Experts Are Studying Past Wildfires To Aid Future Forest Survival
Using photos from the past, experts are piecing together wildfire history to look for clues that can be used in the future.
Climate Change
White House Working On New Climate Change Strategies
The package includes refundable tax credits to help encourage people to use renewable energy sources.
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U.N.: Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit A New Record, Cuts Fall Short
Greenhouse gas concentrations increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction in the pandemic.
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MBS Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions, Intel Report Stokes Doubts
A new intelligence report casts doubt, saying nations that rely heavily on fossil fuel exports will try to slow the transition.
Cow Manure Helps Dairy Farm Run On Renewable Energy
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese has built massive tanks that store manure, capture its methane, and burn it to produce electricity.
This Earth-Friendly Crop May Change Agriculture For The Better
Kernza is a perennial crop that's essentially a cousin of wheat, but its roots store carbon in the ground to help prevent soil erosion and runoff.
Cattle Ranchers Set Environmental Sustainability Goals
One cattle rancher says the cattle industry can be a solution to the climate crisis.
Governor Newsom Declares Drought Emergency Across California
The governor's order frees up additional state funding to address the crisis as Newsom urges Californians to bolster water conservation efforts.
Survey: More Than 99% Of Studies Say Humans Caused Climate Change
A new study from Cornell found that more than 99.9% of scientific writings on climate change since 2012 agree that humans impact the climate.
With Biden's Climate Plan At Risk, Democrats Race To Strike Deal
Lawmakers are seeking to negotiate a new deal on President Joe Biden's climate plan.
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Vice President Harris To Highlight Drought Crisis In The West
She is visiting Lake Mead in Nevada to push the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate change proposals that are stalled in Congress.
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Dairy Farms Hit Hard By Megadrought Turn To Technology
The megadrought across the western U.S. is turning green pastures on farms brown. But new technology is providing some solutions.
California's Santa Ana Winds Increase Fire Threat
More than 3,000 homes, businesses and other structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires, and the Santa Ana winds exacerbate the threat.
California Firefighters, Aircraft Try To Box In Wildfire
The Alisal Fire has charred more than 26 square miles of chaparral and grass in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara.
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Biden Administration Sets Plan For 7 Offshore Wind Farms By 2025
In addition to offshore wind, the Interior Department is working with other federal agencies to increase renewable energy production on public lands.
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Energy Agency Urges Bigger Global Push To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A report from the International Energy Agency said the economic rebound from the pandemic is putting major strains on the global energy system.
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Study Finds Climate Change Result Of Human Activity, Carbon Emissions
Keeping global warming well below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century is a goal of the Paris accord, but some nations are falling behind.
How Climate Change Is Affecting Fall Foliage
Climate change is extending summer temperatures into September and altering the fall foliage.
Oceanic Dead Zones Are Worse Than Ever
Climate change is supercharging the creation of low-oxygen zones in the planet's oceans, with concerning implications for wildlife and fisheries.
More Americans Are Moving To High-Risk Climate Areas
People across the U.S. are moving to places where climate change is expected to bring more wildfires, hurricanes and other extreme weather.
Special Report: Before The Water Runs Out
In regions near the U.S.-Mexico border, many still live without water connections. Their fight to get it now faces its final deadline: climate change.
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Homeowners Could See Higher Insurance Costs Under FEMA Changes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is changing flood risks based on climate change, which could lead to higher premiums.
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California's Second-Largest Wildfire Ever Burns Almost 1 Million Acres
The fire is now almost 95% contained. Crews are working to extinguish hot spots and rebuild fire lines.
EPA Rule Sharply Limits HFCs, Gases Used As Refrigerants
It follows through on a law Congress passed last year and is intended to decrease U.S. production and use of HFCs by 85% over the next 15 years.
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Senator Manchin Playing Key Role In Writing Democrats Climate Plan
The West Virginia Democrat will play a critical role in green energy policy despite having ties to the fossil fuel industry.
World Leaders Try To Hammer Out Next Steps On Climate Change
President Biden has called recent catastrophic climate projections "a code red for humanity."
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Sequoia National Park's Giant Trees At Risk As Fires Grow
The park's historic wooden entrance sign dating to 1935 was covered in fire-resistant wrapping, and hoses were in place at the headquarters area.
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President Biden Touts $3.5T Climate Resilience Plan
The "Build Back Better" plan pledges to tackle the climate crisis and modernize infrastructure.
President Biden Talks Climate Resilience In Infrastructure
He also spoke about his build back better agenda, which he says will help tackle the climate crisis and modernize infrastructure.
Nicholas, Now Tropical Storm, Dumps Rain Along Gulf Coast
Millions along the Texas Gulf Coast are being battered by torrential rain and ferocious wind.
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