A slight warming can now be tracked to around 1850 in North America, Europe and Asia, rather than the late 1800s.
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How hot was it? NASA reports July was Earth’s hottest month in recorded history
Calculations show that July 2016 was 1.51 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the 1950-1980 global average.
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Scientists’ annual physical of Earth finds its fever is rising
At the heart of new climate records are highest-ever levels in 2015 of all three major heat-trapping greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.
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A Michigan nonprofit clones sequoias in effort to reverse climate change
It has propagated and planted 300,000 clippings from the giant, ancient trees.
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Feed yourself more healthfully and protect the planet at the same time
Health care workers talk about how the food on our plates can help combat climate change.
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Anne D. Burt relishing role as climate change activist
At 71, she has spent many years passionately advocating for social, economic and environmental justice.
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Conference on ocean acidification at USM Wednesday
Some environmentalists refer to acidification as the ‘evil twin’ of global warming.
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Obama: Climate change biggest threat to U.S. national parks
The president and his family are touring national parks as the system approaches its centennial in August.
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Kerry visits Arctic Circle to see climate change impact
The secretery of state has made the health of oceans and combating climate change a priority.
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India records its highest temperature ever amid heat wave
The 123.8 Fahrenheit comes as several parts of the country endure a drought brought on by two years of weak rains.