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Is THIS the Climate Tipping Point of No Return?

Arctic air is warming, causing scientists to worry that melting arctic ice and snow could also lead to a sudden permafrost thaw and release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) that forms a climate tipping point or feedback loop. Thawing of permafrost has been linked to releasing zombie viruses …

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What is the RISKIEST Region in the US as the Climate Changes?

Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change, from hazards such as flooding, wildfire, storms, drought and …

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We Can't Pretend Climate Change Impacts Aren't Already Here

We Can't Pretend Climate Change Impacts Aren't Already Here

Two vital water sources – Lake Powell and Lake Mead – are hitting dangerously low levels in the American southwest, and they are projected to get even lower as the year goes on. A terrifying drought now threatens the water and electricity supply for millions of Americans, and this is …

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President Joe Biden announces executive actions to address climate change l GMA

President Joe Biden announces executive actions to address climate change l GMA

The president’s initiatives to address the “existential threat” largely provide more funding for existing programs but fall short of declaring a climate national emergency. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3OoAl0a BREAKING NEWS: President Biden tests positive for COVID-19: https://abcn.ws/3PNhxbR #ABCNews #Biden #ClimateChange source

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Biden Administration Launches Interactive Climate Change Map

Biden Administration Launches Interactive Climate Change Map

The Biden administration published an interactive map on September 8 that shows climate hazards, including flooding, drought, and fires in the U.S. The map also shows future projections and lists federal programs and funding available to communities to help tackle these issues. The real-time data is intended to aid in …

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Parts of world on brink of ‘sustained heat’ beyond human tolerance decades earlier than expected, researchers warn

Parts of world on brink of ‘sustained heat’ beyond human tolerance decades earlier than expected, researchers warn

[ad_1] “Intolerable” heat and humidity caused by global warming had been expected in the coming decades, but now researchers have found that the crisis is already here. A new study identifies thousands of previously rare or unprecedented bouts of extreme heat and humidity are taking place now across the world in Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and …

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