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Monkeys in Puerto Rico Got Nicer After Hurricane Maria
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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?
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
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
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!
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!
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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