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Americans understood climate change decades ago
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Americans understood climate change decades ago

In the 1960s, Americans across various sectors, including government and media, were aware of climate change, contrary to recent Supreme Court opinions.

Kate Yoder reports for Grist.

In short:

  • Historian Naomi Oreskes uncovered evidence that scientists, Congress and even magazines like Sports Illustrated discussed climate change before 1970.
  • A forthcoming paper reveals more than 100 congressional hearings on CO2 and climate issues before the Clean Air Act's enactment.
  • The research challenges current legal interpretations, suggesting Congress intended to empower the EPA to regulate greenhouse gases.

Key quote:

“We discovered a universe of discussions by scientists, by members of Congress, by members of the executive branch.”

— Naomi Oreskes, historian of science at Harvard University

Why this matters:

This research highlights a forgotten history of climate awareness, challenging narratives that downplay past knowledge and intent. Recognizing this history could inform current legal and policy debates about climate regulation.

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Headstones are restored to Poplar Island after 60 years

Headstones are restored to Poplar Island after 60 years

Gravestones from Poplar Island were returned after six decades, fulfilling a family's dream and marking a significant historical restoration.

Jeremy Cox reports for Bay Journal.

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Florida's new law mandates flood history disclosure for homebuyers

Florida's new law mandates flood history disclosure for homebuyers

Florida's new law requires home sellers to disclose flood history to buyers, aiming to mitigate risks in vulnerable areas.

Amy Green reports for Inside Climate News.

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Melting glaciers reveal Viking pass hidden for centuries

With global warming, glaciers and ice patches high in Norway's mountains are melting, and in their wake revealing a secret history that's been hidden for millennia.

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Melting glaciers reveal Viking pass hidden for centuries

With global warming, glaciers and ice patches high in Norway's mountains are melting, and in their wake revealing a secret history that's been hidden for millennia.

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Climate change and the village at the end of the world

Ittoqqotoormiit, in the east of Greenland, is probably the most remote village in the world. Only about 350 people live in the tiny hamlet north of the Arctic Circle. Today their unique way of life is under threat.

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Warmest September on record as 'gobsmacking' data shocks scientists

The world's September temperatures were the warmest on record, breaking the previous high by a huge margin, according to the EU climate service.

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