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July 2024 was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

Climate Science

Texas is going to keep getting hotter, new climatology report shows

Researchers at Texas A&M University analyzed historic observations of temperature, precipitation and more and identified ongoing and likely future trends.
Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Nation World

Doomsday Clock remains set to 90 seconds to midnight

The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to human extinction established in 1947, remains at 90 seconds to midnight for the second year in a row.
Nation World

Earth shattered global heat record in '23 and it's flirting with warming limit, European agency says

The record heat made life miserable and sometimes deadly in Europe, North America, China and many other places last year.
In The News

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

A special In the News Now takes a look back at some of the top climate events in 2023.
Defenders

New study: Texans can expect hotter days, more severe weather in the future

The number of triple-digit days is expected to trend upward.
Climate Science

Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that.

Beef is the largest agricultural source of greenhouse gasses worldwide, and it has a bigger carbon footprint than any other type of protein.
Nation World

Cancellations of offshore wind projects jeopardize Biden's clean energy goals

The cancellation of two large offshore wind projects in New Jersey is the latest in a series of setbacks for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry.
Nation World

Scientists warn of higher temperatures, extreme weather events heading into El Niño phase

The mercury has since dipped again, but experts say the short surge marked a new global heat record for June and indicates more extremes ahead.
Environment

Earth Day: The importance of protecting the environment

Earth Day is a time to learn more about the importance of protecting the environment. From ways you can help to what you need to know about climate change.
Local News

Texas A&M hosts the environmentally-friendly invention competition 'Invent for the Planet'

Engineering teams were tasked with creating impactful and innovative designs to tackle some of the planet's biggest challenges.