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What We’re Watching: Heat, Floods, and Fires Threaten Multiple US Regions While Fossil Fuel Industry Seeks Legal Immunity
Climate Hazards Collide with Policy Cuts: A Recap of Danger Season Erika Spanger, Shana Udvardy, and Rachel Cleetus contributed to this post This week in Danger Season: Climate extremes collide…
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A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day.
As temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in New England in recent weeks, the region faced a significant challenge to…
‘Disasters are a human choice’: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
The recent deadly floods in Central Texas have brought attention to the issue of building in flood-prone areas. Camp Mystic,…
New Orleans will now measure its energy-hogging buildings
New Orleans Takes a Step Towards Sustainable Building Practices In 2014, New Orleans made a bold statement by announcing its…
We Watched Neil Jacobs’ Confirmation Hearing for NOAA Administrator and Are Concerned about What We Heard
President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Neil Jacobs, faced scrutiny during his confirmation…
Danger Season Disasters Hit People Hard Even as NOAA, FEMA Still Under Threat from Trump Administration Â
The past week has been a mix of devastating news and glimmers of hope amidst the chaos. In our latest…
The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought
A groundbreaking new study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the pervasive issue of nanoplastic pollution in…
Seeing fewer fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are a beloved part of summer evenings in the Blue Ridge region. Their twinkling…
Earth911 Inspiration: You Can’t Talk Energy Without Addressing the Climate
Climate change is a pressing issue that cannot be ignored, especially when discussing energy policy. Journalist Chris Hayes aptly noted,…