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A magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit NYC. Is climate change a culprit?
New York City dwellers were abruptly awoken at the crack of dawn on Tuesday by an escalating, rumbling vibration that sirened a rush of police cars and fire trucks. What sounded the alarms for a possible explosion turned into a minor earthquake, a seemingly foreign experience to New Yorkers, but what turns out to be nature running its course. The…
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Can climate change impact earthquakes? Here's what experts say
What sounded the alarms for a possible explosion turned into a minor earthquake, a seemingly foreign experience to New Yorkers, but what turns out to be nature running its course. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with the geology experts.
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US targets oil and natural gas industry's role in global warming with new rule on methane emissions
The United States has taken action to reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas production.
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More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon amid drought, high temperatures
More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.
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What's the link between climate change and flooding in New York?
Although there’s no storm-specific attribution research yet, Friday’s flooding in New York City matches the pattern of what we expect from climate change. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain explains the connection between extreme rainfall and climate change.
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20,000 Americans will get paid to fight climate change
President Joe Biden announced the formation of the American Climate Corps through an executive order, creating at least 20,000 jobs aimed at fighting climate change. The initiative was not passed by Congress, but a national poll shows 83% of Americans support it. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain shows us what the new climate workers will do and how the program...
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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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Red Cross declares national blood shortage amid record climate disasters this year
The American Red Cross Blood is sounding the alarm for donations after announcing the national blood supply has hit “critically low levels,” particularly due to a series of tragic climate-driven natural disasters. The nonprofit provides around 40% of the U.S. blood components, including platelets, and is reporting a drop in supply of nearly 25% since early August. Red blood cells…
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This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life
Summer 2023 broke heat records across the globe but climate experts say it could be the coolest summer we experience for the rest of our lives.
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Paying damages for the climate change pollution they produce would cost corporations 44 percent of their profits, study shows
Economists calculate that the world’s corporations produce so much climate change pollution, it could eat up about 44% of their profits if they had to pay damages for what they put out.
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Hottest and Coolest spots in NYC: Washington Heights claims top spot
It was found that there can be an 8-degree difference between the warmest and coolest spots of the city, due to amount of concrete and vegetaion.
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These are the hottest and coolest neighborhoods in NYC, according to data
So where in the five boroughs do temperatures get the highest thanks to the “urban heat island” effect? For that, you’ll have to listen to Lin-Manuel Miranda and go up “In the Heights.”
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July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it's the warmest month on record
Temperatures have been 1.5 degrees warmer than pre-industrial times for a record 16 days in July.
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Homeowners in states hobbled by extreme weather are running out of options to protect their homes
As big-name homeowners insurance companies pack up and leave, customers are forced to pay higher premiums for the few insurance options that remain.
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NY Fungi Champions Push for State Mushroom With New Legislation
One collective of New York mushroom aficionados is making a push with two active pieces of legislation officially designating a fungus to join the company of other state symbols. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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Dining Al Fresco? Foraging ‘Wildman' Takes a Bite Out of New York City
Meet the 74-year-old environmentalist vegan taking New Yorkers on a culinary journey foraging through public parks in search of nature’s free bounty. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
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‘Challenging' Winter Storm Brings Bomb Cyclone to California. Here's What That Means
Some Californians are being asked to only leave the house if necessary as the state braces for worsening storm conditions.
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New York Welcomes First International ‘Hope Spot' in Historic, Environmental Win
After over a dozen years of research, Shinnecock Bay joins the company of pristine Galapagos Islands and Great Barrier Reef in being recognized as a global ‘Hope Spot’ by Mission Blue. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you behind the Long Island coastal restoration.
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See the Potential Impacts of Climate Change in New York and New Jersey
Climate change is defined as the long-term shifts in weather patterns and temperature. Look at how a rise in sea levels could change popular sites in New York and New Jersey.
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CHASING OUR CLIMATE
Chasing Our Climate is a digital-first four-part series diving into climate change on a hyperlocal tri-state level. New York and New Jersey residents are taking action to reverse the negative human impacts placed on the environment. NBC 4’s Linda Gaudino reports.