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Hurricanes and other disasters rarely sway voter opinions on climate change

Recent research shows that while extreme weather events like hurricanes and floods often cause significant damage, they seldom lead to long-term shifts in public opinion or political action on climate change.

Bob Berwyn reports for Inside Climate News.

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Senator Whitehouse puts climate change on budget committee’s agenda

For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mounting threat of climate change. Now he has a powerful new perch.
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Florida braces for potential double-digit billion-dollar insurance losses after Hurricane Milton

Despite avoiding worst-case scenarios, Hurricane Milton’s aftermath is expected to severely strain Florida’s already fragile insurance market, with damages potentially reaching billions of dollars.

Gary Fineout reports for POLITICO.

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Hurricane conspiracy theories fuel harassment of meteorologists

False claims about hurricanes being controlled or created by the government have led to increased harassment, including death threats, toward meteorologists working to deliver lifesaving weather forecasts.

Kate Selig reports for The New York Times.

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Ancient instincts block progress on today’s environmental crises

Our Stone Age brains still push us to make choices that worsen environmental problems, from overconsumption to resistance to change, hindering efforts to solve global crises.

Louise Fabiani writes for Undark.

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Fracking’s potential link to health risks is drawing more scrutiny

Public health experts are raising concerns about the potential dangers of fracking, citing studies that link gas drilling to serious health conditions like cancer and respiratory problems in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Karen Mansfield reports for Observer-Reporter.

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Rice farmers create temporary wetlands to aid migrating birds

A conservation initiative pays rice farmers in California's Central Valley to flood their fields earlier and keep them wet longer, creating crucial habitats for migrating shorebirds.

Natalia Mesa reports for High Country News.

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British Columbia election could determine future of wildlife conservation

British Columbia election could determine future of wildlife conservation

Nearly 2,000 at-risk species in British Columbia face habitat threats from logging, urban development, and other industries, making the upcoming provincial election a critical moment for conservation efforts.

Ainslie Cruickshank reports for The Narwhal.

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Washington's carbon pricing law faces repeal in November election

Washington state's Climate Commitment Act, a major law aimed at cutting carbon emissions and funding environmental programs, may be repealed by voters this fall due to opposition over rising fuel costs.

Hallie Golden reports for The Associated Press.

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Clean energy jobs go unnoticed by many despite growing demand

In Philadelphia, a nonprofit program teaches low-income residents valuable clean energy skills, yet many remain unaware of the job opportunities in this fast-growing sector.

Isabella O’Malley reports for The Associated Press.

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California looks for ways to safeguard climate laws from federal rollback

California is developing strategies to protect its ambitious climate policies from being dismantled if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election and follows through on promises to weaken federal regulations.

Coral Davenport reports for The New York Times.

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Medical schools in Europe to expand climate-related health training

Medical schools across Europe are adding more courses on diseases and conditions worsened by the climate crisis, including mosquito-borne illnesses and heatstroke.

Kat Lay reports for The Guardian

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