Aug 15 Wildfires are growing under climate change, and the smoke is threatening farmworkers, new study says By Dorany Pineda, Associated Press A new study shows that farmworkers are paying a heavy price by being exposed to high levels of air pollution. Continue reading
Aug 14 How states dependent on the Colorado River are struggling to strike a long-term agreement By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 7:09 Arizona’s scorching summer kills hundreds and threatens way of life for many more By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten It’s been a deadly summer as extreme heat from across the country has killed dozens of people. The Biden administration recently announced new rules to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, but it may not come soon enough. Stephanie… Continue watching
Aug 08 Facing climate change, the Quinault Nation envisions a new home that is ‘resilient as possible’ By Mark Trahant, Stewart Huntington, ICT “Indigenous communities are grappling with an imminent climate crisis compounded by systemic injustices.”… Continue reading
Aug 07 Poll reveals how extreme heat is changing people’s lives in big and small ways By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders, Associated Press A poll found that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities. Continue reading
Aug 07 The Great Barrier Reef waters were the warmest in 400 years over the past decade, Australian study finds By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The scientists warned that the reef likely won't survive if planetary warming isn't stopped. Continue reading
Aug 04 Why 2024’s destructive tornado season was one of the most active on record By William Gallus, The Conversation Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the United States, with a tornado nearly every day in May. A meteorologist explains what created the perfect conditions for these violent storms. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 4:03 Crews struggle to contain rapidly spreading Park Fire in California By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins An especially active fire season is exacting a huge toll across several Western states. In California, more than 5,800 personnel, 500 fire trucks and 40 helicopters are battling a fire larger than all of Los Angeles. The Park Fire, as… Continue watching
Jul 29 Galapagos Islands and many unique creatures threatened by warming ocean waters By Alie Skowronski, Associated Press The warming from climate change in recent years has meant more pressure on the sea lions, marine iguanas and many other species of the Galapagos Islands. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 6:26 How massive wildfires in the West spread harmful particles across North America By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing,… Continue watching