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September 9, 2024 1:33 PM

Florida’s coral reefs are still ailing but doing better

A year after the worst coral bleaching ever recorded, Florida's reefs are slowly recovering. Despite elevated ocean temperatures, scientists say this summer they didn’t see significant bleaching.

by Greg Allen

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September 9, 2024 5:00 AM

Can the most popular red wine in the U.S. endure climate change?

Bold cabernet sauvignon wines made Napa Valley famous. Now, hotter temperatures are starting to damage the grapes, so some wineries are starting to experiment.

by Lauren Sommer

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September 9, 2024 4:24 AM

Dozens dead in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi flooding, state media report

Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades, with winds up to 92 mph. The country’s meteorological agency warns continuing downpours could cause floods and landslides.

by The Associated Press

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September 3, 2024 11:57 AM

A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests

From salamanders and salmon to bears and mountain lions, David Herasimtschuk’s images illustrate not only the beauty of the forests and their creatures but the symbiotic relationships that are vital to the forests’ health and the planet’s welfare.

by Ben de la Cruz

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August 22, 2024 3:27 PM

After feedback, Xcel changes plan to charge more for electricity during peak hours

Xcel Energy proposed charging variable rates to better reflect the actual cost of delivering electricity during times of peak demand. The utility now says the program will be voluntary for customers who choose to opt in, and the peak rates won’t be as high.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 15, 2024 5:00 PM

Woman takes French oil company to court for mother’s death

One of the first “climate homicide” cases claims an oil company is accountable for a woman’s death.

by Paul Huttner, Matthew Alvarez and Ngoc Bui

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August 14, 2024 4:01 AM

Here’s why snake hunters from across the U.S. are wading into the Florida Everglades

The annual Florida Python Challenge invites participants to catch and kill invasive Burmese pythons, which feed on the state's native animal population.

by Joe Hernandez

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August 14, 2024 4:00 AM

The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why

Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.

by Rebecca Hersher

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August 14, 2024 4:00 AM

In the Twin Cities, mapping the warming urban heat island to prepare for an even hotter future

This summer, volunteers collected detailed temperature and humidity data across Hennepin and Ramsey counties. It’s part of an effort to map the urban heat island in the Twin Cities to help plan for climate change-fueled extreme heat.

by Dan Kraker