Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too
Premium coffee roasters in the U.S. are reeling from the sharp price increases of coffee beans, which nearly doubled last year after record drought in Brazil.
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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... -
Trump's layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the West, according to workers
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires.
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For some L.A. wildfire survivors, rebuilding won't be an option
Homeowners and renters displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires are wrestling with whether they can afford to stay in an area where housing is already out of reach for many.
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Trump's broadside against wind industry puts projects that could power millions of homes at risk
States in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast were heavily betting on offshore wind to meet their future power needs.
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A global coffee price spike is about to drip into your mug
Climate impacts can increase the prevalence of diseases in coffee crops, reducing overall yields for farmers. Studies have shown that the arabica bean is particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.
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Watch: Malibu mudslide sweeps firefighter's SUV into ocean
A Los Angeles Fire Department member was able to escape a close call Thursday after his vehicle was swept into the ocean by fast-moving mud along Pacific Coast Highway.
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Climate change is turning Valentine's Day bitter for chocolate lovers
The price of raw cocoa, chocolate’s key ingredient, has surged by 200% over the past year, a hike fueled by climate change.
