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During heatwaves, 'significant deterioration in physiological and cognitive functions occurs'

In an interview, explorer Christian Clot explains how our bodies and brains cope with episodes of extreme heat.
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‘The Earth itself was screaming out’

A Canadian oil and gas company wants to continue operating its Michigan pipeline for 99 more years; tribes and climate groups are pushing back.

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California’s carbon storage began before rules were written

California’s first commercial carbon-burial project is underway, even though the state has yet to adopt rules required by law.
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France and UK prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.
An aerial view of the Great Salt Lake

After a slow start, Utah is upgrading its system to track Great Salt Lake dust

As the Great Salt Lake dips down toward historic lows, a new network of air quality monitors is taking shape to help measure dust.
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Climate change may be making us lonelier. How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections

As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions.
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Track how extreme this year’s El Nino could get

A key zone of the Pacific Ocean is already at record warmth. See how rising sea temperatures could impact global weather. These forecasts will be updated regularly.
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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

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New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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