As Climate Change Worsens, Mental Health Probably Will Too
Researchers in one survey found that, on average, every additional 1 degree Celsius of warming over five years was linked to an increase of mental health issues in those areas by 2%.
The Sudden, Shocking Growth of Hurricane Michael
In little more than a day, a Category 1 storm became a “worst-case scenario” Category 4.
When Nuisance Flooding Becomes More of a Nuisance
Observations of a climate change tourist along Baltimore’s low-lying waterfront.
Google Tool Offers Look at City Emissions, Solar Power Potential
The company's Environmental Insights Explorer features only five localities for now, but there are plans to expand it to thousands.
Rising Sea Levels Put Additional Homes at Risk During Hurricane Florence
An analysis by a national nonprofit found that 11,000 homes in the Carolinas were flooded due to rising sea levels.
Mayors Seek to Offset 'Diminished' Federal Role on Climate Change
They're meeting with business leaders in San Francisco this week to discuss the issue.
Maps Provide Snapshot of Hottest Parts of Major U.S. Cities
A tech company produced the temperature maps using vehicle sensor data.
Will Washington State Voters Make History on Climate Change?
The state could be the first in the union to adopt a carbon price by ballot.
Thousands of Miles of Internet Cables Could Be Underwater by 2033
Rising sea levels could threaten internet access for millions of people, according to a recent study.
EPA Administrator Seeks ‘50-State Solution’ to Fuel Economy Standards
Democratic senators grilled Andrew Wheeler over a draft proposal to freeze limits in model year 2020, against the wishes of California and 13 other states.
Climate Change May Cause 26,000 More U.S. Suicides by 2050
Unusually hot days have profound effects on mental health and human physiology.
A Blueprint For A Modern, Regional Transportation System
But a new report says there’s still a ways to go investing in the right technology, infrastructure and policies.
California Isn’t Expecting Policy Changes Under the New EPA Head
The court battle over the state’s strong fuel economy standards is still on.
An Uncomfortable Reminder of Why You Shouldn’t Take Air Conditioning for Granted
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ind. AG defiant as pressure to resign mounts … Maine gov.’s Medicaid expansion veto survives … and the high costs of homelessness services.
Thousands of Coastal Properties at Risk for Chronic Flooding
By the end of the century, the number increases to 2.5 million at-risk properties.
Coastal Flooding Likely to Continue Breaking Records
High-tide flooding happens twice as often in coastal areas as it did 30 years ago due to rising sea levels, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In Taking Up Climate Battle, Cities and States Shift the Debate
Some city leaders looking to lead on climate change policies, reducing emissions in their areas and tackling other environmental issues. But state preemption laws sometimes stand in their way.
'Precipitation Whiplash' in California
Climate change will put the Golden State in a destructive cycle of floods and droughts.
Colorado Localities Challenge Energy Giants With New Lawsuit
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Curbing Atlanta City Hall’s “culture of political interference” … N.Y.C. officials look to boost Airbnb enforcement … more GOP leaders want Mo. governor to resign … and Pa. Turnpike to get “delicious vegan cookies.”
Miami, New York City and San Francisco Could Flood Every Day by 2100
Today’s storm will be tomorrow’s high tide.
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