Bees, oil, and El Niño
A sobering look at what the US stands to lose in climate and atmospheric research if the National Center for Atmospheric Research is dismantled.
What the US Would Lose If It Eliminates the National Center for Atmospheric Research - Inside Climate News
“I think there’s a great loss for the wrong reasons. There’s no good reason for dismantling this or tearing it down,” a former NASA chief scientist says.
Derek Harrison
Maine's wild blueberry harvests are feeling the weight of climate change and drought, with some farms losing up to 93% of their yields. A tough season for the Northeast's berries.
Wild blueberry farms across Maine suffer as climate change upends growing seasons
Like lobster rolls, wild blueberries are iconic in Maine. But heat and drought have set the plants back to a point where many small farmers are struggling against reduced yields and increased costs for mulch and irrigation.
Sydney Cromwell, Inside Climate News
El Niño is approaching, likely intensifying heatwaves and floods this year. While not the primary cause of climate extremes, it's a gentle reminder of the shifts our planet is facing.
What To Expect as El Niño Approaches - Inside Climate News
Go behind the scenes with senior editor Corey Mitchell and reporter Bob Berwyn as they break down what to expect from the looming El Niño.
Derek Harrison
US oil dominance is slipping as China leads the charge in the energy transition. A thoughtful look at how the global balance of power is shifting.
The American epoch of oil is collapsing. What comes next could be ugly | Jonathan Watts
China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock
Jonathan Watts
Record heat has bees swarming 17 days early in North America. A gentle look at how the climate crisis is shifting nature's clock.
Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early
After record losses last year, beekeepers report a warm winter has led to bees ‘waking up earlier’ this year
Maya Yang
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