Early reporting helps agencies like the U.S. Forest Service to control their spread.
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Global warming causes new problems for a Thanksgiving staple
Cranberry farmers in Massachusetts are working to adapt to shorter winters and erratic rainfall.
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Living shoreline project uses natural remedies to reduce erosion
Native marsh grasses, rocks, and oysters will help shore up a badly eroded stretch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Climate-conscious conservatives try to make their voices heard
This month’s original video explores how some conservative politicians are shifting away from their party’s wholesale rejection of climate science and/or taking policy actions on the issue.
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Scientists examine energetic oceans, eddies, and kinetic energy
Studying ubiquitous ocean eddies, ‘the weather of the ocean,’ to better understand and plan for climate change, local sea-level rise, and more.
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Artificial island on Georgia coast to provide nesting habitat for shorebirds
Sea-level rise is making their nests more vulnerable to flooding and storm surge.
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For Thanksgiving, some uplifting climate news
Need a break from the often sobering news about the climate? Try these for a jump-start.
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Tips on talking to your family about climate change over the holidays
Climate scientist Heather Price has a few suggestions.
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Gerrymandering is a climate problem
As states across the US redraw their political maps, the stakes are high for climate change.
Posted inFood & Agriculture
Can genetically engineered seeds prevent a climate-driven food crisis?
GMO crops may better withstand climate risks like drought, but time is running low.
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The link between climate change and terrorism
The terrorist group Boko Haram has taken advantage of drought-related crop failures in Nigeria.
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A simple idea to address fluctuations in solar energy production
Electricity production from solar farms falls during winter, but here’s one way utilities could better meet customer demand on cold, dark days.