Play4min 17secResearchers can now explain how climate change is affecting your weatherJuly 7, 2022 8:30 AMBy Rebecca Hersher For decades, it was impossible to say that a specific weather event was caused, or even made worse, by climate change. But advanced research methods are changing that.
Play3min 51secElectric vehicles expected to make up nearly 60 percent of new car sales by 2035July 1, 2022 7:05 PMBy Paul HuttnerCarmakers produced more electric vehicles in 2021, while the share of new gasoline and diesel cars dipped 9 percent.
War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversialJune 29, 2022 4:00 AMBy Julia Simon The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.
Play4min 26secDid the historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer have to be so bad? June 28, 2022 4:00 AMBy Dan KrakerThe historic flooding on Rainy Lake this summer has been driven by record-setting spring rains that fell on top of a late-melting winter snowpack. But many residents believe that more could have been done to prevent the worst impacts of the flooding.
Play4min 22secWind energy is helping fuel rural economiesJune 24, 2022 5:09 PMBy Paul HuttnerA recent study found local incomes rise by around 5 percent and home values by 2.6 percent in areas near large wind projects.
Factual climate change reporting can influence Americans positively, but not for longJune 24, 2022 3:17 AMBy Ayana Archie Climate change has impacted the world's water, air and land masses. But today's news media isn't designed to reinforce public belief, say researchers.
You've likely been affected by climate change. Your long-term finances might be, tooJune 21, 2022 4:14 AMBy Rebecca Hersher Most Americans have recently been affected by extreme weather and support efforts to protect against future disasters, a new survey finds. And many people suffer long-term financial problems.
Play4min 41secLocals endure monthslong emotional grind of living beside flooding Rainy Lake June 21, 2022 4:00 AMBy Dan KrakerPeople who have battled rising floodwaters on Rainy Lake along the Canadian border since the end of April finally got some good news last week when the giant lake crested. But weeks of constant work and stress have taken an emotional toll.
The longest day: The first day of summer arrives in the Northern HemisphereJune 21, 2022 2:00 AMBy Ayana Archie The summer solstice officially begins at 5:13 a.m. Tuesday on the East Coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Play4min 22secShareholders push Travelers insurance company to better address climate changeJune 17, 2022 4:55 PMBy Paul HuttnerAccording to the resolution, the company is not doing enough to address climate change, while also paying out settlements associated with it.