Nation Aug 14 How states dependent on the Colorado River are struggling to strike a long-term agreement By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
Nation Aug 09 Watch 7:09 Arizona’s scorching summer kills hundreds and threatens way of life for many more It’s been a deadly summer as extreme heat from across the country has killed dozens of people. The Biden administration recently announced new rules to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, but it may not come soon enough. Stephanie… By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten
Nation Aug 08 Facing climate change, the Quinault Nation envisions a new home that is ‘resilient as possible’ “Indigenous communities are grappling with an imminent climate crisis compounded by systemic injustices.”… By Mark Trahant, Stewart Huntington, ICT
Nation Aug 07 Poll reveals how extreme heat is changing people’s lives in big and small ways A poll found that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities. By Isabella O'Malley, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
World Aug 07 The Great Barrier Reef waters were the warmest in 400 years over the past decade, Australian study finds The scientists warned that the reef likely won't survive if planetary warming isn't stopped. By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
Aug 04 Why 2024’s destructive tornado season was one of the most active on record By William Gallus, The Conversation Spring 2024 was menacing for large parts of the United States, with a tornado nearly every day in May. A meteorologist explains what created the perfect conditions for these violent storms. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 4:03 Crews struggle to contain rapidly spreading Park Fire in California By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins An especially active fire season is exacting a huge toll across several Western states. In California, more than 5,800 personnel, 500 fire trucks and 40 helicopters are battling a fire larger than all of Los Angeles. The Park Fire, as… Continue watching
Jul 29 Galapagos Islands and many unique creatures threatened by warming ocean waters By Alie Skowronski, Associated Press The warming from climate change in recent years has meant more pressure on the sea lions, marine iguanas and many other species of the Galapagos Islands. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 6:26 How massive wildfires in the West spread harmful particles across North America By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins Raging wildfires are burning across parts of the western U.S. and Canada, pushing thousands of people to flee their homes and forcing Canada to call up the military to help. In addition to the physical devastation the flames are causing,… Continue watching
Jul 26 Northern California wildfire sparked by burning car triples in size. A 42-year-old man is arrested By John Antczak, Holly Ramer, Associated Press Officials say thousands have been ordered to evacuate and an unspecified number of structures have been destroyed. Continue reading