Climate change is hastening demise of Pacific Northwest forests
Trees, and plants generally, have growing ranges that are largely determined by climate factors, namely moisture and temperature. Read more
Trees, and plants generally, have growing ranges that are largely determined by climate factors, namely moisture and temperature. Read more
The newest assessment includes an entire chapter — the most comprehensive one yet — dedicated to climate change impacts on Hawaii and U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands, which was written with the involvement of several University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers. Read more
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released today with details that bring climate change’s impacts down to a local level. Read more
The fire has mostly burned inside the Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to 22 species listed as endangered or threatened by the U.S. government. Read more
One in four humans, or 1.9 billion people, suffered from dangerous heat waves in the past year. Read more
“The olive robbers can sometimes produce more oil than the owners themselves — seriously,” Markou said, before heading off to patrol his own grove at nightfall. Read more
William, 41, shook hands, signed autographs and sportingly took selfies with many of them during a walkabout. Read more
Researchers used computer simulations to calculate future melting of protective ice shelves jutting over Antarctica’s Amundsen Sea in western Antarctica. Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf warning that was in effect from 6 a.m. Tuesday until 6 p.m. today, for the first, large northwest swell of the season. Read more
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Scientists worry that climate change-triggered melt from Antarctica and Greenland will cause dangerous and significant sea rise over many decades and centuries. Read more
Last month’s average temperature was 0.93 degrees Celsius (1.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1991-2020 average for September. Read more
Biden has put a premium on improving ties in the Pacific at a time of rising U.S. concern about China’s growing military and economic influence. Read more
The move angered green groups, opposition politicians and large chunks of U.K. industry. Read more
The March to End Fossil Fuels featured such politicians as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and actors Susan Sarandon, Ethan Hawke, Edward Norton, Kyra Sedgewick and Kevin Bacon. Read more
“The protest makes it clear: It is time for a political change,” the group said in a statement. “Away from fossil fuels — towards fairness.” Read more
What’s happening reflects a rise in the number of disasters and more areas being built in risk-prone locations. Read more
Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded by far with modern equipment, but it was also the second hottest month measured, behind only July 2023. Read more
Regan’s decision avoids an election-year battle with industry groups and Republicans. Read more
That figure of more than 8,000 evacuees is expected to rise, and perhaps sharply. Read more
“Climate gentrification” occurs when it becomes harder for local people to afford housing in safer areas after a climate-amped disaster. Read more
Maui is among more than two dozen states and municipalities, including Honolulu that are suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages. Read more