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The ocean absorbs carbon from the atmosphere, but exactly how much is uncertain. For instance, estimates from the 2023 Global ...

This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network, where Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a fellow. On ...

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In the wake of last week’s Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, a Post analysis found the number of U.S. freshwater ...

Putting aerosols in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight could prevent the shutdown of key ocean currents, but only if it is ...

Several African countries face high disaster risks due to a combination of natural hazards and socioeconomic vulnerabilities.

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Two recent reports cast doubt on whether the industry's climate plans are riddled with more than half measures and critical ...

New data from NASA has revealed a troubling trend: in 2024, global sea levels rose at a faster-than-expected rate, surprising ...