 2024
A new study reveals rising seas could wipe out thousands of historical sites across the Southeast by the end of the century -- and displace millions. ...
The Difference Between Climate and Weather
The Difference Between Climate and Weather
Jan 17, 2024
This question isn't as infantile as some might make it seem. ...
Florida Everglades Critically Endangered?
Florida Everglades Critically Endangered?
Jan 17, 2024
A new report says the Florida Everglades is now the most critically endangered site in the U.S. ...
El Niño Could Quicken Climate Change
El Niño Could Quicken Climate Change
Jan 17, 2024
Some scientists are now saying El Niño could speed up climate change in more ways than one. ...
Florida Everglades the Most Endangered Site In the U.S., Report Says
Florida Everglades the Most Endangered Site In the U.S., Report Says
Jan 17, 2024
At a Glance The Everglades National Park is the only site in the United States designated as "critical."Globally, the number of assessed sites that have been threatened by human-caused climate change has nearly doubled from 35 to 62 since 2014. Florida's Everglades National Park remains the most endangered natural world heritage site in the United States, a new report says. According to a World Heritage Outlookreleased last monthby theInternational Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the "and is...
Power Plant Burns H&M Clothes Instead of Coal
Power Plant Burns H&M Clothes Instead of Coal
Jan 17, 2024
A power plant in Sweden has found an ingenious use for unsold clothing. ...
Satellite Images Capture Giant Iceberg Disintegrating In Antarctica
Satellite Images Capture Giant Iceberg Disintegrating In Antarctica
Jan 17, 2024
Animation using modified satellite images captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-1 to show the disintegration of the iceberg that calved off Pine Island Glacier in September 2017. (BAS/ESA) At a Glance In September, an iceberg four times the size of Manhattan, broke off the Antartica's Pine Island Glacier. Since then, the glacier has broken up into dozens of smaller icebergs. Satellite images have captured the disintegration of the giant iceberg that broke off from the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica justtwo...
Thousands Still Lack Clean Water, Post-Harvey
Thousands Still Lack Clean Water, Post-Harvey
Jan 17, 2024
Thousands of Texans are still without clean water, more than three months after Hurricane Harvey tore through. ...
Trump Axes Climate Preparedness Panel
Trump Axes Climate Preparedness Panel
Jan 17, 2024
The Trump administration is disbanding a panel aimed at protecting cities against climate change and extreme weather. ...
Iceberg Crumbles Faster Than Expected
Iceberg Crumbles Faster Than Expected
Jan 17, 2024
Satellite images show the fate of a huge iceberg after a Pine Island Glacier calving event. ...
Air Pollution Affects Babies’ Brains, Weight
Air Pollution Affects Babies’ Brains, Weight
Jan 17, 2024
A new study reveals air pollution can affect babies even before they’re born. ...
California Droughts Could Worsen
California Droughts Could Worsen
Jan 17, 2024
A new study reveals melting sea ice could actually worsen California droughts. ...
Trump Administration Sued By 14 States, D.C. for Failing to Enforce Smog Standards
Trump Administration Sued By 14 States, D.C. for Failing to Enforce Smog Standards
Jan 17, 2024
The July 12, 2017, photo above shows the Valero Benicia Refinery in Benicia, California. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced on Dec. 7, 2017, that California is among fourteen states and the District of Columbia that are suing the Trump administration over what they say is a failure to enforce smog standards. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli) At a Glance Officials representing 14 states and the District of Columbia have joined forces in a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The authorities say...
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