Global Warming Driving Heat, Calif. Drought
Climate change turned up the heat on California's drought, heat that could become commonplace by the 2030s …
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It’s Official: After Much Ado, El Nino Arrives
impacts will be muted
A weak El Nino has finally emerged a year after its first signs of forming, will have milder impact on weather…
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Arctic Sea Ice Is Getting Thinner, Faster: Study
now more susceptible to melting
Sea ice is not just shrinking in the Arctic, it's also thinning, and potentially more rapidly than previously thought …
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Solar Energy Jobs Growing By Leaps & Bounds
Bright Future Ahead
The solar power industry saw a nearly 22 percent jump in employment in 2014 with hiring expected to continue increasing …
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Climate Change A Factor In Syrian Conflict
New Jobs Arise to Help Prepare for Disasters
Sunny Side East: Solar Takes Off in Eastern U.S.
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After Much Ado, El Niño Officially Declared
A weak El Nino has finally emerged a year after its first signs of forming, but weather impacts will be muted.
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Arctic Sea Ice Is Getting Thinner, Faster
Sea ice is not just shrinking in the Arctic, it's also thinning, and potentially more rapidly than previously thought.
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Solar Energy Jobs Growing By Leaps and Bounds
The solar power industry saw a nearly 22 percent jump in employment in 2014 with hiring expected to continue.
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Global Warming Upped Heat Driving California’s Drought
Climate change turned up the heat on California's drought, heat that could be a fixture by the 2030s.
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Climate Change a ‘Contributing Factor’ in Syrian Conflict
Climate change upped the odds of drought in Syria that directly preceded civil unrest and the rise of ISIS.
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Climate Adaptation Experts Help Prepare for Disaster
As the planet warms, new careers as climate adaption specialists emerge to help businesses prepare for disasters.
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Looming Warming Spurt Could Reshape Climate Debate
Humanity may be about to experience unprecedented temperature rise. Will it prompt climate action?
After Much Ado, El Niño Officially Declared
Arctic Sea Ice Is Getting Thinner, Faster
Solar Energy Jobs Growing By Leaps and Bounds
Global Warming Upped Heat Driving California’s Drought
Climate Change a ‘Contributing Factor’ in Syrian Conflict
Climate Adaptation Experts Help Prepare for Disaster
Looming Warming Spurt Could Reshape Climate Debate
