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As NATO Members’ Military Spending Surges, So Do Emissions
The sharp uptick that exacerbates climate breakdown serves only to enrich weapons manufacturers, says a new briefing.
Scientists Sound the Alarm Amid 13 Consecutive Months of Record-Breaking Heat
Each month since June 2023 has been the hottest since records have been kept.
Analysis: Climate Crisis Made Heat Wave Hitting Western US 5 Times More Likely
Some areas will experience record high temperatures, including Las Vegas, which could exceed 117 degrees this weekend.
Biden’s Proposal Would Protect 36 Million Workers Facing Extreme Heat on the Job
Labor advocates applauded the plan but warned that federal labor standards for extreme heat are long overdue.
St. Vincent and Grenadines Prime Minister Recounts Hurricane Beryl’s Destruction
The storm is a consequence of “rampaging climate change…. And we are on the front lines,” says Ralph Gonsalves.
An Increasing Number of Migrant Women Are Dying at the US-Mexico Border
Migrant rights advocates are concerned as summer temperatures rise amid even more US-imposed asylum restrictions.
Experts Warn That Hurricane Beryl May Offer Terrifying Glimpse of Future Storms
The record-breaking storm is sparking calls for action to phase out fossil fuels across the globe.
Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Liquefied Natural Gas Export Pause
The decision follows Supreme Court rulings that may imperil federal agencies' ability to limit planet-warming pollution.
Supreme Court Blocks the EPA’s Plan to Reduce Ozone Air Pollution
Environmental advocates say the decision will leave millions of people breathing dirtier air this summer.
Florida Ban on Protections for Outdoor Workers Goes Into Effect Amid Record Heat
The same interests lobbying against heat protection for workers also pushed to roll back child labor protections.