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19 football fields of green energy: Catholic University to open DC's largest solar array
In an attempt to create more clean energy, Catholic University is opening a 25-acre solar panel array. The energy produced will cut back on greenhouse gas emissions and get students interested in sustainability jobs.
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US targets oil and natural gas industry's role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions
The United States has taken action to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas production.
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More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon amid drought, high temperatures
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.
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What's the link between climate change and flooding in New York?
Although there’s no storm-specific attribution research yet, Friday’s flooding in New York City matches the pattern of what we expect from climate change. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain explains the connection between extreme rainfall and climate change.
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20,000 Americans will get paid to fight climate change
President Joe Biden announced the formation of the American Climate Corps through an executive order, creating at least 20,000 jobs aimed at fighting climate change. The initiative was not passed by Congress, but a national poll shows 83% of Americans support it. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain shows us what the new climate workers will do and how the program...
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This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life
Summer 2023 broke heat records across the globe but climate experts say it could be the coolest summer we experience for the rest of our lives.
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What are meteorological seasons?
Why are there two first days of fall? Here’s what you should know about astronomical and meteorological calendars.
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Paying damages for the climate change pollution they produce would cost corporations 44 percent of their profits, study shows
Economists calculate that the world’s corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out.
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July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
Temperatures have been 1.5 degrees warmer than pre-industrial times for a record 16 days in July.
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Homeowners in states hobbled by extreme weather are running out of options to protect their homes
As big-name homeowners insurance companies pack up and leave, customers are forced to pay higher premiums for the few insurance options that remain.
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Potomac Phil Predicts DC's Climate for Weather and Politics
D.C.’s most famous marmot, Potomac Phil, predicted an early spring and six more months of political gridlock on Groundhog Day 2023.
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Potomac Phil Predicts Early Spring in DC Region
D.C.’s favorite rodent predicted an early spring, but six more months of political gridlock.
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How Warmer Air Increases Extreme Weather Events
Storm Team4’s Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains how climate change causes extreme weather events like the rainstorm hitting parts of California.
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‘Challenging' Winter Storm Brings Bomb Cyclone to California. Here's What That Means
Some Californians are being asked to only leave the house if necessary as the state braces for worsening storm conditions.