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Scientists see some risks of catastrophic climate events as lower but still concerning

Scientists see some risks of catastrophic climate events as lower but still concerning

Recent studies suggest that some worst-case climate scenarios, like the collapse of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, are less likely than previously thought, though other threats like the collapse of the AMOC remain serious concerns.

Doyle Rice reports for USA TODAY.

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​Louisiana's coastal parishes face financial challenges amid climate change​

​Louisiana's coastal parishes face financial challenges amid climate change​

The town of Jean Lafitte struggles with rising sea levels, inadequate storm protection and soaring insurance costs as residents fight to preserve their community.

Aidan McCahill reports for Louisiana Illuminator.

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Rising sea levels make Texas Gulf Coast prone to frequent flooding

Rising sea levels make Texas Gulf Coast prone to frequent flooding

The Texas Gulf Coast faces increasing flooding due to rising sea levels and land subsidence, averaging 10.7 flood days a year compared to the national average of 6.8.

James Osborne reports for The Houston Chronicle.

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Rising seas lead to chronic flooding in Carolina Beach
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Rising seas lead to chronic flooding in Carolina Beach

In Carolina Beach, N.C., high tides and outdated infrastructure contribute to regular flooding, disrupting life in this coastal community.

Brady Dennis, Niko Kommenda, and Emily Wright report for The Washington Post.

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Climate change is erasing crucial Indigenous languages

A recent report highlights how climate change is accelerating the loss of Indigenous languages, which hold vital ecological knowledge.

Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News.

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Rising sea levels threaten women's reproductive health in Bangladesh

Women in Bangladesh are suffering severe health impacts from saltwater intrusion, a consequence of climate change that could soon affect other parts of the world.

Zoya Teirstein and Mahadi Al Hasnat report for Grist, Vox, and The 19th.

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Rising sea levels threaten septic systems in the South

Rising sea levels threaten septic systems in the South

Rising sea levels are causing septic system failures in South Florida, posing significant health and environmental risks.

Brady Dennis, Kevin Crowe, and John Muyskens report for The Washington Post.

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