Decades-old abandoned lead and zinc mines in Ottawa County pose lingering health risks to nearby residents — particularly as the threat of flooding increases.
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Climate change is increasing the risk of a California megaflood
A 2022 study says climate change has already doubled the risk of a California megaflood. And an additional 1°C of global warming would double the odds again.
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Want to take action on climate change? These books can help.
Twelve titles offer practical advice for people who want to help protect the climate.
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Can EVs meet the needs of rural drivers? Increasingly, the answer is yes.
Manufacturers are offering a growing number of electric vehicles with longer ranges and all-wheel drive.
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If a megaflood strikes California, these dams might be at risk
The state’s highest-risk dams protect millions of people and tens of billions in property, including Disneyland and the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
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Simple energy-saving tips for winter
Reducing energy use during the winter can save money and reduce pollution.
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The other ‘big one’: How a megaflood could swamp California’s Central Valley
A repeat of the state’s Great Flood of 1861-62 could cause over $1 trillion in damage.
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Tree thinning in dense forests could bolster Western snowpack, researchers suggest
In a Washington state forest, a research team thinned trees and created small clearings, leading to more snow accumulation on the forest floor.
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Seattle-area agency distributes free air filtration kits to low-income residents
The Seattle and King County Public Health Department is working to ensure that all residents have access to tools for protecting themselves against wildfire smoke.
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Myths about fossil fuels and renewable energy are circulating again. Don’t buy them.
Here’s the truth about American energy independence, the role of renewables, and more, explained in four simple graphs.
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People are building artificial beaver dams in drought-stricken Montana
They’re hoping that the new dams will eventually attract real beavers.
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Climate change means warmer winters — but not the end of snowstorms
These recent articles dig into how climate change affects winter weather.