Alejandra Borunda
Stories
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Countries are gathering for climate negotiations. Here's where the U.S. stands
Under President Trump, the U.S. has taken steps to roll back climate policies. Here are six significant changes.
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Study finds workplace injuries increase significantly in the heat
As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration considers new rules that would protect American workers from the heat, a new study found they could help prevent some 28,000 injuries a year.
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Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much
More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.
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You're more likely to reach for that soda when it's hot outside
People drink more sugary beverages when it's hot, researchers found, significantly increasing their sugar intake. That impact could grow as climate change raises the world's temperatures.
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Hurricane science has come leaps and bounds since Katrina. The progress is now at risk
Climate change increased the severity of Hurricane Katrina 20 years ago. Since the scientific understanding of how climate change influences hurricanes has changed and improved.
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A hurricane's effects on victims' health last for years after the storm, study finds
A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes.
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When wildfires make the air smoky, here's how to protect your health
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to bring poor air quality into the Northeast U.S. and the Upper Midwest. And the exposure to wildfire smoke remains a growing health problem.
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Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
As wildfires waft smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
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Living around polluted air increases the risk of developing dementia, study says
A new study finds a strong relationship between exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, while air quality regulations are being weakened in the U.S.
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Why certain medications can increase your risk in the heat
Some medicines affect your ability to sweat, stay hydrated, or even to notice if you're overheating. Doctors say keep taking them, but make sure to keep yourself cool.
