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First LookNew flood projections for New York: Can the city prepare for rising seas?Researchers at Pennsylvania State University reveal the likelihood of another devastating flood event like Hurricane Sandy in 2012. But preparations for a city of that scale are challenging.
First LookCan pledges to cut emissions save the world from climate change?Many nations are pledging to curb greenhouse gas emissions, but these plans may not be enough.
First LookWhy not everyone's cheering New Zealand's massive new marine reserveNew Zealand Prime Minister John Key announces the creation of the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary, a marine region protected from fishing and mining.
First LookHow to limit fracking quakes: Drilling experts offer best practicesA group of seismologists, academics, and industry experts in American drilling states hope to initiate a candid discussion of the role of wastewater injection and earthquakes.
Why Shell abandoned Alaskan Arctic drilling, for nowRoyal Dutch Shell announced Monday that it is abandoning its drilling venture in Alaska for the 'forseeable future.'
Barking prairie dogs: Why Denver court is entering rodent disputeCedar City, Utah, says that federal protections are allowing prairie dogs to take over the town's golf course, airport and cemetery and even interrupt funerals with their barking.
Why SeaWorld wants two new tanks for its orcasThe California Coastal Commission backs the SeaWorld project to build two new pools for its orcas. A vote will be held Oct. 8.
Why Paris will ban cars from the city SundayTo fight smog,聽socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo said that the goal was to show that 'Paris can operate without cars.'
Will Washington be the first US state to have a carbon tax?The principle behind a carbon tax is simple, Cobb writes: Raise taxes on what you want less of and lower taxes on what you want more of.
First LookNo sleeping with the fishes during dark polar nightA new study reveals that marine life is as active as ever, even in the depths of the dark polar night. The findings might affect how many viewed the polar night as a safe time for change.
First LookIs this volcano in Iceland Europe's worst polluter?Last year's volcanic eruption in Iceland released more than three times as much sulphur dioxide as all European industry combined.
China's Xi Jinping announces climate-change pactHow might this trend inspire other countries to reform their own emissions policies?
Peculiar behavior of European trees raises climate change questionsAs the world warms, trees should leaf earlier. But a study of several species of deciduous trees in Europe turned up unexpected results.
Central Asia鈥檚 pipeline politics: a quest for energy independenceCaught between superpowers Russia and China, can Central Asia's "stans" exert their independence amid a changing energy landscape?聽
Could climate change drive crocodiles back to North America and Europe?Increasing global temperatures聽could trigger a spread of crocodile species to the Northern hemisphere, scientists suggest.
First LookWhy deaths of 25 walruses prompted a federal probeMore than two dozen walruses were found shot dead on the Alaskan shoreline, ringing alarm bells for a species already increasingly threatened by climate change.
Pope Francis鈥� climate message faces tough crowd in CongressWhen the leader of the Catholic Church addresses Congress Thursday, he shouldn鈥檛 expect the same kind of celebratory welcome he received at the White House.聽
Hillary Clinton opposes Keystone XL, but is it already dead?While Keystone remains a big issue for environmentalists and politicians, it may no longer be of much interest to energy companies, experts say.
Does baby video footage mean hope for rhinos?Three rhino calves from the endangered Javan rhino subspecies were captured in a camera trap. The presence of new babies shows success in rhino conservation efforts.聽
Following Keystone opposition, Clinton lays out comprehensive energy policyHillary Clinton's new initiative calls for revamping America鈥檚 outdated energy infrastructure and intensively combating climate change.
