Impacts

In a dramatic turn of events, a group of Salisbury, Massachusetts homeowners saw their expensive effort to protect their beachfront homes vanish within days.

Erum Salam reports for The Guardian.

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In the wake of Texas' largest wildfire, ranchers face the daunting task of recovery and adaptation amidst escalating climate extremes.

Gabrielle Canon reports for The Guardian.

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A recent study raises alarms about the potential catastrophic effects of climate change on the Atlantic Ocean's temperature and ecosystems.

Brian Resnick reports for Vox.

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Global warming poses a dire threat to public health, with effects ranging from extreme heat deaths to increased disease spread, says the director of The Lancet Countdown. But policies designed to combat climate change while protecting public health can build resilience.

Rob Reddick reports forWIRED.

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This project was created through the Altavoz Lab Environmental Fellowship in partnership with Environmental Health Sciences and received additional funding from the Pulitzer Center. It was co-published by The Texas Tribune, Environmental Health News and palabra.

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In Florida, the fight to protect everyone from the lethal consequences of extreme heat gains ground and faces setbacks.

Nate Rosenfield reports for Grist.

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As Western states juggle expansion and water scarcity, communities from Las Vegas to Phoenix are hitting the brakes on development.

Jennifer Yachnin reports for E&E News.

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Este es un proyecto de la beca de Medioambiente de Altavoz Lab, en alianza con Environmental Health Sciences, realizado con fondos adicionales del Pulitzer Center. Un reportaje copublicado por The Texas Tribune, Environmental Health News y palabra.

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An intense storm caused significant flooding along New England's coastline, marking the fourth such event since December.

Ian Livingston reports for The Washington Post.

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Nurse Barbara Sattler pioneers a crucial shift in health care, addressing climate change as an urgent medical crisis that demands innovative solutions.

Liza Gross reports for Inside Climate News.

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PITTSBURGH — Engaging in public participation during permitting for oil and gas pipelines often harms mental health and creates distrust in government, according to a new study.

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A deeper dive into the ocean's heart reveals a world rich with life, challenging our understanding of Earth's biosphere and highlighting the dire consequences of human pollution.

James Bradley reports for The Guardian.

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Heatwaves, floods, and ecological stress are outstripping Europe's preparations for climate change, warns a European Environment Agency report.

Ajit Niranjan reports for The Guardian.

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Erratic winter weather brings Manitoba's northern communities to the brink of supply emergencies as vital ice roads melt away.

Julia-Simone Rutgers reports for The Narwhal.

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The iconic dunes of the Oregon coast, which inspired the desert planet in 'Dune,' are now facing their own ecological crisis as invasive species and erosion reshape the landscape.

Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News.

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Corals in the Caribbean struggle to recover months after a severe marine heatwave caused widespread bleaching and death, posing a threat to the region's biodiversity.

Lisa S. Gardiner reports for Hakai Magazine.

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European countries are increasingly dismantling outdated dams to restore river ecosystems, highlighting the benefits for local biodiversity and communities.

Lucrezia Lozza reports for the BBC.

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Mongolia's nomadic herders face unprecedented losses as extreme winter conditions kill more than 2 million animals, highlighting the increasing threat of climate change.

Zaya Delgerjargal reports for Yale E360.

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