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Canada’s 2023 wildfires released nearly a decade’s worth of CO2 in...
As wildfires intensify due to climate change, Canada’s 2023 fire season serves as a warning of the catastrophic environmental and health impacts that lie ahead if global emissions are not curbed.
Record heatwave threatens 130 million Americans as climate crisis escalates
"Both the record-breaking temperatures and the duration of heat present a clear and present danger, particularly for children, elders, people with disabilities, and people who work outside."
Facing a surge in wildfires, the US government turned to Native...
Collaborative efforts between forest agencies and Indigenous communities are improving wildfire management by combining oral histories with long-term archaeological datasets, demonstrating the value of integrating an understanding of the past into solutions for a better future.
2023’s record-breaking climate fury: Scientist reveals how global warming is supercharging...
Unraveling the ties between global warming and catastrophic weather patterns.
Wildfires aren’t just a threat to people—they’re killing off Earth’s biodiversity
Cataclysmic wildfires have increased in intensity and frequency due to climate change.
Many US states under air quality alerts from Canada’s wildfires
As the worst fire season ever recorded in Canada rages on, more than 80 million Americans have been advised to stay indoors due to "very unhealthy" air quality.
Biggest polluters linked to worsening wildfires in Western US and Canada
Emissions from these top fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers could also be linked to about 50% of increasing drought and high fire-risk conditions in the same area since 1901.
Scientists have now linked worsening Western wildfires to top polluters
“This study represents a significant breakthrough in attribution science — directly linking wildfire destruction in a specific region to the largest global carbon producers.”
Wildfires could be pumping 3x more soot to the Arctic than...
The new findings are an example of how the impacts of the climate crisis build on each other.
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What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to learn
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.
Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing alarm over aggressive...
Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.
Removing hydropower dams can restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and restore tribal lands
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.
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