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Climate change could double household water costs in some cities, study finds

Household water costs could nearly double in some American cities as climate change further stresses municipal water systems.

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The climate upside of higher gas prices

The Iran War’s unexpected environmental boost: electric vehicle sales.
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Forecasters predict strengthening El Niño to reach historic levels

Federal forecasters say an intensifying El Niño is growing so fast it's on the way to becoming very strong, even reaching historic levels this fall.

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How to build a highway in the age of climate change

A San Francisco Bay Area highway project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify roads against rising sea levels.
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British Columbia isn’t ready for the next heat wave, doctors say

Poor, senior and disabled people are being left behind, and the province hasn’t divested from fossil fuels yet.

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The Arctic Ocean may have passed a crucial tipping point that could harm food webs and worsen climate change

Sea ice loss seems to have triggered a decline in the nutrient nitrate, affecting the tiny organisms that form the foundations of marine food chains and absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a new study
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More ‘deadly’ heat is on the way: Can Europe’s waterways cool us down and replace air conditioning?

Europe’s warming climate — which is conclusively caused by the persistent burning of fossil fuels — has resulted in calls for the continent to embrace air conditioning.

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Climate change-driven heat, weather extremes impact specialty crop farmers

Farmers are experiencing shorter planting windows and potential loss of crops because of periods of early-season heat followed by a freeze.

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AI’s no-win choice: Using huge amounts of water or energy

Tech companies face a fundamental choice with no winning answer for keeping data centers cool.
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A fraction of promised climate money reaches Amazon communities: Interview with Latimpacto’s leaders

The Amazon is the largest rainforest on Earth, with many funders making financial commitments to conserve this crucial ecosystem. Yet, when the declarations are traced to the ground, the capital is rarely there.

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Colorado cut $11.4 million in penalties for oil firms submitting fake cleanup data

Residents, activists, and a state commissioner critiqued the deals, approved under the top oil regulator, who is stepping down following a DeSmog investigation.

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