Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.
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CreditDavid J. Phillip/Associated Press Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year
Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.
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CreditJorge Silva/Reuters Gov. Gavin Newsom Accuses Trump of ‘Open Corruption’ at Climate Meeting
The California governor, speaking at the Vatican, used sharp language to describe the former president’s appeal to fossil fuel executives for campaign donations.
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The lake remains below healthy levels and experts warn the increase could reduce the pressure to conserve water.
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As Insurers Around the U.S. Bleed Cash From Climate Shocks, Homeowners Lose
It’s not just California and Florida now: Insurers are losing money around the country. It means higher rates and, sometimes, cancellation notices.
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They’re delivering solar power after dark in California and helping to stabilize grids in other states. And the technology is expanding rapidly.
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CreditThe New York Times A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals
A boom in data centers and factories is straining electric grids and propping up fossil fuels.
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CreditThe New York Times Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.
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Mexico City Has Long Thirsted for Water. The Crisis Is Worsening.
A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate.
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Hochul Meets the Pope, and Reflects on Her Father and Irish Catholicism
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DeSantis Signs Law Deleting Climate Change From Florida Policy
The law also stops programs designed to encourage renewable energy and conservation in a state that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
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The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System
A Times investigation found climate change may now be a concern for every homeowner in the country.
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Q. and A.Why Did the Hotel Chain Hire a Marine Biologist?
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Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
Automakers in the United States and their supporters welcomed President Biden’s tariffs, saying they would protect domestic manufacturing and jobs from cheap Chinese vehicles.
By Neal E. Boudette
U.S. to Stop Buying Russian Uranium, Cutting Cash to Moscow
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Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds
Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums.
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Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
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