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Studies reveal drastic increase in deaths related to extreme heat
Two recent studies highlight how extreme heat may be killing thousands more Americans every year than official tallies show. At the same time, climate change is making our summers increasingly hot. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains why we don’t know the full impact of extreme heat on our health.
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Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. ‘Sprint to the middle' or climate betrayal?
Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday’s debate that the Biden-Harris administration warned the U.S. “cannot over rely on foreign oil.”
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‘Atmospheric thirst' amplifying both Hurricane Francine and wildfires in the West
It might seem like a split-screen moment for extreme weather with a storm strengthening in the Gulf and wildfires burning across the West. However, meteorologist Chase Cain explains how one consequence of climate change is amplifying seemingly opposite events.
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Pollution of the potent warming gas methane soars and people are mostly to blame
A new study says the amount and proportion of the powerful heat-trapping gas methane that humans spew into the atmosphere is rising, and it’s helping to turbocharge climate change.
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Summer 2024 was the Earth's hottest on record, European climate agency says
The European climate service Copernicus says Earth just sweltered to its hottest summer on record. That makes it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured.
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Sweaty corn plants have long made the Midwest summers humid. Climate change is making it worse
Corn sweat is the process by which corn plants release moisture into the air to stay cool, and it brings the Midwest a surge in humidity every summer. Now, climate change and evolving agriculture are making the phenomenon even stickier.
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Young voters say climate change is a “deal-breaker” issue
In an exclusive new poll of battleground states, many young voters say candidates must prioritize climate action to earn their vote. National climate reporter Chase Cain digs into the numbers from the Environmental Voter Project and what it could mean in November.
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Paris Olympics food donations seek to help needy, contribute to sustainability and set an example
Food that goes uneaten at the Paris Olympics is helping those in need around the French capital. It’s part of an effort to cut down on food waste and contribute to organizers’ commitment to sustainability.
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Tropical Storm Debby is dumping more rainfall because of climate change
Virtually all of the damage from Debby will be from flooding rains, and that’s one of the signatures of how climate change is impacting tropical storms and hurricanes. Meteorologist Chase Cain explains how record hot oceans and a warmer atmosphere work together to fuel more flooding.
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Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby bringing torrential rains and flooding to southeastern US
Tropical Storm Debby has brought prolonged downpours to the southeastern United States and could hover over the Atlantic Ocean for the next few days, then boomerang back onto the mainland.
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Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's happening earlier than expected
The Amazon is entering its driest period, from August to September. Many rivers are at historic lows even earlier than last year.
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Climate change is gentrifying neighborhoods. In Miami, residents fear high prices — and a lost soul
Miami neighborhoods that were previously undesirable for real estate developers are becoming popular due to lower climate risk, driving up prices.
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Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Wildfires are continuing to scorch the West and authorities say one major blaze started with a burning car being pushed into a gully.
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Climate activists rally behind Kamala Harris
Despite passing landmark climate legislation, President Biden struggled to maintain support from climate activists. However, national climate reporter Chase Cain shows us why Kamala Harris is quickly earning endorsements and support from voters motivated by climate change.