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Amid Flood Cleanup in Spain, Residents Try to Make Sense of the Disaster
Some see the floods as an example of the effect of a changing climate that is making overwhelming downpours more common. Locals also say government warnings came too late.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin
Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest outbreak?
Cases of ‘bonebreak fever’ are on the rise, mostly in Latin America, Africa and south-east Asia. But incidences in Europe and the US are also being recorded – with an estimated 4 billion people at ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
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Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California
The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Elevance Shares Dive After Insurer Faces 'Unprecedented' Medicaid Challenge
The company’s earnings missed expectations, the latest sign of how medical expenses are squeezing insurers’ government businesses.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Coaching changes: Fever's Sides is sixth coach to be fired this offseason
Indiana fired Christie Sides on Sunday, making her the sixth head coach to be fired in the WNBA this offseason.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever championship timeline accelerated by sudden coaching change
History will say that a new era for the Indiana Fever began on April 15, 2024. That, of course, was the night that the franchise, which had yearned for any semblance of recent success, drafted ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Climate change reshapes cities, both environmentally and financially
In thousands of U.S. towns and cities, worsening climate threats — largely due to fossil fuels — trap cities in a paradox. Big cities like Houston and Tampa, Fla., and smaller ones like Port ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
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How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change
Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”Science - The New York Times - October 28 -
Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists
Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse
Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientistsTop stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes
An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Retailers Turn to Weather Strategies as Climate Changes
Major chains now factor weather conditions into promotional strategies, inventory decisions, and advertising campaigns.Business - Inc. - 23 hours ago -
Seeking wiggle room from Republicans on climate change
Heather Reams apologized for being late to an interview with The Hill: She had been on a conference call with a GOP congressman discussing the benefits of climate-friendly energy tax credits. ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
Realignment has changed college sports. That's left basketball to adjust in a football-driven world
Football has driven conference realignment and left basketball to adjust to a new landscapeSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change
Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a changeSports - ABC News - October 27 -
Indiana Fever fire head coach, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change
The Indiana Fever is the sixth WNBA team to make a coaching change this offseason.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Ex-Gravity Payments CEO Dan Price Faces Rape Charge in California
Price cultivated a big social media following by skewering corporations. Now he’s the target, over sexual misconduct allegations.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Insurers embrace climate change investments as catastrophe costs mount
Industry adopts low-carbon goals it once shunned as natural disaster losses exceed $100bn a yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Most in Florida support candidates who fight climate change: Survey
A majority of Floridians said they would prefer political candidates who back action on climate change, according to a Florida Atlantic University survey released Tuesday. The poll, conducted ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Climate change-induced extreme weather will push millions to move, study finds
As the southern U.S. reels from back-to-back hurricanes, researchers estimate that millions will move away from areas with extreme weather in the coming decades. Senior research geographer Dr. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
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More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.World - The New York Times - October 17 -
An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change
The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance
King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this weekEntertainment - ABC News - October 22 -
King Charles III's Commonwealth visit to Samoa will highlight climate change ... and dance
King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this weekWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change
Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public
Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Climate change is making polluted sites more susceptible to flooding
Our experience here in Houston may be a warning to other communities that we are unprepared for this climate change threat.Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
How climate change is threatening homes on North Carolina's barrier islands
In the last four years, the Atlantic Ocean has toppled 10 homes on Hatteras Island. Residents are grappling with an unknown future.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
What would Trump and Harris do on energy, environment and climate change?
Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark contrast for voters when it comes to policies on fighting climate change, developing energy and protecting the environment. ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
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Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN
The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than everTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.Top stories - CBS News - October 28
