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World - The New York Times
Climate Change Is Scorching Stretches of the Amazon River in Brazil
As a punishing drought dries up stretches of the Amazon River, Brazil is resorting to dredging to try to keep food, medicine and people flowing along the watery superhighway.7 hours ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid
Statement comes as president urges Congress to pass disaster-relief package as costs soar amid devastation. The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the ...17 hours ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Urges Congress to Replenish Disaster Relief Funds Quickly
The president said a Small Business Administration program needed to help business owners recover from Hurricane Helene was set to run out of money in weeks, before Congress reconvenes.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
How climate change is impacting fall foliage
Climate change affects the conditions that trigger tree leaves to change colors in autumn. CBS News climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains the factors that contribute to fall foliage.Yesterday - Climate -
Business - CNBC
Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings as threats rise
More than 80% of buyers now consider climate risk when purchasing a home, according to a survey by Zillow.Yesterday - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
For Congress, Disaster Funding Has Its Own Perils
Congressional leaders deferred a debate over sending federal money to respond to Hurricane Helene until after the election, delaying a potentially messy political fight.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
After Years of Covering Climate Change in N.C., a Photographer Sees His Town Destroyed
After years of documenting the effects of climate change in his home state of North Carolina, a photographer found himself in the path of a hurricane.Yesterday - Climate -
Top stories - BBC News
Will carbon capture help the UK tackle climate change?
Will the plan announced today make a difference to the planet and is it worth the huge price tag?2 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Hurricane Helene is a humanitarian crisis – and a climate disaster | Rebecca Solnit
Behind the violence of extreme weather is that of the fossil fuel industry, and Americans are suffering for it. The weather we used to have shaped the behavior of the water we used to have – how ...2 days ago - Climate -
World - The Guardian
Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate as climate heats
Analysis of satellite data finds plant cover has increased more than tenfold over the last few decades. Plant cover across the Antarctic peninsula has soared more than tenfold over the last few ...2 days ago - Climate -
World - Financial Times
How climate risk will complicate central bankers’ jobs
Severe weather events are intensifying and so too are their economic impacts2 days ago - Climate -
Politics - The Hill
Asheville shows even 'climate havens' are vulnerable
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Asheville shows even 'climate havens' are vulnerable Western North Carolina, and specifically ...2 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In a new weekly feature of our Climate Forward newsletter, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise that are going toward stopping climate change.2 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Climate Fix: Solutions for a Warming World
In our new weekly series, we’re covering the vast amount of investment, ingenuity and scientific expertise going toward stopping climate change.2 days ago - Climate -
World - The New York Times
A NOAA Climate Agency in Asheville Was Knocked Out by Helene
The National Centers for Environmental Information in Asheville, N.C., sweep together data from around the world to help track Earth’s warming.2 days ago - Climate -
Tech - ABC News
World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change
Winter sports are facing a long-time crisis because of climate change and the International Ski and Snowboard Federation has teamed up with the United Nations weather agency2 days ago - Climate -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Helene relief funding up in the air with Congress in break
Federal relief funds for recovery from Helene are in limbo with Congress still in recess. President Biden is pushing for lawmakers to regroup soon as many in the Southeast struggle without power ...3 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Starbucks invests in two innovation farms to help climate-proof its coffee
The coffee giant buys 3% of the world's coffee supply, which has been pressured in recent years due to extreme weather.3 days ago -
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Politics - The Hill
Here's how to improve the way Congress works
The House Rules Committee held a hearing on proposed rules changes for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Derek Kilmer recommending non-policy bipartisan retreats and planning meetings to foster trust ...3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...3 days ago -
World - The New York Times
A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond
Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.3 days ago - Climate -
Politics - Politico
Johnson slams Biden-Harris admin for ‘hypocritical’ Israel stance
The Republican speaker said the administration’s “weak” foreign policy contributed to escalating violence in the Middle East on Tuesday.4 days ago - Israel -
Politics - Politico
Rubio defends Trump's approach to Russia-Ukraine war
“I'm not on Russia's side — but unfortunately the reality of it is that the way the war in Ukraine is going to end is with a negotiated settlement,” he said.September 29 - Donald Trump -
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