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Climate change
Skijoring brings cowboys and skiers to Western towns, but warm weather leaves the sport in flux
by
Caitlin Tan
Mar 7, 2024
Many small towns across the Rocky Mountain West depend on the sport for an economic boost during an otherwise slow winter, but this year it's been tricky with unseasonably warm temperatures.
SEC adopts rule making companies disclose climate risks
Mar 7, 2024
The rules are softer than those initially proposed.
Warm winter forces some businesses and events to get creative
by
Henry Epp
Mar 6, 2024
Parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast were especially warm from December through February. These are areas of the country that rely on snow and cold to attract tourists and their dollars to ski resorts, ice rinks and snowmobile trails.
Historic drought at the Panama Canal threatens global shipping
Mar 6, 2024
Many fewer vessels now traverse the canal daily. The water deficit is a global phenomenon that has been linked to climate change.
Former climate researcher says switch to data science was an “adventure”
Feb 19, 2024
In an ever-changing job market, sometimes your career takes an unexpected turn. Data scientist Grace Kim says her career has been a “winding road with ups and downs.”
Can cloud seeding save a drought-stricken "national treasure"?
by
Amy Scott
Jan 9, 2024
Nevada is among several states investing in technology to manipulate the weather.
Small ski resorts face uphill battle with snow shortfalls
by
Caitlin Tan
Jan 8, 2024
As climate change makes winter snowfall uncertain, selling lift tickets gets trickier — especially at smaller, locally owned resorts.
For public good, not for profit.
Wetlands or housing? Climate change pressures shoreline development plans.
by
Ezra Romero
Dec 22, 2023
In California, a fight is brewing over whether to build middle-class homes or restore wetlands that could mitigate flood risk.
What to expect from COP28, the annual U.N. climate summit
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 27, 2023
The two-week United Nations summit on climate change will kick off on Nov. 30 and take place in Dubai this year.
Climate change effects likely to include long-term inflation
by
Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2023
The fifth National Climate Assessment says climate change will continue to nudge household spending higher in many categories — including health, food and home repair.