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Beat the Heat: Your Guide to Staying Safe in Extreme Temperatures
As the temperatures rise during the summer months, it's important to be aware of the risks…Adapting to Climate Change: Assessing Global Progress and Challenges
Climate change is a pressing global issue that presents significant challenges to our planet and…The Urgency of Zero-Carbon Emissions
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Hurricanes Are Boosting Long-term Ocean Warming, New Research Shows
When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious,…Climate Change First Went Viral Exactly 70 Years Ago
We have grown so used to many things. To the pictures of wildfires and cremated animals, to the ice…The Dangers of Crossing Tipping Points
The planet is currently facing a grave threat due to climate change. Global warming is causing… -
This Is the Climate Crisis: The Burning Reality of Maui
As Maui's fires raged on, fueled by a combination of drought, intense winds, and climate shifts,…What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes?
In 2021, the United States witnessed the impact of natural hazards on nearly one in 10 homes. As…U.N. Warns: The Era of Global Boiling Has Arrived
The world faces an unprecedented climate crisis as temperatures soar and heat records are shattered… -
Montana Youth's Climate Victory: A New Era for Green Amendments
Sixteen young Montanans who sued their state over climate change emerged victorious on Aug. 14,…Rise of Science Activism: Changing the Culture of Scientists
Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western…How Corporations Use Greenwashing To Convince You They Are Battling…
Many corporations claim their products are “green-friendly.” But how do you know if what they’re… -
The Illusion of Climate Havens: Why No U.S. City is Truly Safe
Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding oneCombatting Climate Anxiety: The Key to Effective Climate Action
We all have times when we feel anxious about our future; perhaps this is more acute for many people…Can We Cool The Planet?
Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Over the past…
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Hurricanes Are Boosting Long-term Ocean Warming, New Research Shows
When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious, but also powerful, is the effect hurricanes have on the oceans.
Climate Change First Went Viral Exactly 70 Years Ago
We have grown so used to many things. To the pictures of wildfires and cremated animals, to the ice sheets calving into the ocean, to the promises of world leaders that they will heed the “last...
The Dangers of Crossing Tipping Points
The planet is currently facing a grave threat due to climate change. Global warming is causing environmental changes that can lead to tipping points
Record Low Antarctic Sea Ice Is Another Alarming Sign
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Humanity’s Tipping Point? How The Queen’s Death Stole A Climate Warning’s Thunder
Think back to September last year. What happened early that month? What news shook the world and reverberated for weeks, if not months?
Are We Pushing Earth Out Of The Goldilocks Zone?
Since the 18th century, humans have been taking fossil fuels out of their safe storage deep underground and burning them to generate electricity or power machinery.
Here’s Why Ocean Temperatures Are The Hottest On Record
Large swathes of the world’s oceans are warm. Unusually warm. The heat this year is likely to break records. Since mid-March, the global average sea surface temperature is over 21℃ – the...
The Unexpectedly Exciting World of Refrigerants
Guest blog written by Tilden Chao. Tilden is an undergraduate at Yale University who worked on NRDC’s HFC policy team in the summer of 2021. On campus, Tilden directs the Yale Refrigerants...
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