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Climate Disruption Dispatches
Each month, we chronicle the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Series Introduction
Our monthly Climate Disruption Dispatches chronicle ongoing evidence and impacts of anthropogenic climate disruption as they have manifested around the globe for the previous 30 days. The series, created by Dahr Jamail, is now written by Mike Ludwig.
Sanders and AOC’s Fracking Ban Angers Centrists and Their Fossil Fuel Backers
Democrats unveiled their own climate bills this week, but only the fracking ban would stop the fossil fuel boom.
Climate Justice Movement Turns Up the Heat on Democrats
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels, with no “peak” in sight.
From California to El Salvador, Climate-Driven Displacement Is on the Rise
Climate disruption is shaping migration patterns -- of humans and birds alike.
Scientists’ Advice to People Living in Coastal Areas? Move.
Scientists' direst climate predictions have often turned out to be underestimations.
Alaska’s Sea Ice Completely Melted Earlier Than Ever Before
There was no sea ice left within 150 miles of Alaska's shores during one of the hottest Julys on record.
Eventually, We Will All Be Climate Refugees
As runaway climate disruption escalates, mass displacement is inevitable.
Over One-Tenth of Global Population Could Lack Drinking Water by 2030
As civilization faces existential threats, Trump is trying to end long-term climate studies.
Arctic Is Thawing So Fast Scientists Are Losing Their Measuring Tools
Methane and CO2 released from the thawing permafrost will further accelerate the rate of global warming.
The Last Time There Was This Much CO2, Trees Grew at the South Pole
The muddled political response to very clear climate science is putting millions of people at risk.
We’re Living in the Warmest Decade Since Record-Keeping Began
Last year was the fourth warmest year ever recorded, with the only warmer years being 2015, 2016 and 2017.