September 4, 2024

Corn sweat is amplifying heat and humidity in the Midwest. (Christopher Cann/USA Today)

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The latest annual impact report from the Global Foodbanking Network finds food banks prevented an estimated 1.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions last year. (Frida Garza/Grist)

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A new poll shows climate change is becoming a “deal breaker” issue for young voters in the next election. (NBC News Now)

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Climate change is blamed for hundreds of tons of dead fish washing up on the shores of Greece. (Niki Kitsantonis/The New York Times)

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A new study finds four billion people - more than half of the people on Earth - lack access to safe drinking water. (Cristen Hemingway Jaynes/EcoWatch)

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The state of California hit a climate milestone using 100 percent carbon-free renewable electricity for 100 consecutive days at least a part of each day. (Alejandro Lazo/CalMatters)

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Research shows that greenhouse gas emission cuts may begin slowing the rate of global warming. (Andrew Freedman/Axios)

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The U.S. National Parks are receiving a record-high $100 million donation, the largest in its history. (Patrick Whittle/The Associated Press)

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The Biden Administration is awarding $521 million in grants to build out EV vehicle charging and install more than 9,200 charging ports nationwide. (David Shepardson/Reuters)

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it’s solidifying the use of $27 billion in climate funds designated by the Inflation Reduction Act. (Rachel Franzin/The Hill)

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Canada’s 2023 wildfires produced more emissions than fossil fuels in most countries, according to a new study just released. (Manuela Andreoni/The New York Times)

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Then there’s this…

Shade is the hottest commodity at the U.S. Open - how New York City’s biggest tennis tournament is adapting to climate change. (Hilary Howard/The New York Times)