Tag: Extreme weather
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy For Damages Caused By “Climate Deception”
The little town of Carrboro, North Carolina has sued utility giant Duke Energy for damages from climate change.
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Bifacial Rooftop Vertical Solar Panels Shine In Norway
A new rooftop vertical solar installation in northern Norway shows that solar can work almost anywhere there is sunlight.
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Hidden Costs of Climate Change Fueling Affordability Crisis in California — New Report
Analysis from the Center for Law, Energy & Environment at the University of California, Berkeley shows that disaster costs, health impacts, lost wages and more are disproportionately affecting California households, businesses and the public sector, with no sign of abatement. San Francisco — While costs in the immediate aftermath of … [continued]
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How Great Lakes cities are preparing for climate migration
Stroll along Cleveland’s Edgewater Pier on a summer evening, and you’ll hear Arabic, Spanish, and other languages wafting through the lake air. For decades, international immigrants have found a home in the city of Lake Erie.
But now, there’s an increasing chance that future waves of migrants — from Florida, Arizona, California, and beyond — could move here as extreme weather events caused by climate change in those regions prompt people to rethink where they want to live.
UK Not Making Hay While The Sun Shines
A hot, dry summer in the UK has led to reduced hay yields in the eastern part of the country, driving up prices.
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