Clean Technica

Refinery Closures Present Risk for Higher Gasoline Prices on the West Coast

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California is set to lose 17% of its oil refinery capacity over the next 12 months because of two planned refinery closures. If realized, the closure of the facilities is likely to contribute to increases in fuel price volatility on the West Coast. Phillips 66 announced plans last October to close its … [continued]

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Great Lakes Now

How climate change may be affecting tornadoes

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How climate change may be affecting tornadoes

By Amal Ahmed

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.

This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery.

Extreme weather seems to make the headlines almost every week, as disasters increasingly strike out of season, break records, and hit places they never have before.

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Great Lakes Now

How climate change is worsening extreme heat

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How climate change is worsening extreme heat

By Amal Ahmed

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.

This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery.

Extreme weather seems to make the headlines almost every week, as disasters increasingly strike out of season, break records, and hit places they never have before.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

Great Lakes Now

How climate change is supercharging wildfires

4 min read

How climate change is supercharging wildfires

By Amal Ahmed

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.

This is part of the Disaster 101 toolkit, a comprehensive guide to extreme weather preparation, response, and recovery.

Extreme weather seems to make the headlines almost every week, as disasters increasingly strike out of season, break records, and hit places they never have before.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.