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North America 'heat dome' left winners and losers: study

North America 'heat dome' left winners and losers: study

Billions of mussels scorched and baby birds dropping from sweltering nests: North America's 2021 heatwave caused a cascade of ecological damage, some of it catastrophic, some unexpected, a new study showed Wednesday. The "heat dome" that hit the western United States and Canada, fuelled by human-

Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?

Earth's ice is melting: where and how fast?

Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record. Here are some key points about the planet's ice as human-induced global warming accelerates: - Where is the Earth's ice? - Nearly all of

Guide to Held v. Montana: A landmark climate case

A landmark court case decided in 2023, known as Held v. Montana, has drastically reshaped how the state's policies attempt to address greenhouse gas emissions, climate change and the resulting impacts on the state's residents. What follows is a brief guide to the Held case and

‘More pollen, more often’: Weather changes, warmer temperatures taking their toll on allergy sufferers

Seasonal allergies are getting worse across the U.S. as warmer temperatures and changing precipitation patterns produce longer growing seasons and more high-pollen days. That is according to the 2026 U.S. Allergy Forecast from AccuWeather. “The data is clear, and millions of seasonal allergy sufferers have noticed the

Hottest Marches in Montana since 1895

Hottest Marches in Montana since 1895

Hottest Marches in Montana since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest

WATCH: Lawmakers say cap-and-trade changes mean higher gas prices

(The Center Square) – Republican legislators in California are concerned proposed changes to the state's cap-and-trade program could drive up gas prices at least $1 a gallon. The concern is being raised as California sees prices rise above $5 per gallon during the U.S. and Israeli

Philippines' 'Cockroach Lord' goes to bat for misunderstood bugs

Philippines' 'Cockroach Lord' goes to bat for misunderstood bugs

A thin band of light from Cristian Lucanas's headlamp pierces the blackness of a Philippine rainforest as he digs through the underbrush before gently scooping up a cockroach with his bare hands. As the Southeast Asian country's lone expert on the oft-misunderstood insect -- and discoverer