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Why is the summer off to such an extreme start?
Blame climate change, El Niño, and a dose of bad luck.
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The landmark trial that could determine who pays to rid America’s drinking water of PFAS
3M sold "forever chemicals" for decades. Will it foot the bill to get them out of our water supply?
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Another climate tipping point to worry about: Plankton
Rising temperatures could turn one of the world's most common organisms into a major source of carbon emissions.
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Guam gets pummeled by Typhoon Mawar — another cyclone charged by warming seas
It's the strongest cyclone to hit the U.S. territory in 20 years.
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The global treaty to save the ozone layer has also slowed Arctic ice melt
That's because chemicals banned under the 1987 Montreal Protocol are also potent greenhouse gases.
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El Niño could cost the global economy $3 trillion
A new study shows the weather cycle packs a heavy financial punch.
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Study: A third of the West’s burned forests can be traced to fossil fuel companies
The research could advance court cases seeking to hold polluters accountable for climate-fueled disasters.
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A record warm streak in the oceans has scientists worried
A budding El Niño and climate change likely play a role, experts say.
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A common talking point about climate change gets it all wrong, new study says
There’s no solid evidence that framing the global problem as a local one prompts people to act. So what does?
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How do you tackle microplastics? Start with your washing machine.
Simple filters could help remove microfiber pollution from your laundry. But experts say a broader portfolio of solutions is needed to address the problem.