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Climate change made extreme conditions that fed California blazes more likely: Study
Study says climate change made extreme fire conditions that fed California blazes more likelyABC News - 1d -
AI, wars and climate change mean it's later than ever on the 'Doomsday Clock'
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said, as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to the closest ever to midnight.NBC News - 1d -
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Climate change worsened likelihood of California wildfires: Report
The recent wildfires in California were worsened by climate change, a new report found. The study, released Tuesday by the World Weather Attribution, found that human-caused climate change ...The Hill - 1d -
Conditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists find
The hot, dry and windy conditions that preceded the Southern California fires were about 35% more likely because of climate change, according to a new report.NBC News - 1d -
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.BBC News - 1d -
Wider LA areas will be ‘more flammable’ due to climate change, study finds
Climate change caused primarily by fossil fuel burning had increased the likelihood of the California fires, scientists sayFinancial Times - 1d -
California bill would hold oil and gas companies liable for climate change-fueled damage
A bill introduced in California’s state Legislature would make fossil fuel companies legally liable for damages from climate change, similar to current law holding utilities liable for fires ...The Hill - 2d -
Climate change increases threat of heat deaths in European cities
Global warming will lead to 2.3mn additional temperature-related fatalities in most extreme scenario, research findsFinancial Times - 3d -
Why do people stay put when climate change jeopardises their homes?
Storm, floods and fires have shifted the balance of risk and reward for many. Yet, even in the face of spiralling insurance and falling house values, our emotional and cultural ties have a high ...Financial Times - 6d -
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Climate change concert event 'Dear Everything' hopes to inspire unity
V, the playwright formerly Eve Ensler, is hoping her new piece of theater can do for climate change what her “The Vagina Monologues” did for women’s rightsABC News - Jan. 22 -
Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters
As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Here's how climate change is reshaping home insurance costs in California — and the rest of the U.S.
Even for homeowners outside of California, worsening extreme weather means higher insurance rates.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
What Trump's executive orders mean for the fight against climate change
On his first day in office, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders promoting fossil fuels and ending many of the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
We cannot hide from climate change — we must stop producing oil and gas now
We should have listened in the past. We will deserve what we get if we don't listen now.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Big Banks Quit Climate Change Groups Ahead of Trump’s Term
Several large U.S. financial institutions, including the Federal Reserve, have withdrawn from the networks after years of growing political and legal pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
From giant Lego-style bricks to artificial reefs, how the construction industry is using tech to tackle climate change
The building industry is "by far" the largest emitter of greenhouse gases of any sector, according to the U.N.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California's leaders have taken meaningful steps to address the issue, but the sheer scale of the ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Zeldin: 'I believe that climate change is real'
Lee Zeldin told Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., that he believes in climate change and that it is an urgent issue that must be addressed during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Environmental ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Hirono presses Burgum on climate change and fossil fuels exacerbating global conflicts
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questioned Doug Burgum about the use of fossil fuels contributing to climate change and the potential to "exacerbate" conflicts around the world during his confirmation ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world
Global heating means atmosphere can drive both extreme droughts and floods with rapid switches. Climate “whiplash” between extremely wet and dry conditions, which spurred catastrophic fires in Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuits against energy companies
The court fight brought in Hawaii state court is similar to others filed against the nation's largest energy companies by state and local governments in their courts.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Supreme Court allows Hawaii climate change lawsuit to move forward
The Supreme Court turned away appeals filed by various oil companies seeking to shut down a lawsuit brought in Hawaii aiming to hold them accountable for climate change.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
California congressman: 'Climate change has wreaked havoc on us'
Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) pointed to climate change as a significant contributor to the rapid spread of wildfires in California in an interview on NewsNation's "The Hill Sunday." Min, a new member ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Barcelona mayor turns tourist numbers into weapon against climate change
In the Spanish city of Barcelona, thousands of protestors took to the streets last year angry at the impact of millions of tourists on the lives of people who live there. But as the city also ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Climate change is putting the focus on Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal
President-elect Trump has talked about taking control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal to capitalize on climate change and secure freshwater and shipping lanes.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Climate change parches Western US, providing fuel for fires
Climate change is making the Western United States drier, which can fuel wildfires like those affecting Los Angeles. With higher temperatures come parched landscapes full of vegetation that can ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The utterly plausible case that climate change makes London much colder
For some climate scientists, global warming threatens Britain with a more unexpected scenarioFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown
World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leaderFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
What did Jimmy Carter do to fight climate change?
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The solicitor general climate change briefs that didn’t bark
This failure exposes the weakness of the Biden administration’s position supporting the climate change plaintiffs.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Climate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study
Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Departing Senate Environment Chair Carper pledges to 'never retire,' keep fighting climate change
Newly former Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) may be departing Congress, but he told The Hill he’ll “never retire” and plans to continue working on ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East
The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Transcript: Climate change is coming for your Bordeaux
Sonja Hutson talks to Will Schmitt and Susannah SavageFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
