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Why it's so dangerous to walk through floodwaters
Floodwaters might not immediately look dangerous, but they can put you at risk of injuries, diseases and exposure to hazardous materials.
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Vulnerable to climate change, New York constructs seawall
After major storms highlighted New York's weaknesses in the face of climate change, the city is erecting a $1.45-billion system of walls and floodgates to protect it from rising sea levels.
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Alaska bans fishing on the Yukon as salmon dwindle
Two salmon species have all but disappeared from Alaska's Yukon River this year, prompting the state to shut down fishing in an effort to save them.
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Updated climate plan predicts steamy Pennsylvania future without action
Residents in the southern half of Pennsylvania could spend up to 103 days each year living with temperatures that exceed 90 degrees by 2100, according to the state's updated Climate Action Plan.
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EPA chief dismisses dozens of key science advisers picked under Trump
EPA Administrator Michael Regan will dismiss outside experts appointed by President Trump from two key advisory panels, a move he says will reduce the heavy influence of industry over the agency’s environmental regulations.
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Biden’s secret weapon to cleaning up energy is spelled FERC
President Joe Biden outlined ambitious new plans for taking on climate change on Wednesday, but the most potent weapon may already be in his arsenal.
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‘Unprecedented’ Arctic wildfires are raging, showcasing how region is warming much faster than rest of world
The Arctic is on fire. Wildfires in the world's northernmost lands, typically triggered by lightning, are nothing new. But this time it's different, scientists say.
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