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9 things everyone should know about Maui’s wildfire disaster

We’re bad at predicting the future and there’s no way around it

Biden’s historic climate law has a problem

The LED light revolution has only just begun

These kids sued over climate change — and won

How Maui’s wildfires became so apocalyptic

This strange hurricane season may take a turn for the worse

New York’s shark-infested waters are a good thing. Yes, really.

Why a “room-temperature superconductor” would be a huge deal

Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to find out.

Why the mosquito that spreads West Nile virus is becoming resistant to insecticides

This beetle’s sex is on fire. Literally.

The ingenious tricks animals use to survive wildfires

Legal battles over climate change are already paying off

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The surprisingly subtle recipe making heat waves worse

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The Vox guide to extreme heat

Heat records will keep falling. Our guide on why it’s so hot, how to stay cool, and climate solutions.

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Biden’s $250 billion lure to clean up the dirty legacy of fossil fuels

Birds have co-opted our anti-bird weapons in a genius counterattack

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What “record-breaking heat” actually means

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Why you feel grouchy on super hot days

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The invisible consequences of heat on the body and mind

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It’s even hot underwater

Why ultra-green Germany turned its back on nuclear energy

Why Canada’s wildfires will affect air quality for weeks to come

Yes, bird flu is a threat. It’s time to take it seriously.

How the Supreme Court put itself in charge of the executive branch

There’s no such thing as a disaster-resistant place anymore

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It’s even hot in Antarctica, where it’s winter

Climate change is already making parts of America uninsurable

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Beavers are heat wave heroes

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3 reasons why this summer is so damn hot

Scientists unveil the key site that shows we’re in a new climate epoch

How to raise kids in the face of climate change

Why this summer is already shaping up to be a drag for travelers

What to do if you’re worried about “forever chemicals” in your drinking water

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Yes, it’s hot. But this could be one of the coolest summers of the rest of your life.

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Bus stops and playgrounds are too damn hot

New York’s long and winding road to congestion pricing

Anxious about climate change? You’re not alone.

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The unusual factors behind the extraordinary heat across the southern US

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