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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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More than half of coastal settlements are retreating due to climate change
More than half of coastal settlements are retreating due to climate change More than half of coastal settlements (56%) have retreated from the coast over the past 30 years due to climate change, according to a new study. The study found that regions in Africa and Oceania are leading the retreat, while communities in Asia […]
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact Antarctica’s ice melt has a significant impact on global climate and sea level, but its effects vary by region due to gravity and other factors. The extent of Antarctic ice sheet melting depends on […]
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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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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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Old photos can improve sea level rise predictions
Old photos can improve sea level rise predictions Researchers have gained new insights into the mechanisms behind Antarctic ice shelf collapse, which can improve predictions of sea level rise. A study using old aerial photos has provided a unique dataset that shows the collapse of an ice shelf as a constant evolution in a long […]
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The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US?
The World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – what does that mean for the US? The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring that all countries have a legal obligation to protect and prevent harm to the climate, affirming existing international laws related […]
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Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?
Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help? Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event due to climate change, with potentially devastating consequences for ecosystem services and biodiversity. A new study suggests that while corals can migrate to higher […]
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