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Poll: 1 in 2 Americans Have Experienced Extreme Weather Events in the Past Month
Nearly 7 in 10 Americans believe extreme weather events will become more common in the near future.
Greenhouse Gases, Global Sea Level and Ocean Temperature Broke Records in 2022
The burning of fossil fuels is “the main driver of increasing atmospheric CO2,” according to a new report by NOAA.
Last Three Months Were the Hottest on Record, Says EU Climate Agency
“Climate breakdown has begun,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres lamented.
Global Plastics Treaty Comes Closer to Reality With Release of First Draft
Advocates called the draft an “important milestone” but remain wary of language on recycling and waste management.
New Report Shows Major Banks Continue to Fund Climate Chaos in Global South
The report calls on banks to make good on their climate promises and stop funding fossil fuels and deforestation.
Wealthy Family Seeks to Reopen Plant That Spewed Pollution in Black Communities
Owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, the plant closed in 2021 after years of environmental violations.
Amid Rising Global Temperatures, Doctors and Nurses Focus in on Extreme Heat
A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients, who often don't realize the risks they face.
Researchers Find Remnants of Nuclear Waste in Sea Turtles
A new study underscores an enduring nuclear legacy as Japan releases wastewater from Fukushima into the Pacific.
California Becomes Largest Economy to Back Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty
“We hope this move locks in real action on ending the era of fossil fuels in California,” said the initiative's leader.
Trump’s Removal of Protections for Old-Growth Trees Was Illegal, Judge Rules
A Trump appointee rolled back protections in six national forests two days before the administration's term ended.