Topic: climate change
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Maps
How Climate Change May Reshape Tornado Season
Of all the weather phenomena, from droughts to hurricanes, it's hardest to figure out how a warmer planet will impact Tornado Alley. Here's why.
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Charts
Climate Change Will Drive Up Manhattan's Heat-Related Death Toll
Scientists at Columbia University test 32 different projections for the future. None of them look good.
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One Climate Change Era Growth Industry: Giant Sewer Balloons
In a race to meet EPA guidelines, U.S. cities have installed dozens of these devices over the past decade.
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Urban Wonk
The Inequality of Urban Tree Cover
Minorities are significantly more likely to live in heat-prone neighborhoods that will be particularly at risk with climate change.
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Does Every City Need A Chief Resilience Officer?
The Rockefeller Foundation plans to fund positions in 100 cities worldwide.
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Charts
Why Sewage Plants Are Especially Vulnerable to Climate Change
Nearly 11 billion gallons of waste spilled into waterways after Superstorm Sandy, according to a new report.
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The Best Excuse Ever for Getting Your Groceries Delivered: It's Greener
If used right, online grocery services like Peapod and FreshDirect could help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Maps
Imagining the World's Cities in the Ocean-Dominated 'Hunger Games' Universe
If climate change caused the waters to rise by 500 feet, this is what major international cities might look like.
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Maps
Climate Change in the Southeastern U.S. Could Mean Endless Severe Thunderstorms
Places like Atlanta could see a 100 percent increase in the number of days with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
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Charts
Your Wine Habit Is Threatening Endangered Pandas
Climate change is forcing a showdown between vineyards and sensitive habitats.
