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While the best state to retire in the U.S. is also one of the smallest in the country, the worst state to retire is the largest. Alaska ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to retire for the third year in a row, according to Bankrate’s study of the best states to retire in 2024.

The 10 worst states to retire in the U.S. No. 1 isn't California or New York

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Their findings were published in the scientific journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. Large wildfires may be generating weather conditions that favor more fires. The author of a new study suggests more prescribed burns might help prevent giant future fires. What's happening?. A new study found that large wildfires are creating...

Scientists uncover concerning impacts of large wildfires: 'It appears these fires are creating their own fire weather'

Wisconsin State

A father-daughter duo was found dead after they had gone on a hike at a national park in extreme heat over the weekend. According to the National Park Service, a 52-year-old Wisconsin man and his 23-year-old daughter were discovered dead in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park on Friday, July 12.

Father and Daughter Found Dead After Hiking at National Park in Extreme Heat

Even though climate change is bringing more frequent and severe heat waves, there is no standard, global way to measure heat-wave severity, and existing indices have different thresholds for defining dangerous heat-stress conditions. Researchers report August 7 in the journal Nexus that five out of six existing heat-wave indices were...

Most existing heat wave indices fail to capture heat wave severity, experts report

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COVID-19 samples detected in wastewater have reached high numbers in regions across the United States.

Summer COVID levels are on the rise: Track the spread by region

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Mill Valley, CA

Mill Valley Middle School, along with 51 other Bay Area schools, faces increased flood risks due to climate change, prompting debate over rebuilding strategies. Ezra David Romero and Katie Worth report for KQED and Climate Central. In short:. Parents at Mill Valley Middle School are concerned about flooding that disrupts...

Rising sea levels threaten Bay Area schools

Louisiana State

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As of 2024, Louisiana is one of the states in the U.S. with a notably low minimum wage compared to many others. Here’s an in-depth look at the minimum wage situation in Louisiana, its implications, and the broader context.

Why Louisiana’s Minimum Wage Remains Among the Lowest in the Nation

New York City, NY

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August 5 (Reuters) - Summers in New York City are difficult for Anthony Gay and his family. A small, portable air conditioner in his bedroom is the only relief they have from soaring temperatures in their Brooklyn rental.

As U.S. heat deaths rise, some landlords oppose right to air conditioning

In the face of an unprecedented heatwave, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a compelling global call to action. This past week has witnessed record-breaking temperatures, with the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service declaring July 21 as the hottest day on record, followed by even higher temperatures on July 22 and 23.

UN’s Urgent Appeal to Address the Rising Crisis of Extreme Temperatures

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Florida State

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"Future climate-related risk will likely leave premium growth above its historic average," Capital Economics said.

Real estate values in Texas and Florida are being hit by violent weather as insurance costs spike

On a cold October Saturday in 2020, Elisa got a panicked call from her brother in France. He hadn’t heard from their mother in several days. In the hazy hours of caring for a newborn, Elisa hadn’t known a major storm was pummeling Europe. Abnormally warm air had risen above Greenland, swirling into a cyclone that swept toward the Alps. When Storm Alex finally made landfall, it dropped 19 inches of rain over the course of the next day, the equivalent of six months’ average precipitation. Flash floods began to pour down the mountain sides, the worst deluge since France began keeping records 120 years ago.

Taking the climate killers to court

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, known as hibakusha, share their harrowing experiences to remind the world of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and advocate for a future without them. Kathleen Kingsbury, W.J. Hennigan, and Spencer Cohen write for The New York Times. In short:. The survivors of the Hiroshima and...

Opinion: Aging hibakusha remind the world of nuclear horrors

Wildfires are scorching North America, with more than 28,000 fires burning 4.5 million acres in the U.S. alone, far surpassing previous years' averages. Claire Moses reports for The New York Times. In short:. As of August 3 nearly 90 large wildfires are active in the U.S., mostly in the Pacific...

Wildfires in North America are burning fiercely this year

Alaska State

Fairbanks, AK

Residents of the state are not equipped to deal with excessive heat, and public health warnings have been issued. Fears of record temperatures in Fairbanks, Alaska, were realized in late July, with thermometers hitting 90 degrees Fahrenheit. What's happening?. According to Scientific American, Alaska is experiencing an unusually warm period...

Alaska sets new temperature records amid severe heat wave: 'That just cannot happen here'

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New fossils found in Greenland suggest the continent was nearly ice-free in the past, sparking concerns about future ice loss and rising sea levels. Sachi Kitajima Mulkey reports for Grist. In short:. Researchers from the University of Vermont discovered ancient plant and insect fossils in ice core samples from Greenland,...

Greenland's ice-free past raises concerns about sea level rise

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Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures, but relief from the stifling conditions will not come in the near future, forecasts show.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Earth's string of 13 straight months with a new average heat record came to an end this past July as the natural El Niño climate pattern ebbed, the European climate agency Copernicus announced Thursday. But July 2024 's average heat just missed surpassing the July of a year ago,...

July ends 13-month streak of global heat records as El Nino ebbs, but experts warn against relief

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Poverty greatly increases risk of death during heat waves

A new study reveals that low-income individuals in British Columbia are more than twice as likely to die during extreme heat events due to lack of...

Poverty greatly increases risk of death during heat waves

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