In These Counties, the Wind Speed Is Increasing Far More Than Other Places
After decades of decline, average wind speeds are rising again. While scientists once blamed global stilling on land-based changes…
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The Stretch of America Where Hailstorms Are a Way of Life
Each spring and summer, hailstorms pound large swaths of the United States, causing billions in damage to cars, rooftops,…
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The Most Flood-Prone Counties in America
Millions of Americans are on high alert this week as, what may become the first named tropical storm of…
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The Climate Change Culprits Not Addressed by Global Policy
A new paper suggests that 15 percent of global warming comes from overlooked pollutants. By Nina Sablan June 12,…
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Summer Begins With Freezing Temperatures in Parts of the US
The meteorological summer begins with the month of June in the United States, and two weeks into the season,…
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the states With the lowest carbon dioxide pollution
Generating 4.9 billion metric tons of carbon emissions in 2022 alone, the U.S. pollutes more than nearly every other…
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U.S. Counties With The Worst Air Quality
Air quality has improved drastically in the United States in recent decades. According to the EPA, concentrations of many…
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The 10 Costliest Wildfires In US History
Historical data shows wildfires are getting more intense and more destructive. While climate change exacerbates many of the factors…
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Wildfires Are Reversing Years of US Air Quality Gains, Study Finds
Tailpipe emissions standards implemented early this century helped reduce smog levels. Longer, more intense fire seasons have erased much…
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American Cities With the Cleanest Air
Two organizations set the gold standard for measuring air quality in American cities. The first is the American Lung…
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Spring Temperatures Plummet in Dozens of US Counties This Year
The meteorological spring, which lasts each year from the beginning of March through the end of May, is a…
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the Banks That Fund the World’s Largest Fossil Fuel Companies
The exploration and production of fossil fuels is extraordinarily capital-intensive. ExxonMobil, for example, carries $33 billion in debt on…
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10 US Rivers Now Flowing at Historic Lows
From the Texas Hill Country to the Arizona highlands and the central Great Plains, real-time streamflow data shows a…
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Largest Hailstones in Recent US History; Some Nearly the Size of a Volleyball
Hail is a natural phenomenon that can occur during thunderstorms. Hailstones are formed when updrafts carry rain drops into…
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The Cities Damaged Most by Climate Change; 3 are in The U.S.
Most literature about climate change damage to cities relies on forecasts using measurements like FEMA flood maps. For example,…
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Want To Lower Your Carbon Footprint? Eat These 15 Foods
While the climate conversation tends to focus on large emitters like planes, ships, and factories, our food system accounts…
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10 Most Destructive Hail Storms of the Last Decade
In nearly every form, precipitation can pose existential risks to life and property. Each year over the last decade,…
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Outdoor Jobs Most Exposed to Dangerous Heat
With extreme heat already scorching parts of the U.S. weeks ahead of schedule, the country is bracing for another…
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No, rolling back these environmental rules won’t lower your grocery bill
“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Nearly six years ago, during…
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The 10 States With The Largest AI Economies
Since ChatGPT’s introduction in 2022, use of artificial intelligence has proliferated in both personal and professional contexts. According to…
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The Worst Years for Man-Made Wildfires in the US
According to data from the National Interagency Fire Center, there were over 1.6 million wildfires nationwide between 2001 and 2024…
