A new study says warming will fuel more supercells in the United States and that those storms will move eastward from their current range.
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Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters
Ongoing research suggests that Maine’s unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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Earth could soon briefly hit threatening climate threshold
The World Meteorological Organization says there’s a 50% chance that the planet’s temperature will temporarily reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in at least one of the next five years.
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Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels
At the height of the pandemic last year, emissions were down to 34.8 billion metric tons, but they’re forecast to reach 36.4 billion metric tons this year.
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Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster than before
The Pine Island Glacier’s ice shelf retreated by 12 miles from 2017 to 2020, according to a study published Friday.
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Maine lawmakers urged to yank state investments from fossil fuel companies
Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.
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Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
The authors say the amount can be delayed if the world quickly stops emitting extra gases.
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Record warmth to start the week, rain returns on Wednesday
Daily and monthly high temperature records are in jeopardy this week. The cold front will bring rain and noticeably cooler conditions for the middle and end of the week.
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Exxon’s plan for surging carbon emissions revealed in leaked documents
Internal projections from one of world’s largest oil producers show an increase in its enormous contribution to global warming.
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Climate study: In 60 years, Portland will feel like current-day Baltimore
A Maryland researcher tries to explain climate change by calculating the average temperatures in 540 U.S. and Canadian cities in 2080.