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Climate Archive

Archives for August 2023

Down to Earth
How sharks avoid the wrath of an extreme hurricaneHow sharks avoid the wrath of an extreme hurricane
Down to Earth

These marine predators have a few clever tricks to survive storms like Idalia.

By Benji Jones
Future Perfect
The myths we tell ourselves about American farmingThe myths we tell ourselves about American farming
Future Perfect

“Agricultural exceptionalism,” explained.

By Kenny Torrella
Climate
There’s been a shift in how we think about climate changeThere’s been a shift in how we think about climate change
Climate

A climate psychologist explains how we’ve moved beyond hope, anger, and complacency toward something more promising.

By Rebecca Leber
Politics
A Florida hurricane and shooting are testing Ron DeSantisA Florida hurricane and shooting are testing Ron DeSantis
Politics

Can the weakened presidential candidate weather crises at home?

By Nicole Narea
Climate
How Louisiana — one of the nation’s wettest states — caught on fireHow Louisiana — one of the nation’s wettest states — caught on fire
Climate

Even traditionally wet states are experiencing unprecedented wildfires.

By Li Zhou
Climate
Why Hurricane Idalia is so dangerous, explained in 7 mapsWhy Hurricane Idalia is so dangerous, explained in 7 maps
Climate

Several factors put Idalia on track to rival damage from previous deadly hurricanes.

By Benji Jones and Umair Irfan
US Federal Courts
America’s Trumpiest court just put itself in charge of nuclear safetyAmerica’s Trumpiest court just put itself in charge of nuclear safety
US Federal Courts

This decision is radioactive, even by the very low standards of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

By Ian Millhiser
The Vox guide to extreme heat
This summer is giving us a glimpse at the dangerous future of workThis summer is giving us a glimpse at the dangerous future of work
The Vox guide to extreme heat

It’s hot and only getting hotter. Could this be the next big labor battle?

By Whizy Kim and Kenny Torrella
Climate
The first GOP debate reveals a disturbing level of climate change denialThe first GOP debate reveals a disturbing level of climate change denial
Climate

The party’s tactics to deny and deflect reality are more polarizing than ever.

By Rebecca Leber
Climate
Hurricane Hilary soaked an already wet California. Is the drought over?Hurricane Hilary soaked an already wet California. Is the drought over?
Climate

After years of extreme drought, the Western US has finally caught a break. But it may be a short one.

By Benji Jones
Natural Disasters
Why Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted CaliforniaWhy Hurricane Hilary is so strange — and how it has impacted California
Natural Disasters

The storm has caused significant flooding, power outages, and rock and mudslides in the Southwest, with more to potentially come.

By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea
What I saw after the wildfires on Maui
Climate

The social ties keeping Lahaina fed in the wake of disaster.

By J. Matt
Climate
Hawaii could burn again. How can the government prepare?Hawaii could burn again. How can the government prepare?
Climate

FEMA’s role in the Maui wildfire response, climate-fueled disasters, and other questions answered.

By Rebecca Leber
Climate
9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster
Climate

Including how you can help.

By Benji Jones
Future Perfect
We’re bad at predicting the future and there’s no way around itWe’re bad at predicting the future and there’s no way around it
Future Perfect

Technology improves over time, but it’s hard to know what that means when it comes to calculating the social cost of carbon.

By Kelsey Piper