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11d ago
Environment
Hurricanes becoming so strong that new category needed, study says
Scientists propose new category 6 rating to classify 'mega-hurricanes', becoming more likely due to climate crisis
13d ago
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Atmospheric River Pounds California, Brings Severe Weather
A powerful atmospheric river storm is causing heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds in California, leading to power outages and the threat of serious floods. The storm, which is the second to hit the state in the past week, has prompted a state of emergency declaration and flash flood warnings in several counties.
14d ago
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Feral pigs and donkeys may be more salvation than scourge for ecosystems, study finds
An unscientific bias against “feral” or “invasive” animals threatens to undercut one of the great stabilizing trends making ecosystems healthier, a new paper argues.
15d ago
Environment
Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
Interest in sun shields, once a fringe idea, has grown. Now, a team of scientists says it could launch a prototype within a few years.
15d ago
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Turns Out There's One Animal Powerful Enough to Mess With Lions' Feeding Habits
In a stark example of how everything on our living planet is interconnected, one species of tiny, invasive insects has reduced lions' abilities to feast on zebras.
16d ago
Environment
The Historical Perspective on Climate Change
Historian Thomas Moynihan reflects on the progress made in our understanding of climate change and the reasons for cautious optimism.
17d ago
Environment
2024 is the best time to see the Northern Lights in decades: How to plan your trip
If you’ve always wanted to see the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, 2024 could be your year.
17d ago
Environment
New Evidence Reveals Fossil Fuel Industry Sponsored Climate Science in 1954
Documents shed light on the earliest-known instance of climate science funded by the fossil fuel industry, adding to growing understanding of Big Oil’s knowledge of climate change.