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Researchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weather
Thursday, July 07, 2022
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.
Scientists are learning just how climate change impacts extreme weather events
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.
You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, too
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.
How climate change may affect your long-term finances
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A majority of people in the U.S. have experienced extreme weather in the last five years, according to a new survey conducted by NPR, Harvard University and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Encore: Get ready for another destructive Atlantic hurricane season
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Federal forecasters predict 14 to 21 named storms will form in the Atlantic this hurricane season, which begins June 1. (This story first on on All Things Considered on May 24, 2022)
Get ready for another destructive Atlantic hurricane season
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Federal forecasters expect more hurricanes than usual this year. Climate change is driving larger, more destructive storms. This is the seventh year in a row with an above-average forecast.
Eliminating fossil fuel air pollution would save about 50,000 lives, study finds
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Burning oil, coal and other fossil fuels releases plumes of tiny, dangerous particles. A new study estimates that eliminating that pollution would save about 50,000 lives in the U.S. each year.
The U.S. pledged billions to fight climate change. Then came the Ukraine war
Saturday, May 14, 2022
The U.S. promised to slash its emissions and send tens of billions of dollars to low-lying and less well-off nations. The war in Ukraine is delaying that even as the toll from climate change rises.
Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
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.
Billions of people are in danger from climate change, a U.N. report warns
Monday, February 28, 2022
Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health.
Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, a study finds
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica.
Ocean water along U.S. coasts will rise about one foot by 2050, scientists warn
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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.
Glaciers are shrinking fast. Scientists are rushing to figure out how fast
Tuesday, February 08, 2022
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.
A new study predicts a huge increase in catastrophic hurricanes for the northeastern U.S.
Thursday, February 03, 2022
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.
Climate-driven floods will disproportionately affect Black communities, study finds
Monday, January 31, 2022
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.
Lawsuit alleging oil companies misled public about climate change moves forward
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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.
The Federal Government Sells Flood-Prone Homes To Often Unsuspecting Buyers, NPR Finds
Monday, September 13, 2021
The Department of Housing and Urban Development disproportionately sells homes in flood-prone areas, NPR finds. Housing experts warn that this can lead to big losses for vulnerable families.
Enough With The Climate Jargon: Scientists Aim For Clearer Messages On Global Warming
Wednesday, September 08, 2021
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?
More Floods Are Coming. How Can Cities Prepare?
Friday, September 03, 2021
How NYC can prepare for more frequent storms
NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World
Thursday, September 02, 2021
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.
