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Some rivers suddenly change course, and we may finally know why
Satellite images gave researchers an unpredicted look at avulsions—when rivers abruptly shift.
Low-carbon energy minimizes racial disparities in neighborhoods with air pollution
Switching to renewables and carbon sequestration especially helps vulnerable communities.
Forecasters predict an abnormally high number of storms for this hurricane season—again
Forecasters have prepared a backup list of storm names in case we run through the alphabet.
Climate change is making the ocean lose its memory. Here’s what that means.
This could spell trouble for predicting future weather patterns.
Boat noise is driving humpback whale moms into deep, dangerous water
Increased boat traffic in shallow water is driving humpback whale mothers and their calves farther out into the ocean.
AI can help fight climate change—but it can also make it worse
The technology could be a crucial tool for scientists and policymakers.
A climate adaptation experiment is taking place in one of NYC’s biggest parks
Central Park Climate Lab will study the effects of heat waves, record rains, and algae blooms, hoping to help other green spaces.
The NY Bight could write the book on how we build offshore wind farms in the future
The record-breaking ocean lease will power close to 2 million homes. But it also has the potential to improve supply and labor chains in the US.
Climate change-emboldened ticks are killing off moose in Maine
The state is experiencing the worst recorded die-off of calves so far.
Pollution kills 1 in 6 people worldwide
It is time to treat carcinogens, dirty water, and other sources of pollution like a health crisis.