Climate Change
Coastal Arctic Sea Ice Is Thinning Faster Than Previously Thought
Old maps of snow depth on the ice had led researchers to underestimate melting
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Weather
Record Heat Bakes Drought-Stricken West
Blistering temperatures add to concerns of a potentially devasting wildfire season
Natural Disasters
Hurricanes Threaten 32 Million U.S. Homes
The at-risk properties have a combined value of $8.5 trillion, according to a new report
Policy
Biden Budget Includes Plan to Help Poor Buy Flood Insurance
The money comes as FEMA looks to revamp its insurance program to better reflect flood risks
Environment
Struggling Seabirds Are Red Flag for Ocean Health
These sentinels of marine ecosystems point to the damage climate change, overfishing and other human pressures are causing
Climate Change
Court Orders Shell to Slash Emissions in Historic Ruling
The Dutch verdict is the first to compel a private company, rather than a government, to curb greenhouse gases
Energy
Deal Sets Stage for U.S. Floating Wind Turbine Boom
Wind production in California waters could produce far more electricity than current East Coast projects
Water
Greenland Glaciers May Be Leaking Mercury
The toxin’s presence in meltwater raises concerns for fishing, a primary food source for Indigenous communities
Climate Change
Yellowstone Is Warming at Its Fastest Rate in 1,250 Years
The summer of 2016 was the hottest in the nation’s first and oldest national park since 770
Climate Change
Biden Executive Order Targets Climate Financial Risks
The directive charges federal agencies with assessing the potential economic toll of warming and urging regulators to address it
Climate Change
Used Car Exports Threaten Climate Goals
The U.S. ships hundreds of thousands of its oldest and dirtiest cars overseas to poorer countries each year
Automobiles
Biden Touts Electric Vehicles amid Negotiations on Infrastructure Spending
Congressional Republicans have balked at White House proposals to boost EV use
Energy
Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Are Possible, Landmark Report Says
The International Energy Agency outlines the steps needed to overhaul energy systems to meet global warming goals
Environment
‘Tree Farts’ Increase Carbon Emissions in Ghost Forests
Trees killed off by encroaching seawater because of sea-level rise are a previously unappreciated source of greenhouse gases
Climate Change
Exxon Mobil’s Messaging Shifted Blame for Warming to Consumers
An analysis of the fossil fuel company’s documents also found it tried to downplay the dangers of climate change
Climate Change
World’s Oldest Cave Paintings Are Fading—Climate Change May Be to Blame
Repeated shifts between wet and dry conditions boost the growth of salt crystals that destabilize the rock canvas
Climate Change
Republican Infrastructure Counterproposal Mostly Eliminates Climate Spending
Climate has emerged as a key sticking point in talks between President Biden and Republican leaders
Conservation
Military and Environmentalists Align to Protect Key Coastal Salt Marsh
Development and sea-level rise threaten this crucial habitat and natural line of defense against storm surge
Policy
Biden’s Climate Bet Rests on Enacting a Clean Electricity Standard
It is uncertain if a highly divided Congress will pass such a mandate
Environment
Carbon Capture Technologies Are Improving Nicely
A U.S. lab is looking to establish a nationwide industry
