Framing floods as ‘natural disasters’ deflects from the reality that vulnerability must exist before a crisis can emerge.
Nature begins forming patterns at the molecular level – and sometimes they grow to enormous sizes.
A climate scientist explains the forces behind the summer’s extreme downpours and dangerous heat waves, and why new locations will be at risk in the coming year.
Natural gas has been marketed for decades as a clean fuel, but a growing body of research shows that gas stoves can contribute significantly to indoor air pollution, as well as climate change.
Flood risks are rising as the climate warms. The risks are complex, as a levee or new roadway in one place can worsen flooding somewhere else.
India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.
Most claiming to be compatible with the climate agreement show a strong continuing reliance on natural gas and coal.
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