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The U.S. Department of Defense has listed climate change as a national security threat, and is now taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint. The U.S. Army was first to unveil a sweeping climate strategy earlier this year. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has a look at some of the goals …

The Weather Authority meteorologists Mark Collins and Danielle Uliano talk about the historic heats waves across western Europe and the U.S. source

Here’s why approx 69% of Texas cotton farmers are expected to abandon their crops this year This video was made with support from Climate Power. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube » Subscribe to NowThis …

Investigators in Colorado are looking into the possibility that spontaneous combustion inside an  abandoned underground coal mine may have triggered the most destructive fire in the state’s history. More than 1,000 homes were lost when the blaze burned through several suburban communities there in late December. Until recently, wildfires in the Western U.S. occurred mainly …

While speaking at the United Nation’s climate change conference in Egypt, President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to “write a better story for the world” and alluded to the challenge he may face with his pledge with the House of Representatives after a Republican majority. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC …

Debate over how strongly to act on the climate crisis is playing out in the U.S. midterms in Arizona. Tom Walters reports. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For the latest news visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For a full video offering visit the CTV News …

Environmentalists are raising concerns about U.S. nuclear power plants – many of which are over 40 years old and in locations vulnerable to sea level rise or natural disasters – and radioactive waste storage. NBC News’ Cynthia McFadden presses officials on how they’re preparing for a potential emergency. » Subscribe …

CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy discusses how warmer water is causing more deadly and destructive hurricanes – and whether there should be rebuilding along the coast. #news #environment #hurricane “Face the Nation” is America’s premier Sunday morning public affairs program. The broadcast is one of the …

Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore discusses the ongoing politicization of climate change along with Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s decision to give away ownership of his $3 billion company to combat climate change. #foxbusiness Subscribe to Fox Business! https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX Business …

In a recent report the U.S. Navy described climate change as one of the most destabilizing forces of our time. It has now set a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Lauren Toms reports. source