Study: Gas Stoves Worse For Climate Than Previously Thought
Methane is a greenhouse gas that is dozens of times more potent than carbon dioxide but doesn't stay in the atmosphere nearly as long.
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Environment
People On East Coast Warned To Prepare For Potential Nor'easter
Residents along the Northeast Atlantic coast are being advised to prepare for potentially heavy snowfall and high winds.
The Negative Impact Of Snowmaking Machines
The demand for artificial snow is rising, but climatologists say the impact on the environment isn't viable long-term.
How Global Cities Could Look Under 3 Degrees Of Warming
The nonprofit Climate Central visualized what sea levels would look like under 3 degrees C of warming.
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2021 Ranks As Earth's 6th Hottest Year On Record
Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that shows hints of accelerating.
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Oyster Shells Recycled Back Into Coastal Waters To Restore Reefs
The Galveston Bay Foundation in Texas is using restaurants' leftover shells to increase oyster population and improve the quality of coastal waters.
Face Masks Are Hurting The Environment
Disposable masks are usually made of polypropylene, which can break into microplastics and if eaten by wildlife can block their digestive tracts.
Lawmakers Discuss What We Can Do To Combat Climate Change
Leaders around the world are working to combat climate change. But what can be done here in the U.S.?
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Composting Now Required By California Law
California has made a food recycling program mandatory, where residents have to separate compostables from the rest of the trash.
Think Before You Return That Gift, It Might End Up In A Landfill
Returned inventory creates 5.8 billion pounds of waste each year according to Optoro, a logistics company that specializes in returned merchandise.
California Needs More Snow To Offset Drought, Diminished Runoff Levels
Nearly all of California's major reservoirs are below their historic averages.
Making U.S. Water Treatment More Resilient
Advocates for decentralized water treatment say the practice could make water networks in the U.S. more resilient.
Climate Change Is Impacting Snow Sports
Skiers and snowboarders say they're racing to protect their sport and the planet amid the warming climate.
Meteorological Winter Begins
Meteorological winter runs from Dec. 1 through the end of February. How this winter will impact you depends on where you live.
The Rocky Future Of Climbing Due To Climate Change
Climbers and scientists say climate change is altering routes, creating obstacles and changing the sport of climbing forever.
Fast Fashion's Impact On The Environment
The fashion industry has a major impact on the environment and there can be a lot of waste associated with cheaper clothing typically bought at malls.
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2021 Hurricane Season Ends As Third Most Active On Record
The season — which officially runs June 1 to Nov. 30 — had 21 named storms, seven hurricanes and four major hurricanes.
How Climate Change Is Impacting Surfing
Surfers and scientists say climate change and rising sea levels are altering waves they ride.
Making Cranberries More Resilient To Climate Change
Scientists are working to make cranberry production more sustainable.
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Global Warming Is Drying Out Fire Fuels
A new study suggests humans could be the reason the wildfire seasons are getting worse.
In Real Life: Blowout
Newsy traces the global path of American fossil fuels and their impact on profits and the planet.
California Wildfires Torch Thousands Of Giant Sequoia Trees
U.S. officials say several wildfires have destroyed many thousands of giant sequoia trees in California in a two-year period.
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Brazil's Amazon Deforestation Surges To Worst In 15 Years
Officials in Brazil say the Amazon has seen the worst increase in deforestation in 15 years.
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Northwest Storm Triggers Mudslides, Floods And Evacuations
Tens of thousands of people are without power in the Northwest after rain swamped some areas.
U.S. Coast Guard Rescues 10 People From Washington State Floods
The Coast Guard brought in a helicopter to rescue people who were trapped in their homes by rushing flood waters.
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Out Of Time: Climate Talks Go Past Deadline
Friday's draft proposals called on countries to accelerate "the phaseout of unabated coal power and of inefficient subsidies for fossil fuels."
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There's A Growing Interest In Wastewater Recycling
Communities across the country are reconsidering a process they've long avoided.
A Buddhist Monk's International Journey To Combat Climate Change
Bhikkhu Bodhi is a world-renowned scholar and monk who travels the globe to spread his message on climate change and sustainable living.
U.N. Chief Says Global Warming Goal On 'Life Support'
The U.N. Secretary-General warned that climate talks at COP26 are on "life support," and likely won't yield the needed reductions in emissions.
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Leaders Discuss Global Transportation At COP26 Climate Summit
Cost-effective, sustainable technologies were on display.
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