A Maine town debates Poland Spring water extraction rights
For the fifth time since it received its original permit in 2005, the Poland Spring bottling company is…
Climate Change Has Unleashed an Entirely New Type of Heatwave: The ‘Snow Eater’
In mid-March, a record-shattering heat dome engulfed the western United States, sending summer-like temperatures high into the mountains.…
Preparing for the 41st Bridger Ridge Run
http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. View of the Bridger Range…
Commentary: Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
As the climate changes, the impact of any disaster will increasingly depend not only on the primary event…
What You Need to Know About Puerto Rico’s Water Crisis
A resident collects water from a tanker truck at a distribution point in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on…
NOAA says the Lower 48 US states set a record for hottest month in July
KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) — The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to…
Company creates plastic from sugar to help solve microplastics problem
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t…
Italy, France, Germany battle extreme heat as Europe faces record temperatures
Mist fans at Rome’s Colosseum as Italy issues highest heat alert Italy placed all its major cities under…
Drought can affect your drinking water long after the rain returns :: WRAL.com
Recent rain has eased drought conditions across much of North Carolina, but experts say the effects of months…
Climate change forces family to leave behind ‘beautiful’ life in Tuvalu
Sisters Poeva and Akesa describe life in their home country of Tuvalu as “beautiful”. “We have coconut trees,”…
Colorado River deal falls short, leaving California in limbo
By Rachel Becker, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Dire water…
Europe drought threatens energy, shipping and growth
An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among…