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Dec 7, 2023

Two Dead as Atmospheric River Slams Pacific Northwest, Forcing Major Floods

An atmospheric river sweeping across the Pacific Northwest since Monday has left at least two people dead from the flooding. The rains have swelled rivers over their banks, shut down schools, and disrupted travel across the region. That's according to weather officials and rescue agencies.
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Dec 6, 2023

China, India, Aviation Industry Lead Way in Boosting CO2 Emissions in 2023

The nations of the world are pumping record amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere in 2023.
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Dec 5, 2023

Rock Lobster, Indeed: Rare Bicolored Crustacean Taking Social Media by Storm

A lobsterman’s one-in-50 million catch now has a name to go along with its social media fame: “Bowie.”
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Dec 5, 2023

Oil Exec Leading Climate Summit Causes Furor Over Fossil Fuel Remarks

Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber has ignited a firestorm over his comments about the science of climate change at COP28. He said that there’s “no science” behind the claim that phasing out fossil fuels can help reduce global warming. Al-Jaber is a UAE oil company chief.
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Dec 4, 2023

To Save a Species, Mexico Aims to AdoptAxolotl

Looking at their grinlike expressions, their lion’s mane of gills, and their tadpole-like bodies, it’s easy to see why axolotls are so popular. Yet, despite their appearance as toys and in children’s picture books, the salamander subspecies is under threat. That’s where Mexico’s AdoptAxolotl campaign aims to make an impact.
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Dec 1, 2023

EV Sales Hit Road Bump Despite Increased Production, Lower Prices

The urgent road trip toward a society built on environmentally-friendly transportation appears to be running out of gas as sales of electric cars (EVs) are starting to slow down.
Views 41
Nov 30, 2023

Documents Show UAE Sought to Use Climate Summit for Fossil Fuel Deals

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the world’s largest climate conference. It’s called COP28. But the Middle Eastern country has sought to use the meeting in Dubai to make deals for its oil companies. That's according to documents leaked to news outlets this week.
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Nov 29, 2023

Diseases Traveling from Animals to Humans Expected to Soar

Illness caused by diseases transferred from animals to humans likely will be far more frequent in the coming years. And it could result in 12 times as many deaths in 2050 as in 2020, a new study suggests.
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Nov 28, 2023

Report: World Cannot Afford 2°C Global Temperature Hike

A new report says that the Earth faces a deadly rise in sea levels if the planet’s temperature climbs higher than the threshold of a 1.5 Celsius (°C) increase above pre-industrial levels. That is the target set by a global climate treaty.
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Nov 27, 2023

World's Biggest Iceberg Is on the Move

After spending 30 years stuck to the bottom of the Weddell Sea in Antarctica, iceberg A23a is finally floating free.
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Nov 22, 2023

Under Withering Heat Wave, Brazil Records Highest Single-Day Temperature in Country's History

A spring heat wave that’s covered much of Brazil reached a scorching peak this week. It has sparked wildfires and made droughts worse. And it led to the death of a fan at a Taylor Swift concert.
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Nov 21, 2023

Sperm Whales of Dominica Get Their Own Protected 'Hood

Our oceans once were filled with millions of whales . But human activity has cut their population by more than half over the past couple hundred years. The tiny country of Dominica in the Caribbean Sea is trying to do its part to keep its nearby whales alive and thriving.
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Nov 20, 2023

Think Pink: Hawaiian Refuge Pond Turns Barbie's Favorite Color

If Barbie wanted the perfect spot for a photo shoot, there likely isn’t a more dazzling site right now than the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge. It's on the Hawaiian island of Maui. And the water there has turned pink.
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Nov 20, 2023

A Green Thumb and A Full Heart: Iowa Teen Donates 7,000 Pounds of Veggies

Seventeen-year-old Lauren Schroeder of Dixon, Iowa, is no stranger to vegetables. She’s worked on her parents’ farm since she was little, helping raise and harvest soybeans and corn on their 150-acre plot. Surrounded by veggies every day, it’s no wonder she noticed their absence when she volunteered at a local food bank.
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Nov 16, 2023

US, China Agree To Accelerate Wind, Solar Power Growth

China and the US have agreed to push for the use of more renewable energy sources in their countries in an effort to limit global warming. They are our planet’s two largest polluters.

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