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Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters.
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In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system and now, they're pushing for change.
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We can’t predict when a landslide will happen, but there are things to look out for.
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The blistering heat will linger into early next week.
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Temperatures are expected to heat up starting tomorrow, with excessive heat warnings for a number of inland areas.
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The moves by Ford, GM, Volvo, and more could accelerate EV adoption and move the country toward a single charging standard.
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Highs reached the 90s by Monday and have been rising since then. We have tips on how to stay cool.
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Chemicals that are in everything, from household cleaners to firefighting foam, are also in drinking water, but more research is needed on the health impacts.
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Below normal temperatures for the weekend. But buckle in: A heatwave starts Monday, July 10.
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When you're unhoused, dangerous air isn't just during wildfire season.
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Some companies are well on their way to transitioning their fleets to all-electric.
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Hydration stations are one option. But not everyone is on board.
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The deal aims to avoid legal roadblocks and smooth the transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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The coastal areas and valleys will remain cool through the week. More inland, temperatures will rise slightly.
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And potentially lower your insurance rates.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is not only finding galaxies forming 200 to 500 million years after the Big Bang, but also that they are bigger and brighter than astronomers expected.
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The coastal areas and valleys will remain cool through the week. More inland, temperatures will rise slightly.
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A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals what Earth's sun could have looked like in its infancy.
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Researchers are studying the health impacts on residents who were subjected to the months-long natural gas exposure.
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The lawsuit, filed Friday, seeks compensation from oil companies to lessen the harms of climate change.
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The climate crisis and bark beetles are affecting one of Earth’s oldest species: the bristlecone pine tree.
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Cooler temps are expected along the coast, but inland areas will see slight warming until Saturday.
