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climate change
Foreign Investors Shrug Off Miami's Rising Sea Levels
Sea-level rise is so acute in South Florida that local governments are eyeing hundreds of millions in spending to mitigate floodwaters. But wealthy foreign investors don't seem fazed.
NASA Launching New Satellites To Measure Earth's Lumpy Gravity
The two satellites, which are collectively called GRACE and will replace two retired probes, are one of the most important tools for understanding the effects of climate change.
Warming Waters Push Fish To Cooler Climes, Out Of Some Fishermen's Reach
From bass to lobster, hundreds of species that live along U.S. coastlines are projected to migrate north over the next 80 years, making them harder to catch and manage. It's already happening.
Record Heat In The Gulf Fueled Hurricane Harvey's Deluge
New research shows how scorching temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico led to massive rainfall when the storm hit last year. The findings also suggest global warming will make the problem worse.
California Moves Forward With Plan To Require Solar Panels On New Homes
The state is poised to become the first in the country to require the panels on new single-family houses, with a few exceptions. The mandate will kick in as of 2020.
A Temperature Roller Coaster Could Be Coming
Global warming has so far seen a gradual rise in average temperatures. But that may change, with extreme variations. And poor countries could bear the brunt of it.
States Sue The EPA To Protect Obama-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards
California is leading a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's plan to weaken car emissions standards. EPA chief Scott Pruitt says the rules, designed to fight climate change, are too strict.
Australia Investing $377 Million To Protect Great Barrier Reef
Storms, warmer waters and coral-eating starfish have harmed the iconic coral reef system off Australia's coast. Now the Australian government has announced a plan to boost funding for the reef.
As Climate Costs Grow, Some See A Moneymaking Opportunity
Extreme weather cost Americans over $300 billion last year. Scientists say climate change will bring more of that. Entrepreneurs and businesses see a new market in gauging risk.