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2024 Hurricane Season Is Expected to Be Abnormally Busy, NOAA Predicts
The Atlantic hurricane season is looking to be an extraordinary one, with 17 to 25 named storms predicted, experts said.
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Here’s What to Know About Canada’s Wildfire Season
Despite a relatively wet spring, government officials are warning that persistent drought across Western Canada could leave the region vulnerable to major fires.
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Some Wind Turbines in Iowa Crumpled by Tornadoes
The damage was unusual, experts say, because turbines are built to withstand extreme weather. Iowa is a wind powerhouse, with thousands of turbines.
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El calor en Miami alcanza temperaturas históricas. Y apenas es mayo
El índice de calor alcanzó los 44 grados Celsius el fin de semana, un nuevo récord para la ciudad. Los expertos se preocupan por el verano que se avecina.
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Can Biden Win America’s Green Tech Trade War With China?
The Biden administration seems to be in denial about China’s staggering advantage.
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¿Realmente existe el plástico biodegradable?
Los plásticos biodegradables sí se desintegran, pero necesitan condiciones específicas. Mira esta guía para ubicar cuáles son las mejores alternativas si quieres contaminar menos.
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Extreme Heat Scorches Miami in May, Worrying Experts About Summer
The hottest May on record for the city has experts worried about the summer — and hurricane season — to come.
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How India Is Coping With Extreme Heat
India is adapting to a new era of dangerous heat, even as climbing temperatures are making its transition to a cleaner economy more difficult.
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Top Oceans Court Says Nations Must Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Experts say the opinion, though nonbinding, is likely to lead to more claims for damages against polluting nations.
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Biden and Big Oil Had a Truce. Now, It’s Collapsing.
Companies were enjoying record profits. But the president’s decision to pause permits for gas export terminals has whipped up industry support, and donations, for Donald Trump.
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Tormentas eléctricas, viento y cambio climático: esto es lo que hay que saber
Los científicos afirman que tormentas como las que azotaron Houston podrían volverse más intensas a medida que el planeta se calienta, aunque precisar las tendencias sigue siendo difícil.
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Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?
Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.
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‘The Interview’: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk.
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La crisis del agua empeora en Ciudad de México
Una confluencia de factores como el cambio climático, la expansión urbanística y una infraestructura deficiente ha llevado a la capital mexicana al borde de una severa crisis de agua.
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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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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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Beware the Pettiness of the Powerful
Alas, some of Donald Trump’s peculiarities aren’t unique.
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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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Level of the Great Salt Lake Is Higher Than Past Years, but Still Low
The lake remains below healthy levels and experts warn the increase could reduce the pressure to conserve water.
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Hochul Meets the Pope, and Reflects on Her Father and Irish Catholicism
At a climate change summit at the Vatican, Gov. Kathy Hochul positioned New York State as a leader in pursuing environmental goals, but also recalled her late father.
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