What is the plan to rebuild Lahaina?What is the plan to rebuild Lahaina?
What is the plan to rebuild Lahaina?It's estimated the fire displaced 4,500 people.
What is the plan to rebuild Lahaina?It's estimated the fire displaced 4,500 people.
The GOP debate barely touched climate, but voters want more to be doneThe U.S. electorate wants the government to do more to combat climate change. GOP candidates barely mentioned it at the first debate on Wednesday.
Colorado River Basin among the most water-stressed regions on EarthExperts call for more water-use reduction measures, as water use is expected to grow.
Invasive plants may be causing an increase in wildfiresAfter the deadliest fire in the U.S. in over a century ravaged Maui, experts say invasive plants may be a cause of the increase in wildfires.
More extreme heat expected in the Pacific Northwest this weekHighs could be in the triple digits, and overnight lows might stay above 75 degrees Fahrenheit in places.
Rising sea levels put coastal farms at risk from saltwater intrusionResearchers examining location points across 14 coastal counties found saltwater intrusion could cost upwards of $107 million per year in losses.
NOAA, NASA agree that July 2023 was the hottest month on recordThe head of NASA said "Americans are right now experiencing firsthand the effects of the climate crisis" as temperatures soared in July.
Montana youth win historic case against state fossil fuel policiesThe judge ruled that Montana's policies on fossil fuel projects contributed to climate change and prevented the state from addressing the problem.
Why some people don't see climate change as an urgent problemPeople were often suspicious of "crisis" terminology in the context of climate change because it did not match what they had personally experienced.
A changing climate is working against emergency crews in Maui's firesAccording to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the area was under a severe drought, which had worsened since the week prior.
How to save Florida's corals: Move them to deeper waterDeeper waters are cooler, and may give corals a fighting chance for survival.
Florida's PragerU curriculum could distort the facts of climate changeFlorida has approved content from conservative group PragerU to be used in public schools.
The EPA pushes electric cars, but they won't be a majority for yearsEven with tighter proposed emission standards and a broad push for EVs, most cars on U.S. roads will still be gasoline-powered in 2030.
Forecasters say summer storms are going to snarl air travel more oftenSevere storms stretching across most of the eastern U.S. Monday canceled thousands of flights. Experts say such storms are likely to get more common.
Glacial flooding damages structures in Alaska's capitalThe Mendenhall River in Juneau reached record levels over the weekend after a glacial-dammed lake outburst in Suicide Basin.
Antarctic ice is unusually low right now, even in the middle of winterAntarctica is gaining ice during its winter season — but it's never had less at this time of year.
Report: Big waves becoming more common off California as Earth warmsThe report adds to the evidence that climate change is causing massive shifts in the world’s oceans.
4 out of 5 people have felt climate change-driven heat this yearNew analysis shows worldwide, more than 6.5 billion people experienced unusual heat driven by climate change in July.
Record heat contributes to killing off iconic saguaro cactusesA lack of precipitation coupled with extreme heat has contributed to major stress on the iconic saguaro cactuses.
Despite rising concerns, climate change is still a partisan issueAmid a sizzling hot summer, President Joe Biden announced new actions to combat extreme heat and drought.
Extreme heat expected to be costly, especially in TexasDue to extreme heat, Texas is expected to lose over $9 billion this summer. If climate change continues, the state could lose hundreds of billions.
More and more Americans are moving into high-risk climate zones. Why?Counties with high flooding or fire risks are seeing net increases in population. Demand, affordability and amenities are all draws.
What does prolonged ocean heat mean for our weather?Some of the ocean temperatures scientists are seeing now are without precedent — which makes forecasting their effects difficult.
UN: 'The era of global boiling has arrived'United Nations leaders say human-driven climate change is to blame for the hottest month in recorded history.
White House announces actions to combat extreme heatAs millions of Americans are warned to take precautions, the White House said it's taking steps to minimize the effects of extreme heat.
New research explains how climate change is driving recent heat wavesThe heat waves encountered this summer would be "virtually impossible" without greenhouse emissions changing the climate, researchers say.
A major Atlantic Ocean current could collapse as early as 2025Researchers warn that a collapse of the AMOC could be far-reaching, impacting tens of millions of people.
Rising ocean temps contributing to Florida's dying coral reefsPotential record temperatures in waters off Florida may have lead to coral death on state reefs — and could affect larger climate systems, too.
Marching bands begin summer practice amid high heatExperts say the number of marching band members who have become sick due to heat exposure could be low due to underreporting.
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Extreme heat, pollution doubles fatal heart attack risk, study saysWomen and older adults are especially vulnerable to fatal heart attacks when air pollution worsens during extreme heat.