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CLIMATE CHANGE


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Why searching for shipwrecks in Great Lakes has never been easier

Read full article: Why searching for shipwrecks in Great Lakes has never been easier

There are several reasons why this might be the โ€œgolden ageโ€ of shipwreck searching.

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Why upcoming eclipse is such a rare event

Read full article: Why upcoming eclipse is such a rare event

What type of eclipse it will be and where the eclipse will be is what makes this a rare event.

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Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years

Read full article: Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years

Ice coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes โ€” Lake Superior โ€” having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.

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Whoosh! Transatlantic flight reaches peak speed near 840 mph but doesnโ€™t break sound barrier

Read full article: Whoosh! Transatlantic flight reaches peak speed near 840 mph but doesnโ€™t break sound barrier

A commercial flight from New York to Lisbon reached its destination an hour ahead of its normal flight time, thanks to extreme upper level winds.

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Hurricane Idalia: Photos depict damage to Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast

Read full article: Hurricane Idalia: Photos depict damage to Floridaโ€™s Gulf Coast

Power outages, flooding and vicious storm surge will likely take a while for citizens to recover from.

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Hurricane Idalia: Watch live Florida beach cams as storm hits region

Read full article: Hurricane Idalia: Watch live Florida beach cams as storm hits region

Take a look below at some of the live cameras in cities throughout Florida as the state prepares for Idalia to strike.

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Blacksburg locals protest Virginiaโ€™s exit of climate control program

Read full article: Blacksburg locals protest Virginiaโ€™s exit of climate control program

Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multi-state agreement to limit carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas effects.

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Photos reveal just how damaging Tropical Storm Hilary was in California

Read full article: Photos reveal just how damaging Tropical Storm Hilary was in California

It was the first tropical storm to strike California in 84 years, and it caused damage that will take a while for residents to clean up.

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Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

Read full article: Hawaii wildfires: Photos depict unspeakable damage

The death toll has climbed to more than 100, and the photos below chronicle just how devastating the damage has been, particularly in the town of Lahaina.

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Wildfires 101: How they start, why they are tough to stop

Read full article: Wildfires 101: How they start, why they are tough to stop

The wildfires in Hawaii come after a summer of record wildfires in Canada, which has caused air quality issues around the world.

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Just how hot was July in Roanoke? These numbers might surprise you

Read full article: Just how hot was July in Roanoke? These numbers might surprise you

Here are the July stats for temperatures in the Roanoke area, according to data from the National Weather Service.

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VIDEO: Tornado roars through Michigan town, causing tragic damage

Read full article: VIDEO: Tornado roars through Michigan town, causing tragic damage

This happened in 2022 and is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

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How record heat has spread to spots you wouldnโ€™t expect

Read full article: How record heat has spread to spots you wouldnโ€™t expect

The World Meteorological Organization, an agency of the UN, said the first week of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole.

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Stunning footage of Yellowstone flooding still resonates more than 1 year later

Read full article: Stunning footage of Yellowstone flooding still resonates more than 1 year later

One home in the video above can be seen literally collapsing into the Yellowstone River and then floating down it.

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This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life

Read full article: This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life

A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.

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Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

Read full article: Scientists: Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought

An international team of climate scientists says the ongoing drought in Eastern Africa has been made worse by human-induced climate change.

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Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in Europe

Read full article: Study: Climate change causing more 'heat stress' in Europe

A report shows Europeans, particularly in the south of the continent, are being subjected to more heat stress during the summer months as climate change causes longer periods of extreme weather.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, Lexington

Read full article: U.S. Secretary of Energy, Senator discuss Inflation Reduction Act in Troutville, Lexington

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm kicked off her two-day visit to the state alongside Senator Tim Kaine to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Experts calling Supreme Courtโ€™s decision on EPA regulation case โ€˜a step backwardโ€™

Read full article: Experts calling Supreme Courtโ€™s decision on EPA regulation case โ€˜a step backwardโ€™

The Supreme Court ruled the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the power to shift Americaโ€™s energy production.

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Recent research: Climate change can worsen mental health and well-being

Read full article: Recent research: Climate change can worsen mental health and well-being

The report says 20-30% of people who live through a hurricane develop depression and/or PTSD

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Ah-choo! Warming trend leads to longer pollen season in Southwest, Central Virginia

Read full article: Ah-choo! Warming trend leads to longer pollen season in Southwest, Central Virginia

Tree pollen continues to be more than a nuisance in the spring months

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Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin

Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin

You probably already recycle, and itโ€™s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

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Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984

Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

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How climate change may affect the beer you drink on St. Patrickโ€™s Day

Read full article: How climate change may affect the beer you drink on St. Patrickโ€™s Day

Warming temperatures will impact three of the key ingredients in beer: barley, hops and water

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What to know about urban heat islands

Read full article: What to know about urban heat islands

Cities, especially urban ones, are often plagued by an issue most commonly referred to as heat islands.

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Why de-paving cities could help make things way less hot

Read full article: Why de-paving cities could help make things way less hot

If youโ€™ve walked through a heavily populated city with a bustling downtown in the middle of summer, then you know just how hot it can be.

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Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate change

Read full article: Eternal Reefs are a unique way to bury a loved one and help combat climate change

We all know that losing a loved one is tough, and itโ€™s just as challenging to figure out a proper way to honor them. Do you bury them? Cremate? Have a funeral? Purchase a casket?

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Have a โ€˜Solutionariesโ€™ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate change

Read full article: Have a โ€˜Solutionariesโ€™ idea? Please share! Plus, help us report on the mental strain of climate change

Now that weโ€™ve launched our new โ€œSolutionariesโ€ digital newscast, we want to know: Have you seen an episode? How about the latest one? Do you have any ideas for the future?

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How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care

Read full article: How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care

Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy youโ€™re getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?

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How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!

Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? The results are in!

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.

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Thinking about climate change? These visuals are a must-see

Read full article: Thinking about climate change? These visuals are a must-see

If you just finished watching our latest episode of โ€œSolutionaries,โ€ then you know we focused on the environment and all things climate change-related.

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Want to be a โ€˜street scientist?โ€™ Volunteering might be easier than you think

Read full article: Want to be a โ€˜street scientist?โ€™ Volunteering might be easier than you think

Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as โ€œstreet scientists,โ€ to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.

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Global warming could have an unsavory impact on coffee

Read full article: Global warming could have an unsavory impact on coffee

If youโ€™re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

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How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that

Read full article: How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that

When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if youโ€™ve ever thought to yourself, โ€œWhat can one person even DO?โ€, youโ€™re likely not alone.

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The AP Interview: NZ climate chief to aim higher at UN talks

Read full article: The AP Interview: NZ climate chief to aim higher at UN talks

New Zealandโ€™s Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the coronavirus pandemic has shown that humans are very good at responding to an immediate crisis.

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WATCH LIVE: President Joe Biden on California wildfires and climate change

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: President Joe Biden on California wildfires and climate change

While in California, the president is scheduled to speak on wildfires in the state, as well as climate change.

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NOAA: July 2021 was the hottest July on record for the globe

Read full article: NOAA: July 2021 was the hottest July on record for the globe

July 2021 beat out 2020, 2019 and 2016 for the warmest July on record

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Are you recycling correctly? This handy chart will clear up any confusion

Read full article: Are you recycling correctly? This handy chart will clear up any confusion

If youโ€™re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, youโ€™re probably not alone.

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How deforestation is impacting our health as a planet -- and quickly

Read full article: How deforestation is impacting our health as a planet -- and quickly

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

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2020 declared Earthโ€™s 2nd-warmest year on record per NOAA

Read full article: 2020 declared Earthโ€™s 2nd-warmest year on record per NOAA

ROANOKE, Va. โ€“ The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released Thursday that 2020 was the second-warmest year on record globally, falling just behind 2016. BREAKING: 2020 was one of the three warmest years on record, and rivaled 2016 for #1, according to the @WMO. 2020 was Earth's second-warmest year on recordNow, seven of the planetโ€™s warmest years on record have come since 2014. Also noted in NOAAโ€™s Thursday release was the record tropical activity. Closer to home, 2020 was one of the warmest on record for Lynchburg and Roanoke while also being the wettest year on record for the two cities.

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