WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! It's set to be a busy few days in New York as the U.N. General Assembly and NYC Climate ...
A study examining nearly 1,500 river sites in the US between 1980 and 2022 has shown that river heatwaves are happening up to four times faster than air heatwaves and lasting nearly twice as long. The finding has major implications for aquatic life.
The AI-driven data center boom is adding strain on the West's water. New legislation in California would require data centers to report how much water they use.
"Today is day one of the new EPA," Administrator Lee Zeldin said. Union officials say the revamp is meant to intimidate scientists and undermine science.