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This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century
Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change.
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Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels
Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.
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5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR’s Jeff Brady visited the “Green Idea House” in Hermosa Beach, California.
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Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn’t provided evidence to support the claim.
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Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much
More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.
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Melting glaciers mean an uncertain future for Europe’s rivers
Europe is warming faster than any continent. That’s speeding up glacial melt, which is already threatening Europe’s largest rivers.
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Insect populations drop even without direct human interference, a new study finds
Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit.
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You’re more likely to reach for that soda when it’s hot outside
People drink more sugary beverages when it’s hot, researchers found, significantly increasing their sugar intake. That impact could grow as climate change raises the world’s temperatures.
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Trump administration cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects at ports
Ports across the country were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is cancelling grants to build the infrastructure for it.
