A new study has found that 23% of older adults around the world will experience extreme heat by 2050, with Black communities in the U.S. being the most vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat.
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To feel less heat we need more trees
Places with minimal tree canopy experience significantly higher temperatures than greener neighborhoods.
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Biden signs executive order establishing office of environmental justice
‘These communities with environmental justice concerns face even greater burdens due to climate change.’
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Survey: Minnesotans worried about climate change, but hopeful on solutions
In a survey released this fall by the University of Minnesota, 76% of residents said they’re concerned about climate change.
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Monarch butterflies join endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change and pesticides
Listing the monarch butterfly draws attention to its status and to areas where more research is needed to understand factors contributing to its decline.
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Climate change is a justice issue—these 6 charts show why
To reduce climate change and protect those who are most vulnerable, it’s important to understand where emissions come from.
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Only Gambia has sufficient plans in place to fight climate change
The new report revealed that only Gambia, the small West African nation, has plans compatible with the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
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Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill; Dems poised to push through $3.5 trillion budget
The Senate-passed infrastructure bill encompasses each part of the American economy and should strengthen the United States’ global warming response.
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United Nations issues ‘Code Red’ for humanity in climate crisis
‘We need concrete plans to phase out fossil fuels in the near term. As the scientists at the IPCC make clear, there is no time left to waste.’
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Water restrictions issued in the Twin Cities in light of the drought
Water restrictions are in effect for the Twin Cities metro area in light of the ongoing drought.