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Mountain Regions, ‘Taking the Heat,’ Face Growing Hazards As Ice Melts, UN Climate Panel Warns
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IPCC special report describes mounting disaster risks that connect mountains and polar regions to oceans.
In Australia, Echoes of Past, Glimpses of Future As Country Braces for Hot, Dry Summer
A record-breaking drought is pushing rural communities in New South Wales and Queensland to the breaking point.
UN Secretary General Hails ‘Turning Point’ in Climate Crisis Fight
United Nations hosts climate summit in New York on Monday. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
Slimy Lakes and Dead Dogs: Climate Crisis has Brought the Season of Toxic Algae
Warming water and pollution are contributing to a variety of harmful bacteria that can wreak havoc on aquatic environments. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
‘Our Land Is No Use Any More’: India’s Struggle To Save Its Farms
Land degradation and climate change are posing major threats to India's economy and farmers. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership
The US Navy Has a Water Problem
The Second Fleet was reactivated to patrol the Arctic. Only problem is, the fleet’s home is on the front lines of sea-level rise: Naval Station Norfolk. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
UN Secretary General Urges Public Pressure Against Climate “Emergency”
“Nature is angry,” but a Green New Deal can help, says UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
‘Like a Sunburn on Your Lungs’: How Does the Climate Crisis Impact Health?
Children, pregnant women and the elderly are the most at risk from extreme weather and heat – but the impact is already felt across every specialty of medicine. Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
A New Beginning for Climate Reporting
Could it be that the press, especially the US press, is finally waking up to the climate story? Part of the Covering Climate Now partnership.
‘Americans are waking up’: two thirds say climate crisis must be addressed
Two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is either a crisis or a serious problem.
5 Things You Need To Know About Water And Climate
Here are five things you need to know about water and climate.
Costs of Water Pollution, a Global Scourge, ‘Underestimated and Underappreciated’
A new World Bank report highlights the extensive damage to health, ecosystems, and economies due to water pollution.