Researchers test whether peanuts and cotton could grow in a warmer Midwest
Release Date: 07/22/2024
How climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires
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Drier vegetation and soil make it easier for wildfires to spread and become more destructive. Learn more at
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Air quality project in Buffalo, New York, could one day help residents breathe easier
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Low-income neighborhoods of color are disproportionately affected by truck and car emissions. Learn more at
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Ice melt opens up enormous cracks in Greenland’s ice sheet
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‘They can be tens or even a hundred meters wide – that’s big enough to fly a helicopter through.’ Learn more at
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Reality check: There was plenty of water in SoCal reservoirs during the LA fires
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But the city’s water pipes, storage tanks, and fire hydrants could not keep up with the unprecedented needs of firefighters. Learn more at
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Scientists track climate change on a remote Andes mountain peak
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What they learn could help communities that depend on mountain snowmelt. Learn more at
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Solar panel manufacturing is booming in red states
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Biden-era federal tax credits have incentivized solar factories in Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and many other states. Learn more at
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How to cook, clean, and heat your home without fossil fuels
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Electric appliances can reduce climate emissions and indoor air pollution. Learn more at
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Despite war, Ukrainian students take action on climate change
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Students in Vinnytsia participate each year in a six-week program that teaches young people around the world how to work on climate solutions. Learn more at
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Ocean warming is accelerating, scientist warns
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He says it’s important for the world to act quickly. Learn more at
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The climate-friendly way to heat your shower
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Heat pump water heaters are efficient and they run on electricity. Learn more at
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