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September 24, 2020

Melting Antarctic ice will raise sea levels and might cause humanity to 'give up ... New York'

If the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement are not met, the Antarctic ice sheet will melt, resulting in global sea levels rising to the point where humanity will have to "give up ... New York," according to a new study.

September 21, 2020

Sea levels could rise by more than a foot by 2100 as ice sheets continue to melt

A newly published study says that global sea levels could rise more than one foot by 2100, should greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current pace.

September 17, 2020

Western wildfires rage as criminals, looters hinder firefighting efforts

The devastating wildfires raging across parts of the western United States have brought on another hurdle for emergency personnel trying to keep people safe from the infernos.

September 16, 2020

Biden wins Scientific American's first endorsement in 175 years

Scientific American focused on the president's response to the novel coronavirus, but editors also emphasized that Trump's shortcomings and "refusal to look at the evidence and act accordingly [extend] beyond the virus."

September 15, 2020

Scientists find severe damage to 2 major Antarctic glaciers in satellite images

Scientists have discovered damage to two major Antarctic glaciers through satellite imagery, according to a new study. 

September 12, 2020

California clears path for inmate firefighters to become regulars after release

California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that allows prisoners who fight fires while incarcerated to have their records expunged after serving time.

September 11, 2020

At least 5 dead, dozens missing as 36 wildfires burn across Oregon

A change in weather was expected to help aid efforts to combat the fires

September 11, 2020

Pelosi on wildfires in California and West: ‘Mother Earth is angry’

There’s a message in the raging infernos that have scorched her home state of California as well as neighboring states, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

September 9, 2020

Washington fires ravage 330,000 acres in 24 hours

Wildfires raged through the state of Washington on Tuesday, burning more than 330,000 acres of brush and timber.

September 3, 2020

Arctic Circle fires set carbon dioxide emission records, new data reveals

Arctic Circle fires this year have released approximately 35% more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than the already record-breaking 2019 Siberian blazes, according to new data.