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© Getty Images. Smoke from Canadian wildfires blows south creating hazy conditions on New York City

On U.S. East Coast, smoky skies latest sign of a changing climate

By Bruno Vander Velde

June 8, 2023
This week, the East Coast of the United States is grappling with something that other places around the world are all too familiar with: wildfire smoke. But it may not stay a novelty for long, Americans should start expecting more of these episodes thanks to climate change.
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News spotlight: A climate hero emerges — beavers

By Max Marcovitch

February 13, 2023
Increasing drought and urban expansion have contributed to the destruction and degradation of 35 percent of the world’s wetlands. How might we stymie this decline? Introducing beavers back into their natural habitats is a good start.
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As climate warms, Ecuador fights fires with forecasts

By Olivia DeSmit

May 22, 2019
An innovative tool combines weather forecasts with fire-tracking systems to create a "fire-weather forecast."
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