Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in part of the world
A new global survey finds that endangered sea turtles show signs of recovery in a majority of places where they’re found worldwide.
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Climate change isn't funny — except in the hands of these comedians
Comedians have long used jokes to raise awareness of serious problems, and many are now turning the gaze to climate change.
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It's raining more in the coldest place on Earth — that's bad for penguins
Even in the coldest part of our planet, it’s raining more, because of climate change. That’s directly impacting penguin chicks, but it’s also bad news for America’s coastal communities. National climate reporter Chase Cain traveled to Antarctica to explore the connections.
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‘Climate silence' driving the disconnect between Americans' views & Washington
In this story, which originally aired in May 2023, national climate reporter Chase Cain explores the disconnect between Washington policy and broad public support for climate action. Ongoing research from Yale University shows roughly 75% of Americans support various climate-friendly policies.
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How Antarctica impacts everything from flooding to our food
Antarctica might rarely be on our minds but what happens there can directly impact us. National climate reporter Chase Cain traveled more than 9,000 miles to the frozen continent to see just how connected it is to life back home in the U.S.
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Scientists need more public funding to shield farming from climate change
Public funding for agricultural research was already declining. Now Trump has frozen or paused support for a variety of research programs.
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US states race to attract smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors for AI development
U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity.
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Scientists warn of severe honey bee losses in 2025
Researchers at Washington State University projected that honey bee colonies in the U.S. could decline by up to 70% this year. Honey bee colonies in the U.S. are projected to decline by up to 70% in 2025, entomologists at Washington State University said on Tuesday. The university said in a press release that in the past decade, honey bee... -
Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially begins with first blossoms
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooms, declaring the start of the festive season in the Japanese capital.
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Dumping or climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon
Dozens of companies and academic groups are pitching the same theory: that sinking rocks, nutrients, crop waste or seaweed in the ocean could lock away climate-warming carbon dioxide for centuries or more. Nearly 50 field trials have taken place in the past four years, with startups raising hundreds of millions in early funds. But the field remains... -
Up-close look at rapidly melting glaciers from Alaska to Antarctica
Climate scientists and policymakers are gathering at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the inaugural World Day for Glaciers. The gathering aims to build global cooperation to slow climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain takes us to some of our planet’s fastest melting glaciers.
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Sneezing season: As spring allergies worsen, here's how you can get through it
It’s spring and if you feel like your seasonal allergies are worse every year, it’s not just in your head (or your sinuses).
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Last decade was Earth's hottest ever as CO2 levels reach an 800,000-year high, UN report says
Last year was the hottest year on record, the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade, a report Wednesday said.
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Florida's famous orange groves may soon disappear
Florida’s citrus growers are struggling to survive the one-two punch of hurricanes and disease.
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EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.
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Less friendly skies: How is climate change causing more turbulence on flights?
There has been a 55% increase in cases of moderate, severe or extreme turbulence, compared to 45 years ago.
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California fire victims are in limbo as they wait for insurance payouts
The Eaton and Palisades fires displaced about 150,000 residents, and many remain in rentals and hotel rooms nearly two months later.
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New stove that plugs into a normal wall outlet could be major gain for health and the climate
For 47 million American households, cooking means a gas stove. Gas stoves generate gases that aren’t good for people’s health and the gas itself contributes to climate change. But switching to electric cooking usually requires a licensed electrician to pull in 240-volt wiring, which can make switching from gas to electric expensive. Now...
