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Breaking down the impacts of heat on children
A study by Climate Central shows that summer is heating up in every region of the U.S. Meteorologist Vianey Arana takes a closer look at the link between heat risks and children.
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Study digs into the toll of dust storms
Dust storms are more than just wind blowing dirt into the air. A new study from UC San Diego shows the impacts can stretch from the economy to our health. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Breaking down monthly climate summary for April
NOAA released its monthly climate summary for the month of April, and while some states experienced severe storms, others remained dry and warm. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Rising temperatures raise risk of stillbirths and preterm births in the U.S.
Climate change has added at least a week of dangerously hot days for pregnant women in every state, raising risks of stillbirths and pre-term births.
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Rising temperatures raise risk of stillbirths and preterm births in California
Climate change has added at least a week of dangerously hot days for pregnant women in every state, raising risks of stillbirths and pre-term births.
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Extreme heat puts pregnant women, unborn babies at risk
Over the last five years, Climate Central found every U.S. state is seeing at least one more week’s worth of pregnancy heat risk days, especially in the desert Southwest and California. Cinthia Pimentel reports.
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Earth-friendly weekend events in the Bay Area
Cinthia Pimentel takes a look at earth-friendly events taking place this weekend.
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Extreme heat increasing at national parks
But with rising temperatures, national parks could face serious challenges, putting millions of visitors at risk. Cinthia Pimentel reports.
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NOAA to stop tracking costs of most extreme weather disasters
The agency said its National Centers for Environmental Information would no longer update its Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database beyond 2024.
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Wildfire seasons becoming longer, more intense
As temperatures warm up and conditions dry out, wildfire seasons are getting longer and more intense, according to new data by Climate Central. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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States sue the Trump administration for blocking funds for electric vehicle charging
Seventeen states are suing President Donald Trump‘s administration for withholding billions of dollars for building more electric vehicle chargers, according to a federal lawsuit announced Wednesday.
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Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years: Study
Climate-fueled wildfires contribute to thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in damages from wildfire smoke in the U.S, via a new study.
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Former NWS directors warn staff cuts will cause ‘needless loss of life'
In a rare move, all living former directors of the National Weather Service issued a joint warning about the threat of staff cuts and buy-outs across the agency. The men cautioned that President Trump’s proposal to cut NOAA’s budget by nearly 30% will lead to the ‘needless loss of life’ during severe weather. Meteorologist Chase Cain talked with former agency...
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Understanding plant hardiness zones
As gardeners and farmers across the country decide which plants to grow during the warmer months, many use plant hardiness zones for guidance. Meteorologist Vianey Arana shows us how climate change is impacting zones across the U.S.
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Planet Bee Foundation on a mission to educate
Bees might be small, but their impact is huge, and a Bay Area nonprofit is inspiring the next generation of researchers and environmental protectors. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Watch: State seeks Climate Action Corps workers
California needs you to be a part of the state’s first ever Climate Action Corps, and it’s willing to pay for it too. A state spokesman tells us more.
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Climate change is making coffee more expensive. Tariffs likely will too
Premium coffee roasters in the U.S. are reeling from the sharp price increases of coffee beans, which nearly doubled last year after record drought in Brazil.
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Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
In a new move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations.
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Watch: Beware of flushable wipes containing microplastics
An often overlooked source of microplastic pollution are flushable wipes, made with plastic materials that bind them together. They are creating messes at water treatment plants and polluting our waters.
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Miami company recycles sneakers to keep them out of landfills: ‘It's pretty special'
It’s no secret that sneakers tend to pile up in closets—or worse, end up in the trash. But one South Florida company is changing that narrative by transforming old kicks into global opportunities. Sneaker Impact, a 75,000-square-foot facility in Miami where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of the business. The mission is straightforward: keep sneakers out of landfills...