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'In every continent where humans are present, water bankruptcy is manifesting itself': Exiled Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani on our desperate need to preserve our most precious resource 10 Comments -
Some 'extinct' volcanoes may just be going through a growth spurt, before they 'wake up in this catastrophic stage,' emerging research suggests 4 Comments -
Drilling has begun at our sacred site Pe' Sla, setting a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the country. It must be stopped. 6 Comments
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Thríhnúkagígur: The only volcano on Earth where you can descend into a magma chamberThríhnúkagígur is a volcano near Reykjavík in Iceland with an empty magma chamber decorated with vivid colors that scientists and tourists can access via an open cable elevator.
By Sascha Pare Published
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New York City is at major risk of flooding that could leave 4.4 million people exposed to extreme damage, study findsThe new flood risk index identified eight cities along the U.S. East Coast that are at high or very high risk of floods causing extreme damage.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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'A completely new reality': Bolder measures are needed to prevent extreme water shortages in cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas that depend on the Colorado RiverCities fed by the Colorado River have taken huge steps to reduce their water consumption over the past few decades, yet water shortages are projected to grow more intense. What can be done?
By Sascha Pare Published
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El Niño could be here by May, new forecast reveals — here's what it means for summer weatherThe climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites showAir strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Earth quiz: What do you know about our planet's most amazing features?Do you know Earth's highest peak, deepest point, and more? Test your knowledge about our planet in this quiz.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 years. Here's how it got so bad and how long it will last.More than 70% of the state is under "extreme" to "exceptional" drought conditions, and other parts of the U.S. Southeast are similarly affected. But why, and what are the impacts?
By Sascha Pare Published
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'Nations need to prepare now': Key Atlantic ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thoughtAn alarming study claims the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is weakening more than believed previously. But experts say its findings are far from the final word.
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateauEarth from space A recent satellite photo captured a gleaming halo of phytoplankton encircling the remote Chatham Islands. The stunning sight is the result of a hidden underwater structure, which has also helped kill hundreds of cetaceans.
By Harry Baker Published
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