Arizona limits new housing around Phoenix because of dwindling water supply
Officials said developers could still build in the affected areas but would need to find alternative water sources to do so — such as surface or recycled water.
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Extreme weather has killed 2 million people over past half century, U.N. says
The World Meteorological Organization tallied nearly 12,000 extreme weather, climate and water-related events over the past half-century that caused economic damage of $4.3 trillion.
Wildfires rip across Canada as heat wave smashes temperature records
The early-season heat and wildfires set the stage for a long, smoky summer in western Canada, where seasonal and long-term forecasts predict more heat.
Bangladesh and Myanmar brace as powerful Cyclone Mocha makes landfall
Scientists say cyclones are becoming more intense more quickly in part due to climate change.
Biden administration's power plant rules underscore reality of EPA limits
The rules could reduce carbon emissions but also extend some fossil fuel infrastructure, leaving some communities to continue reckoning with air pollution.
EPA proposes emissions caps on existing power plants in major climate effort
If finalized, the proposed rules would mark the first time the federal government has restricted carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
Deadly combo of extreme heat and air pollution grips parts of Southeast Asia
As greenhouse gas emissions degrade air quality around the world and global warming makes heat waves both more frequent and more severe, the combined risks could set off a public health crisis.
Dust storms have killed hundreds and are a growing problem in parts of the U.S.
Fast-moving winds can suddenly whip dirt and debris into the air, leading to fatal accidents. It's an issue worsened by drought, climate change and land management.
Record ocean temps and a predicted El Niño have weather forecasters on watch
The combination of El Niño and the long-term trend of global warming could produce new record-setting global temperatures and exacerbate the impacts of climate change.
Manchin introduces bill to speed energy permitting
Some clean energy advocates have said the legislation is key to implementing an energy transition supported by last year’s Inflation Reduction Act, which had $369 billion in tax breaks and other incentives to help combat climate change.
House bill to improve accountability for wildfire prevention work advances to floor
An NBC News investigation found the Forest Service overstated the land it treated to reduce wildfire risk by an estimated 21% nationally.
Climate change worsened Eastern Africa drought, scientists find
The international team found that the long rains season was turning drier and the short rains season was becoming wetter due to climate change.
