Articles by Eric Holthaus
Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and columnist for Grist, covering climate science, policy, and solutions. He has previously written for the Wall Street Journal, Slate, and a variety of other publications.
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With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory, Congress will likely gain a new climate champion
The 28-year-old upstart beat a 10-term incumbent and will likely represent parts of the Bronx and Queens in the U.S. House.
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James Hansen’s legacy: Scientists reflect on climate change in 1988, 2018, and 2048
It's been 30 years since Hansen testified to Congress that the age of climate change had arrived.
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The government has been separating children from parents at the border. Now the border is flooding.
Torrential rains are flooding south Texas, where hundreds of child migrants are detained.
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![A vehicle navigates a flooded street in the Squantum section of Quincy, MA.]()
![A vehicle navigates a flooded street in the Squantum section of Quincy, MA.]()
Rising seas could wipe out $1 trillion worth of U.S. homes and businesses
A new report says that $1 trillion of U.S. real estate is at risk from rising waters.
