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Beginning of the End of CA Drought, But What’s Next?
Storms have wiped out part of California's drought. Global warming could bring climate swings in the future.
New Oil Discoveries Largely Unaffected by Paris Pact
Climate change is unlikely to affect development of large crude oil discoveries — at least for now.
The World’s Poorest Most at Risk From Drought, Conflict
New research shows that drought is likely to stoke conflicts in the world's poorest countries.
191 Countries Strike Deal to Cut Aircraft Emissions
An agreement struck Thursday could allow airlines to grow without also growing their impact on the climate.
Greenhouse Gases From Reservoirs Fuel Climate Change
Reservoirs are responsible for 1.3 percent of global man-made greenhouse gas emissions, a study says.
‘Ghost Forests’ Appear As Rising Seas Kill Trees
The forests of dead trees are prevalent along the mid-Atlantic coast, where sea level rise is rapid.
Dredging Brings Severe Flood Risk to Wilmington, N.C.
Deepening shipping channels for modern ships has worsened flood risks in parts of North Carolina.
How a Volcano Hid the Acceleration of Sea Level Rise
The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines affected global temperatures and sea levels.