Rebecca Hersher
Stories
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Climate
Hurricane season lull may be coming to an end, forecasters say
Storms usually form between the end of August through October, but this August and early September have been oddly quiet. That's changing as conditions in the Atlantic become more conducive to storms.
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Environment
The oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out why
Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
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Climate
Flooding from sea level rise is accelerating in coastal areas, new report warns
High tide floods – when water collects in streets or even seeps into buildings on days without rain – are increasingly common in coastal areas as sea levels rise, a new report warns.
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Climate
Hurricane Debby is dangerously rainy because it formed over abnormally warm water
Hurricane Debby is trundling across the Southeast, dropping massive amounts of rain. The storm formed over abnormally warm ocean water.
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National
Do you rent? You may be more vulnerable to climate-driven disasters
The financial cards are stacked against many renters who survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other major weather disasters. The long-term effects can be devastating.
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Climate
Why climate change makes a hurricane like Beryl more dangerous
Record-shattering ocean temperatures have helped Beryl gain strength as it moves through the Caribbean. It is the most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded this early in the year.
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People in the Upper Midwest are grappling with catastrophic flooding
The Upper Midwest is grappling with devastating river flooding after record-breaking rain. Climate change makes heavy rain and severe floods more frequent in that part of the country.
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Climate
FAQ: 5 things to know about weather forecasts and climate change
Climate change means more extreme weather across the U.S. That’s a challenge for weather forecasters.
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Environment
Climate change is deadly. Exactly how deadly? Depends who's counting
Multiple federal and state government agencies count the number of deaths from extreme floods, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes. They don't always agree on which deaths should be counted.
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Climate
There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. That’s bad for the climate
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit an all time high in May. That trend must reverse in order to rein in climate change.
