Sea levels are rising — and it's going to get worse. Here's how some communities are adapting
Our sea levels will remain elevated for thousands of years. Scientists around the world agreed on that in last week's U.N. report about climate …
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Florida Map Shows Where State Will Become Underwater From Sea Level Rise
Earlier in March, astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson published a post on X, formerly Twitter, which showed Florida and much of America's East and …
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Here's how using water can actually save more water in the long run: 'The huge industry of producing toilet paper could be eliminated'
It may seem counterintuitive, but you can save tons of water with a simple bathroom upgrade slowly gaining popularity in Western countries: the …
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Concerning New Study: Millions Are at Risk Using High Arsenic Water for Cooking
Recent findings from the University of Sheffield highlight the health hazards posed by arsenic-contaminated water, affecting roughly a third of the …
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The home insurance market is crumbling. These owners are paying the price
New York CNN — The home insurance market is crumbling in New Orleans, leaving Alfredo Herrera with few options for coverage — and skyrocketing insurance premiums. Herrera, 35, works in finance for a local bank. He bought his 900-square-foot home in New Orleans’ Mid-City neighborhood in 2020 for …
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The Polar Vortex Is Suddenly Swirling Backwards
That doesn't usually happen. It’s a term that sends chills down the spine (quite literally) of anyone living in the midwest and northeastern U.S.: polar vortex. This large mass of cold air and low pressure usually spins around the arctic, ebbing and flowing throughout the seasons, getting strong in …
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Once lost to science, these "uncharismatic" animals are having their moment : Short Wave
Historic numbers of animals across the globe have become endangered or extinct. And according to the United Nations, the rate at which species are being pushed to extinction is accelerating. But, some of these species sit in limbo. They're not definitively extinct, yet they're missing from the …