Amazon follows Microsoft, investing big in carbon capture
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. CNBC After a recent infusion of government money into technology that sucks carbon out of the air, big business is getting in as well. Amazon announced …
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Blue-Green Algae Is Filling Rivers With Toxic Sludge
This year in Northern Ireland, some of the most serious blooms have occurred in Lough Neagh, the largest body of fresh water by surface area in the UK and Ireland. …
IN PHOTOS: Hong Kong grinds to a halt as city sees record rainfall – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hong Kong was brought to a halt as the metropolis and other parts of southern China were hit with record rainfall Thursday …
An excerpt from Walter Isaacson Musk bio
The following is adapted from Walter Isaacson’s biography “Elon Musk,” publishing Sept. 12. “Hey, I’d love to come see you and talk about philanthropy and climate,” Bill Gates said to …
Extreme heat may increase risk of severe health problems during pregnancy: study – National
Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy has shown to be associated with a higher risk of severe maternal health problems, according to a new study. The study published Thursday in …
A Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems
This story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The hottest summer on record for many Texas cities has brought millions of dollars …
The Rapid Intensification of Hurricane Lee Is a Warning
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That’s why rapid intensification remains such a difficult thing to forecast. But scientists are using both decades-old data and new measurements to fix that. Last month, Wang published a paper …
Climate change already adding to workplace costs and hazards
As Texas baked in this summer’s record temperatures, local UPS driver Chris Begley started feeling unwell before collapsing at a customer’s premises. The 57-year-old’s death in hospital was announced in …
This summer was a global heat record breaker
By Jamey Keaten and Seth Borenstein | Associated Press GENEVA — Earth has sweltered through its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record warm August capping a season …
Restored Delta tidal marsh now a top carbon sink, new home for wildlife, fish
Once eyed for thousands of homes, the recently restored Dutch Slough tidal marsh in east Contra Costa County is already flourishing as a new habitat for fish and wildlife, a …