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Here & Now's continued coverage of climate change and environmental news.

Beachgoers enjoy a hot day along the Atlantic Ocean, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. (Julio Cortez/AP)

A Marine Heatwave Is Warming Up The Ocean Along The East Coast

It's part of a trend of warming ocean temperatures in the region over the past few years.

United Nations Says World May Hit 1.5 Degrees Warming Threshold Within 5 Years

The World Meteorological Organization says the world may hit 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above pre-industrial levels sooner than expected.

How The Coronavirus 'Changes Everything' About Fighting Wildfires

Several fires are burning across Arizona, including the state's fifth-largest fire in history.

No, The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Saving The Environment

Land grabs, illegal mining and lack of funding are devastating natural environments around the globe.

Nature And The Coronavirus: As Humans Continue Lockdown, Wildlife Creeps Back In

We look at the pandemic from the animal kingdom's point of view.

During Focus On Coronavirus, What Will Happen To Climate Change Reporting?

Climate change reporters to talk about the stories they are focusing on and how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact their reporting going forward.

Climate Change Is Destroying The World's Beaches, New Study Finds

By the end of the century, as many as half of the world's sandy shorelines could disappear, according to the study.

Tropical Forests Are Absorbing Less Carbon

A new study finds tropical forests are losing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide.

Climate Ruling Derails Plan For 3rd Runway At London's Heathrow Airport

A court in the U.K. has ruled that plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow airport are illegal because they don't address the impact of climate change.

Driven By Climate Change, Desalination Researchers Seek Solutions To Water Scarcity

As water scarcity becomes a growing concern in the U.S., one alternative source of water that regions are increasingly investing in is desalination.

An Iceberg Triple The Size Of San Francisco Breaks Off Antarctica's Most Endangered Glacier

Pine Island Glacier is one of the fastest retreating glaciers in Antarctica.

High Temperatures Set Record In January

Last month was the hottest January on record, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Arizona's Largest Utility Seeks To Wipe Out Carbon Emissions By 2050

CEO Jeff Guldner shares how the company plans to reach its goals.

Union Of Concerned Scientists Say Trump Administration's EPA Rollbacks Are Stifling Science

Michael Halpern from the Union of Concerned Scientists says the EPA's contentious work environment under the Trump administration ultimately makes it challenging for scientists to report the facts back to...

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10:54Feb 5, 2020

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University has been tracking Trump's environmental policies with a special tracker. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

The Trump Administration Is 'Silencing Science,' Environmental Law Expert Says

The Trump administration's rollbacks have targeted water, land, air and public health protections — and have threatened the science behind these regulations.

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09:51Feb 3, 2020

Wind turbines stand behind houses of the village of Feldheim near Berlin, Germany. (Michael Sohn/AP)

Small German Town Uses 100% Renewable Energy By Building Its Own Power Plants

One model for the transition can be found in the town of Wolfhagen, Germany.

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04:41Feb 3, 2020

Do Recycled Christmas Trees Really Prevent Erosion Along Louisiana's Coast?

Does a popular and long-running program to use dead Christmas trees to help prevent coastal erosion actually work?

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04:52Jan 28, 2020

Five tribes argue the U.S. is violating their human rights and not addressing the serious harm climate change is having on their communities. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

5 U.S. Native Tribes File A UN Climate Change Complaint

Louisiana lost an average of a football field of land every hour over the course of 25 years due to coastal erosion.

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04:42Jan 28, 2020

The Dutch government is ratcheting up its commitments to fight climate change after a first-of-its-kind ruling in the country's supreme court last month. (Peter Dejong/AP)

Dutch Court Says Government Inaction On Climate Change Violates Human Rights

An environmental group sued to force the government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 1990 levels by the end of 2020.

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09:40Jan 13, 2020

The transition away from coal is a polarizing topic in Australia. (Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Former Australian Coal Executive Calls For Clean Energy Amid 'Existential Threat' Of Climate Change

Just like in the U.S., the transition away from coal is a polarizing topic in Australia with no easy solutions.

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09:55Jan 8, 2020

Morning Edition

A Marine Heatwave Is Warming Up The Ocean Along The East Coast

United Nations Says World May Hit 1.5 Degrees Warming Threshold Within 5 Years

How The Coronavirus 'Changes Everything' About Fighting Wildfires

No, The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Saving The Environment

Nature And The Coronavirus: As Humans Continue Lockdown, Wildlife Creeps Back In

During Focus On Coronavirus, What Will Happen To Climate Change Reporting?

Climate Change Is Destroying The World's Beaches, New Study Finds

Tropical Forests Are Absorbing Less Carbon

Climate Ruling Derails Plan For 3rd Runway At London's Heathrow Airport

Driven By Climate Change, Desalination Researchers Seek Solutions To Water Scarcity

An Iceberg Triple The Size Of San Francisco Breaks Off Antarctica's Most Endangered Glacier

High Temperatures Set Record In January

Arizona's Largest Utility Seeks To Wipe Out Carbon Emissions By 2050

Union Of Concerned Scientists Say Trump Administration's EPA Rollbacks Are Stifling Science

The Trump Administration Is 'Silencing Science,' Environmental Law Expert Says

Small German Town Uses 100% Renewable Energy By Building Its Own Power Plants

Do Recycled Christmas Trees Really Prevent Erosion Along Louisiana's Coast?

5 U.S. Native Tribes File A UN Climate Change Complaint

Dutch Court Says Government Inaction On Climate Change Violates Human Rights

Former Australian Coal Executive Calls For Clean Energy Amid 'Existential Threat' Of Climate Change