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If you live in the northern hemisphere, don't put away your tank tops just yet; Indian summer approaches

October 8, 2023

If you live in the northern hemisphere, don't put away your tank tops just yet; Indian summer approaches

Indian summer typically occurs in late October or November. It refers to a time when there are multiple days of abnormally warm temperatures during fall.

California insurance commissioner acts to include climate risks in property insurance rates

September 22, 2023

California insurance commissioner acts to include climate risks in property insurance rates

California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has taken action to enable property insurers to incorporate climate-related risks, such as wildfires, into their rate calculations.

Apple mocked for ‘cringey’ sketch with actress as 'Mother Nature' touting company's climate change efforts

September 13, 2023

Apple mocked for ‘cringey’ sketch with actress as 'Mother Nature' touting company's climate change efforts

Apple's new sketch with CEO Tim Cook touted the tech giant's climate initiatives and starred Hollywood actress Octavia Spencer as a scolding "Mother Nature."

California scientist says he ‘left out the full truth’ to get climate change wildfire study published

September 9, 2023

California scientist says he ‘left out the full truth’ to get climate change wildfire study published

A California scientist admitted he "left out the full truth" and "distorted his findings" in order to get his climate change wildfire study published in a prestigious journal.

Biden trashed for embellishing house fire while trying to relate to natural disaster victims: ‘Lying again'

August 31, 2023

Biden trashed for embellishing house fire while trying to relate to natural disaster victims: ‘Lying again'

Social media users ripped President Biden again this week for claiming that the natural disasters Americans have been facing in recent days are like the small house fire he had once.

Nevada tribal ranger who plowed through Burning Man climate blockade and drew weapon under scrutiny

August 30, 2023

Nevada tribal ranger who plowed through Burning Man climate blockade and drew weapon under scrutiny

A tribal ranger with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe reservation is under review after using his car to break up a climate protest blocking miles of traffic in Nevada.

Nancy Pelosi repeatedly urges White House audience to clap: 'That's an applause line'

August 16, 2023

Nancy Pelosi repeatedly urges White House audience to clap: 'That's an applause line'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., urged those in attendance for a White House event to celebrate the IRA turning one to clap throughout certain parts of her speech on Wednesday.

US ruled Montana officials can no longer ignore its climate change contributions

August 16, 2023

US ruled Montana officials can no longer ignore its climate change contributions

In a first-of-its-kind trial, a judge ruled that officials in Montana, home to some of the world’s largest coal reserves, must constitutionally protect residents from climate change.

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

August 15, 2023

NASA says July was hottest month on record since 1880

NASA scientists at the Goddard Institute for Space Studies reported last July was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record dating back to 1880.

Flood risks threaten many water, sewage treatment plants across the US: report

August 12, 2023

Flood risks threaten many water, sewage treatment plants across the US: report

Increasing flood risks across the U.S. are threatening water and sewage treatment plants, according to a recent analysis and report from the Associated Press.