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West Nile Crippling El Pasoans, Rising Temperatures Play Role
Most U.S. cities have experienced an increase in the average number of mosquito disease danger days each year. El Paso's increase was larger than most, raising risks of West Nile infections.
U.S. Faces a Rise in Mosquito ‘Disease Danger Days’
Climate change is causing a change in location of disease-carrying mosquitoes as the world warms, likely leading to a significant public health challenge in the U.S.
Missouri Farms Hold Big Potential as Carbon Storehouse
Missouri farms as carbon storehouse? A new study finds big potential in the Show Me State.
As Seas Rise, Americans Use Nature to Fight Worsening Erosion
Rising costs from flooding and erosion are prompting Americans, military bases and government agencies to opt for more natural alternatives.
Air Conditioning Costs Rise With Arizona’s Heat
Air conditioning is becoming more vital as temperatures rise, pushing up utility bills and putting comfortable levels of cooling out of the reach of some.
Report: The High Cost of Hot
As additional carbon pollution continues to trap more and more heat in the atmosphere, the higher temperatures that result can come with a hefty price tag.
Antarctic Ocean Discovery Warns of Faster Global Warming
Scientists used state-of-the-art sensors to collect more data on the Southern Ocean than ever before, learning the ocean is absorbing less heat-trapping pollution than previously thought.
Rising Seas Could Swell Arizona’s Population
Arizona's low living costs and friendly culture make it an appealing state in which to settle, which could drive up its population as sea-level rise and fierce storms drive coastal residents inland.
