Rebecca Hersher
Stories
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Climate
Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities
The facilities are located in every state, and are threatened by floods, hurricanes and wildfires that can cause dangerous leaks and explosions, according to a federal watchdog.
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Climate
Billions of people are in danger from climate change, U.N. report warns
Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health.
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Climate
Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, study finds
Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.
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Climate
Ocean water along U.S. coasts will rise about one foot by 2050, scientists warn
Sea levels are rising even faster on the East Coast and Gulf Coast. And advances in climate science mean we can see the future clearly for the first time.
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Climate
Glaciers are shrinking fast. Scientists are rushing to figure out how fast
Billions of people rely on glaciers for drinking water, hydropower and irrigation. A raft of new research suggests there is less ice left than previously thought.
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Science
A new study predicts a huge increase in catastrophic hurricanes for the northeastern U.S.
When hurricanes cause both extreme high tides and heavy rains, devastating floods ensue. Such storms will get much more frequent by the end of the century, according to a new study.
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Environment
Climate-driven floods will disproportionately affect Black communities, study finds
Climate change means more flood risk from rising seas, hurricanes and heavy rain. Black communities in the southern U.S. are in the crosshairs, according to a new analysis.
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Climate
Lawsuit alleging oil companies misled public about climate change moves forward
The case brought by Baltimore is one of more than 20 similar lawsuits nationwide that seek to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change.
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Science
Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming
People are likely to be confused by common terms such as "mitigation" and "carbon neutral," according to a recent study. How can scientists do a better job communicating about global warming?
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Science
NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World
Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.