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131 million in U.S. live in areas with unhealthy pollution levels, lung association finds
Nearly 40% of people in the U.S. are living in areas with unhealthy levels of air pollution and the country is backsliding on clean air progress as the effects of climate change intensify, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
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‘Our Planet: The Voices of Climate Change.' Telemundo releases climate change documentary
“Nuestro planeta: voces del cambio climático,” is a documentary from Telemundo Stations Group that seeks to explain how climate change is affecting and transforming our daily lives.
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Reds pitcher Brent Suter makes ‘everything-ist' pitch for the environment ahead of Earth Day
Ahead of Earth Day, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brent Suter broke down why the environment is everything to him and how he tries to spark conversation about climate change.
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Earth Day 2024: History, theme and why we celebrate it
Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. Here are answers to some common questions about Earth Day and how it came to be.
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World's coral reefs hit by a fourth mass bleaching event, NOAA says
Extreme ocean heat is causing the “4th global coral bleaching event” across the globe, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says.
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These bricks can hold as much energy as a Tesla
Once a brick gets hot enough, it effectively becomes a battery to store energy. That’s the low-tech approach by California-based Rondo Energy toward eliminating 15% of global emissions. By using clean wind and solar power to heat their uniquely-shaped bricks, Rondo is already helping manufacturers decarbonize and save money. National climate reporter Chase Cain got an up-close look at the...
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New Jersey officials urge caution as state enters peak wildfire season
New Jersey authorities are warning residents of the potential risks and preparation steps as the state enters peak wildfire season this month. Last year was the most active fire year in more than a decade for the Garden State, with nearly 1,200 wildfires burning over 18,000 acres statewide, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Fourteen of…
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Heat-trapping carbon dioxide and methane levels in the air last year spiked to record highs again
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the levels of the crucial heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record fast paces.
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Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines
Scientists say climate change is unequivocally linked to the intensity, scale and frequency of natural disasters, such as heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes, all contributing to global humanitarian emergencies, including those in New York and New Jersey. Firefighters, police and operation teams are the first to assess these extreme weather situations, making instant decisions and lifesaving calls to action....
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NYC releases new report on environmental inequality – a first for 5 boroughs
The NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) released a new report and mapping tool on Friday that analyzes social and environmental inequalities in the boroughs for the first time. The Environmental Justice NYC (EJNYC) Report is a byproduct years in the making by the city and a team of researchers for the MOCEJ. Almost half of...
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Can climate change make earthquakes more common? NY experts weigh in.
An earthquake is usually a foreign experience to New Yorkers, and it naturally sounded the alarms with the minds jumping to the worst possible conclusions. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Can climate change make rare northeast earthquakes more common? Experts weigh in
A rare earthquake struck New Jersey and parts of New York. Experts explain why it could happen more often.
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Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines
Changes in weather patterns are disrupting our communities and the world around us. Chasing Our Climate: On the Frontlines is a 30-minute Earth Month documentary featuring tri-state climate warriors behind the rescue missions of devastating wildfire and flash flooding emergencies. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Uranium is being mined on contested land near the Grand Canyon as demand for nuclear power skyrockets
The largest uranium producer in the United States is ramping up work at a mine less than 10 miles from the rim of the Grand Canyon.
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EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles.
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Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why
These are turbulent times for wind and solar energy. High interest rates needed to finance renewable projects are coming on top of long waits to buy equipment.
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Watch the trailer for the documentary “Our Planet: The Voices of Climate Change”
The documentary is produced by the Telemundo Station Group and premieres on Earth Day (April 22).
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A warmer-than-normal spring could be ahead, according to NOAA's Spring Outlook influenced by climate change
Spring is a season of transition. A shift from the cold and gray days of winter to the bright and balmy days of summer. But confusion ensued as as temperatures tumbled across the Tri-State right after spring sprung. It’s a notoriously topsy-turvy season, but to give us some clarity on what’s ahead NOAA issued its 2024 spring outlook Thursday. And for...
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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EPA issues strongest-ever new auto emissions rules to boost electric vehicles and hybrids
The Biden administration announced new automobile emissions standards Wednesday that officials called the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles.