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Environment modification or “simply the weather condition?” Here’s how to address that

Environment modification or “simply the weather condition?” Here’s how to address...

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Enlarge / A fizzling Hurricane Sandy churns over the Northeastern US at night after making landfall in 2012. Every once in a while, a day comes along to remind you that weather is more than a trusty source of social lubrication for awkward elevator encounters. Severe weather can threaten property, homes, and even lives. If…
Biden administration puts a price on carbon

Biden administration puts a price on carbon

On Friday, the Biden administration announced it had fulfilled the requirements of one of the executive orders issued on the very first day of his presidency: determining what's called the "social cost of carbon." This figure tries to capture the cumulative economic value achieved by investing in limiting carbon emissions now. As such, carbon's social…
No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing

No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing

Enlarge / Aerial view of a subdivision in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale. The nation’s fifth-largest city and surrounding metropolitan area is officially tapped out of groundwater, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Thursday, adding another item to the state’s long list of water woes. By 2121, the Phoenix metro area will be short of nearly…
Natural gas customers in Texas get stuck with $3.4 billion cold-snap surcharge

Natural gas customers in Texas get stuck with $3.4 billion cold-snap...

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Getty Images Texans will be paying for the effects of last February’s cold snap for decades to come, as the state’s oil and gas regulator approved a plan for natural gas utilities to recover $3.4 billion in debt they incurred during the storm. The regulator, the Railroad Commission, is allowing utilities to issue bonds to…
It’s really f—ing hot, and it’s really our fault

It’s really f—ing hot, and it’s really our fault

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"Climate breakdown has begun," declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Guterres is not a climate expert himself, but in this case, he's basing his opinion on the data and analyses generated by the actual experts. If you thought this year was a bit of a weather suffer-fest, it probably wasn't your imagination, as the Northern Hemisphere…
Florida is rejecting $320 million in federal funding to reduce emissions, calling it ‘politicization of our roadways’

Florida is rejecting $320 million in federal funding to reduce emissions,...

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Though Florida has become known for politicizing everything from school libraries to Disney World, the Sunshine State draws the line at highways.Florida state officials have turned down an influx of $320 million of federal dollars to address infrastructure and emissions, claiming the money is politicized because it's meant to address climate change.Jared Perdue, the secretary…
Microsoft says commercial use of fusion-produced energy will be available within 5 years as part of new deal with Sam Altman-backed Helion

Microsoft says commercial use of fusion-produced energy will be available within...

Microsoft and fusion energy company Helion announced a first-of-its-kind contract Wednesday. Microsoft became the first comapny to commit to buying electricity produced entirely from fusion by 2028. Fusion is the clean energy source of the stars in space, but experts have said its likely still decades away on Earth. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for…
A big boost to Europe’s climate-change goals

A big boost to Europe’s climate-change goals

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Enlarge / Materials such as steel, cement, aluminum, electricity, fertilizer, hydrogen, and iron will soon be subject to greenhouse gas emissions fees when imported into Europe.Monty Rakusen/Getty The year 2023 was a big one for climate news, from record heat to world leaders finally calling for a transition away from fossil fuels. In a lesser-known…
The world’s energy situation is not as terrible as you might expect

The world’s energy situation is not as terrible as you might...

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The past several years have seen a lot of unexpected turbulence in the global energy market. Lockdowns during the early pandemic response caused energy use to plunge in 2020, but carbon emissions soared as the economy rebounded in 2021. Early 2022, however, saw Russia invade Ukraine and attempt to use its energy exports as leverage…
Researchers discovered a hidden Antarctic landscape under a layer of ice over a mile thick that shows how different the continent looked millions of years ago

Researchers discovered a hidden Antarctic landscape under a layer of ice...

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Researchers recently found an "undiscovered landscape" beneath Antarctica's ice. The continent once looked very different and was much warmer.  Researchers are eager to learn more about Antarctica's past, especially since its ice is melting. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

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