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Marine Heatwaves
Heatwaves don’t just occur on land. Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and duration due to climate change, impacting marine ecosystems and industries.
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Heat Streaks are Stretching
Bouts of extreme heat are getting longer, which can take a toll on our health and increase cooling costs.
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Hotter Climate, More Cooling Demand
It’s a vicious cycle: higher temperatures create a greater demand for air conditioning, which drives energy consumption and fossil fuel burning, which in turn leads to higher temperatures.
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Hiking Hazards: Ticks and Poison Ivy
Poison ivy and the Lyme disease-carrying blacklegged tick may both pose more of a threat to public health now, as a result of climate change.
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This News Bites: More Mosquito Days
As the climate warms, mosquito-friendly weather is increasing in much of the U.S.—raising the risk for mosquito-borne diseases.
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2020 More Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is happening more oftenーcreating dangerous conditions, especially for outdoor workers and low-income communities.
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Global Temperatures Near Hottest on Record
The numbers are in for the first half of 2020’s global temperatures—and they are nearly the hottest on record once again.
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Humid Heat Extremes on the Rise
As the climate warms, the frequency of extreme heat and humidity has already doubled in most U.S. locations.
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