Researchers test whether peanuts and cotton could grow in a warmer Midwest
Release Date: 07/22/2024
Rising temperatures are contributing to the Great Salt Lake’s decline
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The shrinking of the lake threatens ecosystems, industries, and even Utah’s lake-effect snow. Learn more at
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Scientists develop climate-friendlier rice
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Rice fields are a major source of planet-warming methane, but a new variety could help change that. Learn more at
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Scientists knew about global warming in the 1950s
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The climate change consensus dates back decades. Learn more at
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As wildfires intensify, residents of fire country must act fast
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Fires are getting more extreme and growing faster than they did in the past. Learn more at
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Free training program prepares Native women for solar jobs
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It’s run by Red Cloud Renewable, a Native-led nonprofit based in South Dakota. Learn more at
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How New Jersey self-storage facilities generate solar energy for the community
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The rooftops are covered in solar panels. Learn more at
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Polar bear population in western Hudson Bay has been reduced by about half
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Scientists say climate change and melting sea ice are to blame. Learn more at
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How a blue-collar Mississippi county went solar
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New installations in Panola County are generating enough energy to power 3,000 homes. Learn more at
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‘Coding for Climate’ organizes students to develop climate solutions
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Last year, participants in the free three-week program used Minecraft to design a city that runs on clean energy. Learn more at
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More open water in the Arctic doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing
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The perils of a melting ice highway. Learn more at
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