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‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception

‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception

After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.

1 day ago
‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded

‘Uncharted territory’: Atmospheric CO2 hits highest concentration ever recorded

The changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic caused emissions to drop by about 7% in 2020 compared to 2019, but the drop was too small and too short in duration to show up as a significant deviation to the upward trend of CO2.

2 days ago
NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change

NASA finds direct evidence that humans are causing climate change

NASA has found direct evidence that shows how humans are impacting and causing a change in Earth’s climate.

April 1
Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say

Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say

Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.

March 31
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years

Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years

The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.

March 20
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21

The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21

The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.

March 19
Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US

Warm spring ahead: NOAA predicts above-average temperatures across most of US

Saturday will officially mark the first day of spring, and according to NOAA’s new U.S. Spring Outlook, the season may end up feeling more like summer.

March 18
Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances

Biden hopes to boost offshore wind as Massachusetts project advances

If approved, the $2B project would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. Biden has vowed to double offshore wind production by 2030.

March 9
Satellite images show kelp forest off California coast almost gone

Satellite images show kelp forest off California coast almost gone

In looking at satellite images of the Sonoma and Mendocino coast going back to 1985, researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz found the kelp forest declined by an average of 95% since 2013.

March 8
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds

Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds

Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.

March 6
Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic

Massive iceberg, 20x the size of Manhattan, breaks off in Antarctic

A massive iceberg, 20 times the size of Manhattan, broke off in the Antarctic according to the British Antarctic Survey.

February 28
US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal

US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal

World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.

February 19
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn

Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn

The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.

February 18
What to do if you are under a water boil order

What to do if you are under a water boil order

A water boil order can seem daunting, but FOX 26 has gathered some steps to take in case you find yourself needing to boil water for use or to drink.

February 17
Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings

Powerful quake strikes New Zealand, prompting tsunami warnings

The U.S. Geological Agency said the magnitude 7.7 quake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) southeast of the Loyalty Islands. The shaking was not expected to cause significant damage or fatalities on land.

February 10
Taking a government wide approach - the Climate Action Executive Orders

Taking a government wide approach - the Climate Action Executive Orders

From the White House: The content of the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad.

January 31
Transcript of President Biden's speech before signing executive orders on climate action

Transcript of President Biden's speech before signing executive orders on climate action

Transcript of President Biden's comments before signing executive orders on climate action.

January 31
How will Biden's aggressive action to tackle climate change affect Texas?

How will Biden's aggressive action to tackle climate change affect Texas?

President Biden's climate change-related executive orders are aggressive, but how will they affect jobs in Texas? Can they help prevent hurricanes from hitting the Gulf Coast?

January 28
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040

GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040

General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.

January 28
White House climate action leaders talk about Biden's executive orders

White House climate action leaders talk about Biden's executive orders

Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor, and John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate speak at the White House Press Briefing prior to President Biden signing climate and environmental executive orders on Wednesday, January 27, 2021

January 27
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Harris County reports a small number of rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people.

Harris County reports a small number of rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people.

Sixth person dies following SC mass shooting by former NFL player Phillip Adams, according to employer

Sixth person dies following SC mass shooting by former NFL player Phillip Adams, according to employer

Prince Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support after his father's death

Prince Charles: Royal family 'deeply grateful' for world's support after his father's death

100-year-old woman dances as Irish police serenade her with celebratory saxophone tune

100-year-old woman dances as Irish police serenade her with celebratory saxophone tune

Prayer vigil held for victims of mass shooting in Bryan

Prayer vigil held for victims of mass shooting in Bryan

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Family says pregnant mother of 2 was en route to celebrate Easter Sunday when she was killed

Family says pregnant mother of 2 was en route to celebrate Easter Sunday when she was killed

Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them

Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them

Police stress gun safety after deadly shooting of 8-month-old baby in Houston

Police stress gun safety after deadly shooting of 8-month-old baby in Houston

Harris County reports a small number of rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people.

Harris County reports a small number of rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people.

Hundreds of bats invade Houston couple's home, what you can do to keep your house bat free

Hundreds of bats invade Houston couple's home, what you can do to keep your house bat free

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