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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.
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A toxin banned decades ago is found in one of the deepest parts of the Pacific Ocean
"No one would expect to find pollutants in such a place."
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How climate change is making it easier to hit home runs
A new study found that climate change is knocking it out of the park — no, really.
