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Smoke, Fire, Floods: US Faces Triple Extreme Summer Weather Threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern US from the Great Lakes to Washington, DC on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes now burning in 15 states.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
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"A Law That Kills": Building Workers In US' Texas On Water-Break Ban
The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a month has taken a particularly high toll on construction workers, who are often exposed to temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius).
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Extreme Weather In US Caused Damage Worth $165 Billion: Report
Major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, drought and a fierce winter storm caused more than $165 billion in damage in the United States last year with climate change "supercharging" some extreme weather, a US government report said Tuesday.
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'Extreme Heat Belt' Will Impact Over 100 Million Americans By 2053: Report
An area of intensely warm weather -- a so-called "extreme heat belt" -- with at least 1 day per year in which the heat index hits 125 Fahrenheit, is expected to cover a US region home to more than 100 million people by the year 2053, a report said.
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Make America Greener: Biden's "Ambitious" Climate Plan Gets Senate Nod
After 18 months of arduous negotiations and a marathon night of debate, the US Senate on Sunday passed Joe Biden's ambitious climate, tax and health care plan -- a significant victory for the president ahead of crucial midterm elections.
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US Climate Change Legislation Seeks Renewal Of Ties With India
A group of 10 US Senators have introduced a comprehensive international climate change legislation that among other things seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India in this sector, ahead of next week''s Leaders'' Summit on Climate being
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India, America Can Come Together To Find Tech To Tackle Climate Change: US Envoy
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said India and the US can come together to find new fuels and technologies to help deal with climate change.
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India Announcing Net-Zero Target Not "Absolute Requirement": US Climate Envoy
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said it will be great if India announces a net-zero emission target for 2050, but "that's not an absolute requirement".
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US Officially Back In Paris Accord, Vows Climate Action
The United States on Friday officially returned to the Paris climate accord, with President Joe Biden vowing to make the fight against global warming a top priority.
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Greta Thunberg Calls Out "Biggest Carbon Polluter" US In Powerful Speech
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, delivered a pointed message before a U.S. congressional hearing on Wednesday: "I don't want you to listen to me. I want you to listen to the scientists."
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Donald Trump Poised To Roll Back Climate Protections
US President Donald Trump will roll back a slew of environmental protections enacted by Former US President Barack Obama, in a bid to untether the fossil fuel industry.
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Mark Ruffalo Calls Barack Obama 'Immoral' At Climate Rally
Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo accused US President Barack Obama on Sunday of hypocrisy for allowing fracking and other fossil fuel extraction while presenting himself as a green president.
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US Climate Change Campaigner Dies Snorkelling At Great Barrier Reef
Award-winning American environmental photographer Gary Braasch died on Monday while snorkelling at the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Smoke, Fire, Floods: US Faces Triple Extreme Summer Weather Threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern US from the Great Lakes to Washington, DC on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes now burning in 15 states.
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Aspergillus: The Fungi That Can Eat Humans 'Inside Out', Spark A Pandemic
Aspergillus species are "widespread environmental saprotrophs" that can cause severe infections in humans, livestock, and plants.
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Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
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"A Law That Kills": Building Workers In US' Texas On Water-Break Ban
The crushing heatwave that has blanketed much of the southern United States for nearly a month has taken a particularly high toll on construction workers, who are often exposed to temperatures exceeding 105 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius).
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Extreme Weather In US Caused Damage Worth $165 Billion: Report
Major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, drought and a fierce winter storm caused more than $165 billion in damage in the United States last year with climate change "supercharging" some extreme weather, a US government report said Tuesday.
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'Extreme Heat Belt' Will Impact Over 100 Million Americans By 2053: Report
An area of intensely warm weather -- a so-called "extreme heat belt" -- with at least 1 day per year in which the heat index hits 125 Fahrenheit, is expected to cover a US region home to more than 100 million people by the year 2053, a report said.
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Make America Greener: Biden's "Ambitious" Climate Plan Gets Senate Nod
After 18 months of arduous negotiations and a marathon night of debate, the US Senate on Sunday passed Joe Biden's ambitious climate, tax and health care plan -- a significant victory for the president ahead of crucial midterm elections.
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US Climate Change Legislation Seeks Renewal Of Ties With India
A group of 10 US Senators have introduced a comprehensive international climate change legislation that among other things seeks to reinvigorate bilateral cooperation with India in this sector, ahead of next week''s Leaders'' Summit on Climate being
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India, America Can Come Together To Find Tech To Tackle Climate Change: US Envoy
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said India and the US can come together to find new fuels and technologies to help deal with climate change.
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India Announcing Net-Zero Target Not "Absolute Requirement": US Climate Envoy
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry on Thursday said it will be great if India announces a net-zero emission target for 2050, but "that's not an absolute requirement".
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US Officially Back In Paris Accord, Vows Climate Action
The United States on Friday officially returned to the Paris climate accord, with President Joe Biden vowing to make the fight against global warming a top priority.
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Greta Thunberg Calls Out "Biggest Carbon Polluter" US In Powerful Speech
Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a global movement for climate change, delivered a pointed message before a U.S. congressional hearing on Wednesday: "I don't want you to listen to me. I want you to listen to the scientists."
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Donald Trump Poised To Roll Back Climate Protections
US President Donald Trump will roll back a slew of environmental protections enacted by Former US President Barack Obama, in a bid to untether the fossil fuel industry.
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Mark Ruffalo Calls Barack Obama 'Immoral' At Climate Rally
Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo accused US President Barack Obama on Sunday of hypocrisy for allowing fracking and other fossil fuel extraction while presenting himself as a green president.
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US Climate Change Campaigner Dies Snorkelling At Great Barrier Reef
Award-winning American environmental photographer Gary Braasch died on Monday while snorkelling at the northern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
