Climate change is amazing—if you’re a rat
In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.
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Rare snowstorm hits Louisiana, raising climate change concerns
New Orleans went from almost 70 degrees to a record snowstorm within four days. In a few months, hurricane season will start, ...
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New Orleans' record snow was fueled by the polar vortex. Did climate change play a role?
Anytime we get an Arctic air blast down this far south, this is an artifact of the polar vortex rearing its ugly head,” said ...
Another unwelcome consequence of climate change: an explosion of urban rats
Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to add to that list: Climate change is helping rat populations thrive in U.S.
Why Is It So Cold in the South If the Planet Is Warming? Here’s What We Know.
A mass of air called the polar vortex has escaped the Arctic and plunged southward. Some scientists see the fingerprints of ...
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U.S. Cities Like New Orleans And Miami Grapple With Growing Climate Vulnerabilities
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses the vulnerabilities of U.S. cities to climate-related ...
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Why does Louisiana pay more for less reliable electricity? State looks at complicated question.
Weather is an important reason, but other factors are also playing key roles. The report comes with demand projected to ...