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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season prediction has been released

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New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
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Doomsday Clock remains set to 90 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to human extinction established in 1947, remains at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row.
In The News

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

A special In the News Now takes a look back at some of the top climate events in 2023.
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US proposes plan to help the Canada lynx before warming shrinks its habitat

Populations of the wildcats in New Hampshire, Maine, and Washington state are most at risk as warmer temperatures reduce habitat for lynx and their primary food.
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Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry.
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Surfs up takes on new meaning as California waves get bigger as Earth warms, research finds

Bromirski's research shows average winter wave heights have grown by as much as a foot since 1970, when global warming is believed to have started accelerating.
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Rare fungus has been spreading across US in recent years. Scientists say climate change could be driving its rise.

Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
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Scientists warn of higher temperatures, extreme weather events heading into El Niño phase

The mercury has since dipped again, but experts say the short surge marked a new global heat record for June and indicates more extremes ahead.
Environment

Earth Day: The importance of protecting the environment

Earth Day is a time to learn more about the importance of protecting the environment. From ways you can help to what you need to know about climate change.
Environment

UB part of NY state effort seeking federal funding for 'hydrogen hub'

UB is part of New York State's team — along with 6 other Northeast states — to seek $1.6 billion in federal tax dollars for a "hydrogen hub."
Environment

Climate Change | What's up with this wild weather?

A closer look at some of the extreme weather events over the years and the connection to climate change.