Climate Change
Extreme Heat Saps Billions in Worker Productivity
Annual worker productivity losses from extreme heat amounted to $44 billion on average across 12 cities and are projected to rise to $84 billion by 2050
Stories by Daniel Cusick
Climate Change
Here’s How Climate Change Is Hurting the U.S.
A new U.S. government website keeps a running tally of climate-juiced hazards and the number of residents facing these threats
Climate Change
Putting Cows in Forests Could Prevent Heat-Related Losses
Researchers say Indigenous “silvopasture” practices of raising livestock in naturally forested areas could be a critical tool to protect cows from climate change
Animals
The Beaver Emerges as a ‘Climate-Solving Hero’
Dam-building beavers are helping stave off some of the worst effects of climate-driven droughts and floods
Endangered Species
African Wild Dogs Lose Pups to Climate Adaptation ‘Trap’
The endangered wild dog has shifted its breeding season by 22 days, resulting in fewer pups living through their first year
Weather
Tropical Storm Alex Ushers in Hurricane Season
The storm is the first of what is expected to be a very active season, with six to 10 hurricanes
Weather
Florida Lab to Mimic Category 6 Hurricanes with 200-Mile-per-Hour Wind
With what will be one of the world's most advanced hurricane simulators, researchers will be able to reproduce wind, rain and storm surge
Climate Change
‘Reef Balls’ Gain Traction for Shoreline Protection
Structures first deployed as artificial reefs are being used in the Northeast to combat the force of waves as ocean levels rise
Climate Change
Where Rising Seas Threaten Drinking Water, Scientists Look for Affordable Solutions
Researchers are looking to identify areas facing saltwater intrusion on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Climate Change
War in Ukraine Does Not Diminish NATO’s Need to Act on Climate, Report Says
Addressing the climate crisis is a crucial aspect of maintaining the security of member states, a former official writes
Climate Change
New York’s Central Park Becomes a Living Climate Laboratory
Scientists will study how rising temperatures affect trees, plants, wildlife and humans who use the park
Climate Change
NYC Unveils Plan to Protect Waterfront from Climate Change
The plan places a particular focus on considerations of social and economic justice
Weather
Flooding Rains—and Blizzard Conditions—Hit Hawaii
A moisture-laden weather system called a kona low is pummeling the island chain
Climate Change
How Climate Change Hurt this Year’s Apple Harvest
Heat waves, late-spring frosts and more unpredictable climate swings have taken a toll on the crop
Climate Change
To Beat the Heat, Phoenix Paints Its Streets Gray
A reflective gray material can lower road surface temperatures
Natural Disasters
Hurricane Ida May Spark Mass Migration
Like Katrina before it, the storm may make living conditions untenable in hard-hit areas
Environment
Cities Pledge More Green Space to Combat Urban Heat
Four U.S. municipalities—Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Seattle—were among those that signed on
Climate Change
Cities along the Great Lakes Face Rising Water and Costs
Climate change could cost municipalities $2 billion in damages through 2025
Climate Change
Stay or Go? Climate Disaster Victims Face Wrenching Decision
Experts also say low-income people, communities of color and Indigenous peoples have fewer options
Environment
Trees Are Missing in Low-Income Neighborhoods
More tree cover would lower disproportionately high levels of heat and pollution
