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Monkeys in Puerto Rico Got Nicer After Hurricane Maria

June 20, 2024 - 14:00
Macaques, reeling from a hurricane, learned by necessity to get along, a study found. It’s one of the first to suggest that animals can adapt to environmental upheaval with social changes.
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Butterflies Are in Decline. New Research Points to Insecticides.

June 20, 2024 - 14:00
Agricultural insecticides were a key factor, according to a study focused on the Midwest, though researchers emphasized the importance of climate change and habitat loss.
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Lokiceratops, a Horned Dinosaur, May Be a New Species

June 20, 2024 - 12:10
Researchers analyzed a skull found in Montana of a plant-eating member of the ceratops family, finding distinct traits.
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Warming Made Recent Heat Wave in U.S. and Mexico More Likely, Study Says

June 20, 2024 - 10:56
Extreme heat across parts of Central America and the Southern United States in May and early June was 35 times more likely because of human-caused global warming, according to a new report.
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Rural America Lags Cities in Helping People Beat the Heat

June 20, 2024 - 05:04
Most strategies in the U.S. for helping people stay cool are geared toward urban areas, leaving behind vulnerable rural populations.
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The Weatherman Who Tried to Bring Climate Science to a Red State

June 20, 2024 - 05:02
Chris Gloninger said he was hired to talk about global warming in his forecasts. That’s when things heated up.
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Dilemma on Wall Street: Short-Term Gain or Climate Benefit?

June 20, 2024 - 05:01
Portfolio managers have conflicting incentives as the economic and financial risks from climate change become more apparent but remain imprecise.
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Book Review: ‘Adventures in Volcanoland,’ by Tamsin Mather

June 19, 2024 - 05:01
In “Adventures in Volcanoland,” the geologist Tamsin Mather takes us on a global and historical investigation of her life’s passion.
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Se avecina una ola de calor: así se preparan los paramédicos

June 19, 2024 - 03:00
Paramédicos y otros trabajadores de servicios de emergencia alistan métodos y recursos para enfriar rápidamente a las víctimas, lo que es esencial para salvar vidas
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In U.S. Heat Wave History, 1936’s Deadly Hot Spell Stands Out

June 18, 2024 - 18:30
Thousands died and people slept on roofs to cope with the early heat wave, which was supercharged by agricultural practices.
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How to Stay Cool Indoors During the Heat Wave

June 18, 2024 - 11:00
With temperatures climbing this week, here’s how to be comfortable in your home — with or without air-conditioning.
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A Heat Wave Is Coming: Here’s How Paramedics Are Preparing

June 18, 2024 - 05:03
Wet towels and body bags filled with ice water are being used to quickly cool victims, which is essential to saving lives.
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Exxon Suit Over Activist Investor’s Climate Proposal Is Dismissed

June 17, 2024 - 20:50
A federal judge ruled that the case was moot after the investor, Arjuna Capital, withdrew the proposal with a promise not to try again.
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Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a ‘Major Disaster’

June 17, 2024 - 20:36
The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.
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5 cifras para entender la próxima ola de calor

June 17, 2024 - 11:58
Se prevé que las sofocantes condiciones se extiendan esta semana por la mitad oriental de Estados Unidos y se prolonguen durante días.
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Recycling Is Broken. Should I Even Bother?

June 17, 2024 - 05:02
Every little bit helps. But doing it wrong can actually make matters worse.
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5 Numbers to Know About the Coming Heat Wave

June 16, 2024 - 05:03
Stifling conditions are forecast to spread this week over the eastern half of America — and linger for days.
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5 Numbers to Know About the Coming Heat Wave

June 16, 2024 - 05:03
Stifling conditions are forecast to spread this week over the eastern half of America — and linger for days.
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The Greens Are Dead. Long Live the Greens!

June 16, 2024 - 00:01
Europe’s climate change-minded parties performed poorly in the European Union elections. Is the once ambitious European green movement over, or could its electoral crash launch a rebirth?
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The Greens Are Dead. Long Live the Greens!

June 16, 2024 - 00:01
Europe’s climate change-minded parties performed poorly in the European Union elections. Is the once ambitious European green movement over, or could its electoral crash launch a rebirth?
Categories: Climate