Forecasters say strong El Nino could boost heat, drought and rain
Seasonal models are predicting an El Nino climate pattern that could be the strongest on record, bringing with…
The climate crisis and its heat is coming for your groceries
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Worst-Case Scenarios for El Niño Are Literally Off the Charts
Chances of a “super” El Niño are rising as several climate models predict off-the-charts increases in Pacific sea…
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation rates drop, but El Nino could threaten recovery
SAO PAULO (AP) — The administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva frequently touts how it…
California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides
California just gave plastic producers until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable — the most…
Ancient Earth Repeatedly Thawed during Catastrophic Ice Ages, New Research Suggests
Earth experienced extreme climate swings during the Neoproterozoic epoch (one billion to 538.8 million years ago), including the…
South African authorities declare national disaster over deadly flooding
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 10 people are dead with many homes destroyed in flooding caused by torrential…
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
NUEVA VENECIA, Colombia (AP) — Leaning over the side of a small speedboat, Jhon Cantillo scoops up a…
More than cuddly critters. Climate change puts unusual plants at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters…
New Species of Fossil Koala Found in Museum Drawer
Long-overlooked fossils in the Western Australian Museum collection have been identified as a new species of koala. Named…
‘Massive’ £200bn increase in funds needed to stop land around world turning to dust, UN warns
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How a “super El Niño” could push climate change over a tipping point
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