Lauren Sommer

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Biden's stalled climate policies back home may undercut U.S. influence at COP26

Monday, November 01, 2021

President Biden has pledged urgent action on the "existential threat" of climate change. But his struggles to get his plan through Congress may undercut U.S. influence at a global climate summit.

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These 4 charts explain why the stakes are so high at the U.N. climate summit

Friday, October 29, 2021

How hot will the planet get? What nations negotiate at the international climate summit will help determine that. Here are 4 things to know about what's being decided.

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Uganda activist fears climate talks aren't doing enough for the Global South

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Climate change is hitting many developing countries hard. In Uganda, one climate activist worries that the upcoming international climate talks won't protect her home.

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The current climate pledges nations are making won't be enough, UN report card says

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Nations are gathering the first week of November to negotiate new climate change pledges. But a new report card from the United Nations says those pledges aren't enough to stop extreme climate change.

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Nations are making new pledges to cut climate pollution. They aren't enough

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Nations are beginning pivotal talks to stop extreme climate change, but a new study shows even recent pledges to slow emissions aren't enough.

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Heat waves are dangerous during pregnancy, but doctors don't often mention it

Sunday, October 03, 2021

Heat waves are getting longer and more intense with climate change, which increases the risk of preterm birth. Pregnant women often don't hear about the dangers.

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Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself.

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A Single Fire Killed Thousands Of Sequoias. Scientists Are Racing To Save The Rest

Friday, September 17, 2021

The world's largest trees are adapted to wildfires. But with fires getting more extreme, scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time.

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To Avoid Extreme Disasters, Most Fossil Fuels Should Stay Underground, Scientists Say

Thursday, September 09, 2021

Burning fossil fuels must decline almost immediately, a new study finds, for the planet to avoid more extreme floods, droughts and heat waves.

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Climate Change Is The Greatest Threat To Public Health, Top Medical Journals Warn

Tuesday, September 07, 2021

With the global pandemic still in the spotlight, more than 200 leading health journals say climate change is an even more urgent threat.

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Why The South Is Decades Ahead Of The West In Wildfire Prevention

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Another destructive fire season has Western states searching for ways to prevent it. The Southeast just might have the answers: setting controlled fires before the wildfires come.

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3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways.

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With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too

Monday, August 09, 2021

Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists.

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'Good' Fires Can Help Slow Wildfires, But The Forest Service Is Too Busy To Use Them

Monday, August 09, 2021

Federal agencies are doubling down on stopping extreme wildfires. They're also limiting the use of fire to help with fire prevention, which is concerning some fire scientists.

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Western Wildfires Have Destroyed More Than Last Year, And It's Not Even Peak Season

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Extreme heat and on-going drought have made Western wildfires a national challenge this summer, with smoke moving from coast-to-coast. The peak of fire season isn't even here yet.

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Google Plans To Expand Its Campus — Which Might Become Unsafe As Sea Levels Rise

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

In Silicon Valley, Google has acquired billions of dollars of property that's at risk for flooding as sea levels continue to rise. That's raising questions about whether it's safe to build at all.

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Coastal Residents Question Where Funds Will Come From To Fight Rising Sea Levels

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Facebook's campus on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay is at risk from rising sea levels. So is a nearby low-income community. That's raising questions about who should be paying for climate change.

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Who Will Pay To Protect Tech Giants From Rising Seas?

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Coastal cities need billions of dollars to build defenses against sea level rise. Tensions are rising over where that funding will come from: taxpayers or private companies with waterfront property?

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The Drought In The Western U.S. Is Getting Bad. Climate Change Is Making It Worse

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

A record dry year is creating extreme drought in the West. But even if it rains, climate change will continue to shrink the water supply for millions of people.

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A Hotter Climate Is Shrinking The Water Supply In The Western U.S.

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Severe drought is spreading after a record dry year in the Western United States. Climate change is only making water shortages worse.

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