New Wind Turbine Blades Could be Recycled Instead of Landfilled
If the blades can hold up to outdoor conditions, they could help accelerate onshore and offshore wind power
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Riskiest Spot for Rising Seas Is 50 Miles from the Ocean
A new FEMA index considers socioeconomic factors in evaluating community disaster vulnerability
Biden Names John Kerry Climate Envoy
The appointment telegraphs the incoming administration considers climate change a key foreign policy concern
Methane Hits Record High in Atmosphere as Fossil Fuel Companies Diverge
Oil and gas producers in Europe commit to reporting emissions but major U.S. firms do not
Clues to Puebloan History Drip Away in Melting Ice Caves
Charcoal dating back nearly 2,000 years show the ancestral Puebloans used the ice for drinking water during droughts
Ice Drownings Expected to Rise as Winters Warm
Rising temperatures could put cold-climate pastimes like skating on thin ice—literally
More Frequent, Severe Climate-Fueled Disasters Exacerbate Humanitarian Crises
People have little time to recover when extreme events happen back-to-back, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warns
With GOP Support, Arizona Mandates Cleaner Energy
The falling costs of renewables has helped shift political winds around power generation
Biden Stocks Transition Teams with Climate Experts
The president-elect has included those with climate experience across a wide swath of federal agencies
Biden and Electric Utilities Are Split on Emissions Goals
Though many power companies have set ambitious long-term targets, more immediate action is needed
As the Oceans Warm, Hurricanes Stay Stronger Longer
Storms may not weaken as quickly once they make landfall, allowing them to do more damage
How Biden Might Reverse Trump’s Attacks on Climate Research
His options include revaluing the costs of climate change and removing political appointees who have downplayed climate science
Record-Breaking Tropical Storm Eta Drenches Florida
Torrential rains deluged the southern part of the state, with the storm set to hit the Gulf Coast this weekend
Energy Department Looks to Boost Hydrogen Fuel for Big Trucks
Hydrogen fuel weighs less than electric batteries, making it an attractive option for long-haul vehicles
Antarctic Commission Rejects Proposed Marine Sanctuaries
Rising temperatures and overfishing are key threats to the region’s delicate ecosystems
A Woman Warned GM about Warming, But Men Didn’t Listen
Ruth Reck did pioneering climate change research at the automotive giant, where she says she faced sexism
Climate Change—and Research—Raced Forward as Trump Turned His Back
The U.S. has seen numerous climate-fueled disasters in the last four years, just as scientists have made leaps in climate science
How the Senate Race Could Shape Future U.S. Climate Action
Control of the Senate is seen as a linchpin to enacting meaningful climate legislation
Climate Helped Turn These 5 Places into Ghost Towns
Sea level rise, river floods and wildfires have destroyed some settlements and forced others to relocate
Climate Change Sets a Drought Trap for U.S. Corn
Weed- and insect-resistant crops have boosted overall yields, but do not improve resilience to dry conditions
