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February 24, 2021 5:33 PM

Fighting wildfires with fire: Why scientists are using prescribed burns to manage forests

A researcher and a reporter talk about using prescribed burns to reduce the threat of forest fires.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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February 23, 2021 6:29 AM

Interior nominee Haaland vows 'balance' on energy, climate

Deb Haaland, a New Mexico congresswoman named to lead the Interior Department, said she is committed to "strike the right balance" as the agency manages energy development and seeks to restore and protect the nation's sprawling federal lands.

by The Associated Press

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February 19, 2021 9:49 AM

Back in Paris accord, U.S. vows no more sidelining of climate

The United States officially returned to the Paris global climate accord on Friday, and U.S. leaders declared the nation could not afford to ever sideline the growing climate crisis again.

by The Associated Press

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February 18, 2021 6:46 PM

Texas grid failure strengthens calls to climate-proof energy infrastructure

The blackouts in Texas are just the latest example of of how vulnerable our power grids are to climate change-fueled extreme weather.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 17, 2021 7:54 PM

More deadly storms coming so prepare better, experts say

The crisis sounded an alarm for power systems throughout the country about the need to prepare for severe conditions, even those that go beyond historical trends. Experts say a lot needs to be done to prepare better for the storms sure to come.

by The Associated Press

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February 17, 2021 8:32 AM

'A complete bungle': Texas' energy pride goes out with cold

Anger over Texas' power grid failing in the face of a record winter freeze continued to mount Wednesday as millions of residents in the energy capital of the U.S. remained shivering with no assurances that their electricity and heat — out since Monday in many homes — would return soon or stay on once it finally does.

by The Associated Press

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February 17, 2021 5:26 AM

Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

Utility crews are racing to restore power to nearly 3.4 million utility customers around the U.S. who are still without electricity in the aftermath of a winter storm. Texas officials ordered 7 million people to boil tap water before drinking it following days of record low temperatures that damaged infrastructure and froze pipes.

by The Associated Press

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February 16, 2021 2:47 PM

David Pogue on ‘How to Prepare for Climate Change’

Record heat and warming oceans mean life on planet Earth is changing. Science and technology writer David Pogue outlined the scale of those changes and offers advice for how humans can adjust.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff