Is “Emergency” the Right Way to Frame Southern California’s Water Shortage?
When climate change shows water availability in Southern CA is only getting worse, is calling it an “emergency” giving false hope of an end?
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Chalk Line Marks Climate Change Danger Zone in One NJ Town
A chalk line shows the extent to which ocean levels are projected to rise within 80 years — potentially flooding hundreds of homes.
Saving Ellis Island’s History From Rising Oceans
The gateway to the United States for 12 million immigrants holds a precarious place amidst rising seas on a warming planet.
Six Climate Lessons from the Sixth IPCC Report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change summarized tens of thousands of academic papers on climate. Here's what you need to know.
We Can’t Solve Climate Change. We Can Get It Under Control.
No one solution is going to “fix” climate change. Resetting our expectations could make climate action a lot less overwhelming.
Military Organizations Produce Significant Amounts of Unreported Greenhouse Gases
Governments are learning that their armed forces are responsible for up to 6 percent of global emissions—with no requirement to report it.
Britain Invests in Planting Forests to Fight Climate Change
In the race to reach carbon neutrality, the British government and other private stakeholders have set out on a daunting task: reforesting Great Britain by planting around 75,000 acres of woodland each year by 2025. The goal is to off-set…
As the Lake Michigan Shoreline Erodes, One Indiana National Park Tries to Adapt
On the southern end of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes National Park has seen the water levels rise five feet since 2014, hastened by human-made structures and an increase in storms brought on by climate change. Higher water marks mean more…
The Challenge of Retrofitting Millions of Aging Homes to Battle Global Warming
A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries including the U.S. have committed to a…
A Dilemma for California Legislators: Preserve Public Beaches or Protect Coastal Homes
Officials are building barriers to protect homes from rising seas, but the barriers are hastening erosion.