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Climate activist Greta Thunberg won't be school striking after graduation but vows to still protest
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg says she will no longer be able to skip classes as a way to draw attention to climate change because she is graduating from high school. The 20-year-old noted that while her future activities “technically” won’t be school striking, but vowed to continue protesting, saying, “The fight has only just begun.”
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How the wildfire smoke affects the environment
Science teacher and Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how the Canadian wildfire smoke affects the environment.
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Arctic could be ice-free in the summer by the 2030s, study finds
The Arctic could see all of its sea ice melt in the summer much sooner than expected, according to a new study.
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Europe is struggling with a precarious water situation ahead of another drought-ridden summer
Reservoirs have fallen to water levels typically associated with summer heatwaves, while protests have broken out over water shortages in France and Spain.
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Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish Set for Global Citizen's ‘Power Our Planet' Show in Paris
Music superstars Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish and H.E.R. will team with advocacy nonprofit Global Citizen for a concert in front of the Eiffel Tower designed to convince world leaders to take further action against climate change.
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Italy's Deadly Floods Just Latest Example of Climate Change's All-Or-Nothing Weather Extremes
Climate experts say the floods that sent rivers of mud tearing through towns in Italy’s northeast this week are the result of extreme weather phenomena that are becoming increasingly frequent around the world.
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Biden Administration Announces Nearly $11 Billion for Renewable Energy in Rural Communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country.
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Unusual Heat in Weekend Forecast
Unusual heat is in the forecast in the northwestern United States this weekend. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper has more on how much the changing climate plays a role in this early season heat wave.
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In Major Climate Step, EPA Proposes 1st Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency could force American power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn’t in widespread use. If finalized, the rule would mark the first time the government has restricted carbon dioxide emissions.
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Sustainable Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper shares some thoughtful and sustainable gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
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Record Ocean Temps and a Predicted El Niño Have Weather Forecasters on Watch
The combination of El Niño and the long-term trend of global warming could produce new record-setting global temperatures and exacerbate the impacts of climate change.
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El Niño Could Prompt a Spike in Global Temperatures, UN Agency Warns
The United Nations agency said it cannot yet forecast the strength or duration of the El Niño later this year.
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Deadly Heat Waves Threaten Older People as Summer Nears
As heat waves fueled by climate change arrive earlier, grow more intense and last longer, people over 60 who are more vulnerable to high temperatures are increasingly at risk of dying from heat-related causes.
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The Business Case for Green Sports Stadiums and Arenas Is Growing
The push to make sports stadiums and arenas from the NBA to the NHL more sustainable is growing, and so is the business case for practices like zero-waste.
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A Fungal Infection Is Spreading Thanks to Climate Change, and Experts Are Concerned
A dangerous and potentially deadly fungal infection is spreading fast, and researchers say our changing climate is partly to blame.
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Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Nationwide
Candida Auris is spreading fast, and researchers say our changing climate is partly to blame. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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Adults Are Getting Allergies for the First Time. Thanks, Climate Change.
A ‘pollen storm’ and longer allergy seasons are sending a growing number of adults in search of relief.
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Biden Offers $450M for Clean Energy Projects at Coal Mines
The Biden administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects nationwide at the site of current or former coal mines.
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The US Leads the World in Weather Catastrophes. Here's Why
The United States is Earth’s punching bag for nasty weather. The nation’s weather chief and other experts say the U.S. gets hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on Earth.
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Youth Activists Push for Climate Change Bills
Dozens of young climate activists gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge Congress to get serious about climate change.