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The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes
Resistance to wind and solar projects from environmentalists is among an array of impediments to widespread conversion to renewables.
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The wildfires scorching Maui have killed at least 53 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings, officials say | CNN
The death toll from the catastrophic wildfires in Maui has risen to 53, Maui County said Thursday.
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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth
People are being exposed to ever more frequent and intense extreme events, the Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned.
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‘Never seen that much rain’: Quebec farmers say climate change killing crops | Globalnews.ca
Quebec farmers are demanding more help from the provincial government in order to face the rise in extreme weather events, which they say are killing crops on a massive scale.
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It’s midwinter, but it’s over 100 degrees in South America
It's been as much as 40 or more degrees above average, and as hot as it usually gets in summer, in some parts of South America.
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US heatwave: Scorching heat strains US air conditioning capacity
Weather experts warn of "dangerously hot conditions" over the weekend for millions of Americans.
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Time is running out on the Climate Clock
What that giant clock in NYC’s Union Square is counting down to.
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‘No one wants to be right about this’: climate scientists’ horror and exasperation as global predictions play out
As the northern hemisphere burns, experts feel deep sadness – and resentment – while dreading what lies ahead this Australian summer
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Extreme heat in Europe is becoming the new normal — prompting tourists toward cooler destinations
More tourists are thought to be prioritizing milder temperatures or off-season travel to avoid spending their time away in oppressive heat.
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The latest weapon against climate change is concrete
Carbon removal is a hot topic in sustainability, with many companies involved in direct air capture. But now, a Dublin company is turning surplus concrete into a low-cost, carbon removal tool via a process called 'enhanced weathering'. Silicate is the first enhanced weathering company to leverage the massive carbon removal potential of surplus concrete. This is the first time concrete has ever been used in this way.
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Don’t let plutocrats destroy life on Earth
Letters: Readers reflect on ways to spark action to tackle climate collapse in the face of the rich dictating the conversation and policies.
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World's biggest permafrost crater in Russia’s Far East thaws as planet warms
Stunning drone footage has revealed details of the world's biggest permafrost crater.
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Why aren’t we more scared of the climate crisis? It’s complicated
Despite extreme heat and weather in the US, most Americans aren’t cowering in fear. There’s a psychological reason for it
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Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They're not the only crop thriving in the shade.
A farm in Bavaria is covering its hops with solar panels, providing electricity to 250 households and shading the plants from the increasingly scorching summer heat in the process.
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The Coolest Library on Earth
At the University of Copenhagen, researchers store ice cores that hold the keys to Earth’s climate past and future.
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US heatwave: 'Dangerous’ temperatures could set new records
Parts of the US are expected to see record temperatures on Sunday, with warnings of "dangerous" heat levels into next week across the south-west. Nearly a third of Americans - about 113 million people - are currently under heat advisories, from Florida to California and up to Washington state. The country's National Weather Service (NWS) has urged people not to underestimate the risk to life.
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Natural gas can rival coal's climate-warming potential when leaks are counted
Climate-warming greenhouse gasses from natural gas could be as damaging as those from coal, according to a new analysis.
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The big idea: why climate tribalism only helps the deniers
From nuclear power to electric vehicles, battles between activists risk getting in the way of reducing emissions
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Florida in hot water as ocean temperatures rise along with the humidity
Record ocean heat has invaded Florida with a vengeance. Water temperatures in the mid-90s (mid-30s Celsius) are threatening delicate coral reefs, depriving swimmers of cooling dips and adding a bit more ick to the state's already oppressive summer weather.
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The ground is deforming, and buildings aren’t ready
First study to quantify effects of subsurface climate change on civil infrastructure
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