Climate
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm A severe winter storm is threatening states from Texas to New England with freezing rain, sleet, and snow, causing hazardous travel conditions, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. The storm’s ferocity may be partly due to a warm ocean, which can […]
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Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – new study examines each method’s risks Climate engineering methods aim to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or counter its effects, but these interventions come with risks, especially for the ocean and global food security. There are two broad categories of climate interventions: carbon dioxide […]
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The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026
The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026 The global energy transition is underway, with countries aiming to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner” by 2030. Despite progress in renewable energy growth (90% […]
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The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights
The State of CERES: Updates and Highlights CERES (Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System) instruments and data products have been discussed at recent meetings, including updates on global mean surface temperature, cloud algorithms, and changes in SW flux. The CERES discussions compared ERB (Earth Radiation Budget) instruments, irradiance trends at different levels of the […]
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Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience Climate change in America is often met with skepticism and dogmatism, with some groups using discredited strategies to dispute scientific findings. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has consistently reported evidence of human influence on global climate, but public debate over these findings continues, […]
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NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992 The 2025 ozone hole over Antarctica was the fifth smallest since 1992, with an average extent of approximately 7.23 million square miles (18.71 million square kilometers), according to NASA and NOAA. The ozone hole is expected to continue recovering later this century due to […]
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Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back climate regulations, many global companies are continuing to invest in clean technology and reduce their emissions. The world’s largest retailers, such as Walmart, are not scaling back their climate […]
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled Despite being the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the US has made significant progress in reducing its climate-changing emissions over the past three decades. The US economy has more than doubled since 1995, but emissions from transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of […]
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties The United States, China, and European nations are struggling to quit fossil fuels despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties. The Trump administration’s efforts to promote oil and gas drilling and coal production […]
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