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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change Climate change poses significant threats to global public health, including extreme heat, air pollution, infectious diseases, and other impacts that can lead to millions of deaths each year. The US government formally recognized climate change as a threat to public health in 2009, but the […]
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No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming The Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap is a result of frequent hurricanes hitting islands that are still recovering from previous disasters. The time between major storms is now shorter than the time required for a full recovery, pulling islands […]
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Can the world quit coal?
Can the world quit coal? The world is making progress towards phasing out coal, with nearly 60 countries pledging to phase out unabated coal-burning power plants by 2025-2040. Despite challenges, renewable energy deployment and investment are on the rise, with over 90% of new electricity capacity installed in 2024 coming from clean energy sources. However, […]
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Extinction rates have actually slowed down
Extinction rates have actually slowed down Contrary to previous studies, extinction rates have actually slowed down over the past 100 years, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. The study, led by Kristen Saban and John Wiens, analyzed data from almost 2 million species that went extinct […]
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2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation
2 iconic coral species are now functionally extinct off Florida, study finds – we witnessed the reef’s bleaching and devastation Two iconic coral species, branching staghorn and elkhorn corals, have become functionally extinct across Florida’s coral reef due to a global mass bleaching event caused by soaring water temperatures. The 2023-2024 heat wave was the […]
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Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience Remnants of Typhoon Halong swept into Western Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on October 12, 2025, causing widespread flooding and displacement in villages as far as 60 miles up the river. The storm surge and powerful winds knocked homes off […]
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Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain
Natural World Heritage sites under growing threat, but bright spots remain The health of UNESCO World Heritage natural sites is declining due to climate change, invasive species, and lack of funding, affecting 57% of sites with a positive conservation outlook. Climate-related changes are considered “high” or “very high” threats to 43% of heritage sites, including […]
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Higher temps may increase overdose deaths in the US
Higher temps may increase overdose deaths in the US A new study found that higher temperatures may increase overdose deaths in the US, regardless of drug type. The researchers analyzed county-level mortality data across the continental US from 1999 to 2020 and found a significant association between heat exposure and increased drug overdose deaths. Heat […]
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FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US
FEMA buyouts vs. risky real estate: New maps reveal post-flood migration patterns across the US FEMA’s buyout program has helped millions of Americans relocate from flood-prone areas to safer locations, but many homeowners are selling their homes or renting them out to new residents instead of accepting a government buyout offer. The majority of people […]
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Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050
Wildfire smoke could lead to tens of thousands of deaths by 2050 Wildfire smoke exposure could lead to tens of thousands of excess deaths in the US by 2050, according to a new study. The study projects that average exposures across the US population will increase two-to-three-fold in 2050 relative to 2011-2020 due to climate […]
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