As atmospheric rivers continue to hit California, USA TODAY explains how they happen and why they are getting more intense. RELATED: Atmospheric river drenches California, […]
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Glaciers melting faster than scientists expected due to climate change | USA TODAY
The world's glaciers are melting faster than scientists expected as global temperatures increase. RELATED: Southern states struck by tornadoes, severe storms | USA TODAY » […]
Continue readingAustralia pushes back against UNESCO over status of Great Barrier Reef | USA TODAY
Australian officials argued against UNESCO's recommendation to put the Great Barrier Reef on the endangered species list. RELATED: Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii | […]
Continue readingWinter weather outlook: La Niña prediction via NOAA | USA TODAY
In a third consecutive La Niña winter, NOAA predicts drier weather in the South with wetter conditions from the Ohio Valley to the Pacific Northwest. […]
Continue readingLake and river droughts: how climate change is drying up waterways | USA TODAY
Around the world, lakes and rivers have reached historically low water levels amid intense drought. RELATED: Climate change is slowly killing Yosemite forests | USA […]
Continue readingSoaring summer temps could be the new norm in Europe | USA TODAY
The United Kingdom's Met Office Hadley Centre predicts average temperatures will increase even with greenhouse gas emissions reductions. RELATED: Grand Canyon in Arizona flooded with […]
Continue readingWeather events could impact your home insurance rates. Here’s why. | JUST THE FAQs
If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, wildfires or tornadoes, it may be more expensive to insure your home. Here's why. RELATED: Flu […]
Continue readingHistoric drought conditions affect Utah’s Great Salt Lake water levels | USA TODAY
Historic drought conditions made worse by climate change have caused Utah's Great Salt Lake water levels to drop to a record low. RELATED: Climate change: […]
Continue readingAir pollution impacts some Americans more than others. Here’s why. | JUST THE FAQS
Four out of 10 Americans breathe polluted air every day, and some are bearing that burden more than others. Here’s why. RELATED: Climate change: How […]
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