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Bark beetles are killing forests — but they might be saving them, too
They gobble up trees and send politicians into a frenzy. But do the bugs know more about climate change than we do?
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From sea lions to penguin chicks, adorable animals are dying in droves
"Mass mortality events" are already a thing, and climate change is only going to make them worse. Grab some tissues.
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7 ways to talk about climate impacts with just about anyone (yes, even Republicans!)
Bonus: You might not even have to mention the word "climate."
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The Guardian declares war on climate change
If the British newspaper's new angle on climate coverage sounds like straight-up activism, that's because it is.
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Now you can track just how crazy spring is in your region
Forget what the calendar says: Scientists are using local weather data to predict when spring will actually arrive.
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How dry is California? So dry that taps might actually stop running
California is headed for a fourth year of drought, and the state climatologist says the situation is "pretty grim." Thanks, climate change.
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Overpumping groundwater contributes to rising sea levels
Groundwater depletion in the U.S. contributed about an eighth of an inch to global sea-level rise.
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A second giant blob of Antarctic ice is getting ready to drown us
Remember last year's disturbing news about the West Antarctic ice sheet collapsing? Wait until you hear what's happening to a huge Antarctic glacier.
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Vanuatu’s president blames climate change for Cyclone Pam
The president of the tiny island nation describes the Category 5 cyclone as "a monster that has hit Vanuatu."
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2014 was a record year for transit, but that’s not as rad as it sounds
We'll give you an E for effort, America, but New York City gets most of the credit.
