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News Articles: climate

Experts say there are key questions parents and guardians should ask camp operators about wildfires, flood and heat risk.

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  • Climate

Ask your kids' camps these key questions about heat and flood safety, experts say

Camps in nature can be great for kids, but they can also expose campers to floods, wildfires and heat. Here are the top questions experts say people should ask camps about safety.

July 18, 2025
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By:
  • Julia Simon
Ragpickers search for recyclable materials like metal and plastic at a dumping ground near Ahmedabad, India, which they'll sell to scrap traders. Working conditions are brutal during severe heat. A new program administered by the Self Employed Women's Association, a trade union, offers a payout for days missed when the temperature hits a certain threshold so the ragpickers can stay home and protect their health without losing income.

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  • Global Health

On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.

July 16, 2025
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By:
  • Jyoti Thakur
People swim in the Blanco River by a low water crossing on River Road across from 7A Ranch in Wimberley, Texas, on July 9.

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  • National

10 years ago, a flood devastated this Texas town. The road to recovery has been long

Wimberley, Texas, was the site of a devastating flash flood on Memorial Day weekend in 2015. Now, 10 years later, the town has rebuilt with such floods in mind — but still feels the emotional effects.

July 16, 2025
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By:
  • Kat Lonsdorf
In the coming months, there will be "a 'hurry-up-and-buy' 'limited-time-offer' kind of dynamic" to get government incentives for home solar and other energy-efficient technologies, says Ari Matusiak, CEO of the nonprofit Rewiring America. <br>

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  • Climate

Do you want federal money for an EV or home solar? Time is running out — fast

Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.

July 16, 2025
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By:
  • Julia Simon and
  • Camila Domonoske
Workers on scaffolding repaint the NASA logo near the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building in 2020 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

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  • Climate

The Trump administration reverses its promise to publish key climate reports online

Earlier this month, the government websites that hosted the authoritative, peer-reviewed national climate assessments went dark. Officials say they're only obligated to give the reports to Congress.

July 15, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Debris, rubble and a damaged car in North Plainfield, N.J. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 after flooding from heavy rains in the area. Climate change is causing heavier rain across the United States.

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  • Climate

Floods are getting more dangerous around the country

New York, North Carolina, New Mexico and Texas have all suffered serious flooding this month. Climate change is causing even more rain to fall during the heaviest storms.

July 15, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher and
  • Lauren Sommer
A view of high-voltage transmission towers in Houston. The law President Trump signed on July 4 ends tax incentives for wind and solar projects and is expected to drive up electricity bills across the U.S., according to a nonpartisan think tank.

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  • Climate

Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law

In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.

July 15, 2025
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  • Michael Copley
A damaged home is seen after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 4. Just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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  • Climate

Flood risk is widespread in the U.S. Few people have insurance for it

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

July 14, 2025
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By:
  • Michael Copley
Texas officials are considering installing flood warning sirens along a section of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County that saw catastrophic floods on July 4.

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  • Climate

How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.

July 12, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
Homeowner Daniel Olivas walks through his home that was heavily damaged from flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Many home buyers in the U.S. do not get information about flood risk before them move in.

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  • Climate

Where to find information about flood risk to your home

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

July 12, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
A resident of Altadena, Calif., during wildfires in January 2025. Wildfires are getting more extreme because of climate change. The Trump administration has taken down the website for the National Climate Assessment, which is the most comprehensive and authoritative source of information about how climate change is affecting all parts of the U.S.

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  • Climate

The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here

The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.

July 11, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
Vehicles sit submerged as a search and rescue worker looks through debris from the early July flash flooding in Hunt, Texas.

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  • Weather

What should you do in a flash flood? Expert safety tips for before, during and after

Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.

July 10, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
For years, Kerr County officials debated how to fund a flood warning system. Under Trump administration changes, disaster funding opportunities are getting more limited for communities.

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  • Climate

Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it's getting even harder

Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump administration, that kind of funding is drying up.

July 10, 2025
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By:
  • Lauren Sommer
Volunteers clean up a house after flooding in Kerrville, Texas. The state's governor and top emergency official are on a board considering options to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of President Trump.

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  • Climate

Texas is relying on FEMA. State leaders said it should be cut

The governor and top emergency official in Texas are both members of a council advising the Trump administration on options for eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

July 09, 2025
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
A Texas Department of Public Safety official inspects debris on the waterfront at Camp Mystic along the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Sunday, July 6, in Hunt, Texas.

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  • National

Texas lawmaker wants investigation into weather alert system and storm preparedness

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, says affected Texans are owed an investigation into what went wrong with evacuating flooded areas and how it can be prevented from happening again.

July 07, 2025
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  • Leila Fadel and
  • Destinee Adams
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