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Climate

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

Manchin says he is unable to support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

The announcement by the West Virginia Democrat likely dooms the $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation, which — without any support from Republicans — needs backing from every Senate Democrat in order to pass through the 50-50 chamber.
by Arnie Seipel

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The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why

The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here's why

The link between tornadoes, like the ones that hit Kentucky over the weekend, and climate change isn't as clear as it is for other extreme weather events, though scientists say the clues are there.
by Rachel Treisman

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Was devastating tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Was devastating tornado outbreak related to climate change?

Scientists say their understanding of how climate change affects the frequency of tornadoes is still evolving. But they say the conditions that give rise to such outbreaks — including rising temperatures, moisture, and wind shear — are intensifying as the planet warms.

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Report: NHL is promoting hockey rink refrigerant with 'super-greenhouse gas'

Report: NHL is promoting hockey rink refrigerant with 'super-greenhouse gas'

A report from the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency says the National Hockey League and chemical company Chemours are teaming up to expand the use of Opteon, a refrigerant that is “1,700 to 3,100 times more potent than carbon dioxide.”
by Paul Huttner

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Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions

Carbon trading gets a green light from the U.N., and Brazil hopes to earn billions

Carbon offsets got a big boost from November's U.N. climate summit. New rules could make it easier for companies to pay for carbon-cutting projects in other countries, rather than doing it themselves.
by Dan Charles

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