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New Jersey Is Cutting Food Waste to Help the Climate
New Jersey aims to shrink its climate footprint by reducing wasted food that ends up in landfills.
A Nebraska-Sized Area of Forest Disappeared in 2015
Nearly 50 million acres of forest disappeared worldwide in 2015, mainly in North America and the tropics.
South Miami Just Made a Huge Rooftop Solar Decision
South Miami, Fla., has become the first city outside of California to mandate solar panels on new homes.
Rising Seas Spark Tobacco-Style Lawsuits in California
California municipalities have filed first-of-their-kind lawsuits against fossil fuel giants over sea level rise.
Greenhouse Gases Are Rapidly Changing the Atmosphere
A new report shows that greenhouse gases' influence on the climate has increased 40 percent since 1990.
Rising Temps Could Bring Flight Delays Worldwide
Flight delays and restrictions could become more common as temperatures rise due to climate change.
Global Warming Tipped Scales in Europe’s Heat Wave
A major heat wave that helped fuel deadly wildfires in Portugal was more likely because of global warming.
These NASA Images Show Siberia Burning Up
Large wildfires are becoming increasing common and severe in boreal forests around the world.
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