People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help
Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~8 min
Why might people believe in human-made hurricanes? Two conspiracy theory psychologists explain
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~7 min
Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns
These powerful ‘rivers in the sky’ provide a huge share of annual precipitation in many regions, including California. They can also melt sea ice, with global climate implications.
Oct. 11, 2024 • ~8 min
Ancient humans were so good at surviving the last ice age they didn’t have to migrate like other species – new study
Most animals retreated to small, warmer enclaves. But some, like humans, seemed to have stayed where they were.
Oct. 11, 2024 • ~6 min
Sloths are too slow to adapt to climate change – new study
Highland sloths are not able to slow their metabolic rate like lowland sloths when temperatures get too hot.
Oct. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
Slow-moving sloths will struggle to adapt quickly to climate change – new study
Highland sloths are not able to slow their metabolic rate like lowland sloths when temperatures get too hot.
Oct. 10, 2024 • ~8 min
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