Tropical Storm Fay is bringing heavy rains to the mid-Atlantic and northeast U.S. as the storm heads north towards an expected landfall in New Jersey or New York by Friday evening. At 11 a.m. EDT Friday, July 10, tropical storm […]

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Wildfires burned much less acreage in the U.S. than average during the first half of the year, but with hot and dry conditions expected over much of the nation in the coming months, fire activity is likely to ramp up. […]

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Summer and fall are great seasons to enjoy the outdoors. But if you’re already spending extra time outside because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be out of ideas on how to make fresh-air activities feel special. Here are a […]

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Transportation is the largest contributor to climate change in the United States. It accounts for roughly a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. “If we are serious about climate and pollution, focusing on transportation is absolutely critical, and getting people into […]

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Australian author and critic James Bradley stunned with his previous novel, Clade, a multi-generational story about a swiftly changing planet. His latest novel, Ghost Species, encompasses similar themes of ecological loss and climate catastrophe. It introduces us to Kate Larkin, […]

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Many elderly people want to live independently. But that can be difficult if they become unable to do – or afford – basic home maintenance. “These are individuals who … deserve to be able to age in the community that […]

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An area of low pressure located over the coastal waters of southeast North Carolina on the morning of Thursday, July 9 is likely to develop into a tropical depression or subtropical depression or storm by Friday, July 10. The system, […]

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From flash floods and landslides to wildfires, climate-related emergencies can arise anywhere, anytime. Safeguard your family by preparing in advance an evacuation plan you can follow no matter where or when action may be needed. A solid plan and the […]

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Rainforests are an important defense against climate change because they absorb carbon. But many are being destroyed on a massive scale. In the tropics, farmers often slash and burn forests to clear fertile land for crops. The practice involves cutting […]

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Forgive me, if you will, a sports analogy. With the first call of “Play ball!” and the opening pitch of what will have to pass (or won’t) for the 2020 major league baseball season now scheduled to start in just […]

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