Rebecca Hersher

Rebecca Hersher appears in the following:

'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action

Wednesday, December 02, 2020

Heat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame.

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NASA Satellite To Measure Global Sea Level Rise

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Space is the best place — maybe the only place — to get a complete picture of how climate change is affecting the Earth's oceans. And what happens in the ocean does not stay in the ocean.

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2020 Hurricane Season Sets New Devastating Records And Is Not Over Yet

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Hurricane Iota was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded this late in the Atlantic hurricane season. This year has already broken the record for the most named storms, and the season isn't over.

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U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement

Tuesday, November 03, 2020

The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation.

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Most Tenants Get No Information About Flooding. It Can Cost Them Dearly

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Most landlords are not required to disclose if a property is in a flood plain or has flooded before. That's a big problem in cities where climate change is driving more frequent and severe floods.

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Living In Harm's Way: Why Most Flood Risk Is Not Disclosed

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

About 15 million properties in the U.S. are prone to flooding, but patchwork and ineffective disclosure laws mean most people get little to no information about flood risk before they move.

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What Might Happen To U.S.-India Relations Under A President Biden

Monday, October 19, 2020

President Trump has forged a friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. NPR discusses what might happen to U.S.-India ties if there's a change in the White House.

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Moving? 6 Questions To Ask About Flood Risk In A Changing Climate

Sunday, October 18, 2020

You're looking for a new place to live. You know that fires and floods might be a problem, especially with climate change, but how much do you really know about your risk?

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Undisclosed: Most Homebuyers And Renters Aren't Warned About Flood Or Wildfire Risk

Sunday, October 18, 2020

Wildfires and floods threaten tens of millions of properties in the U.S. But most Americans get little or no information about climate risks when they move.

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Scientists Confirm Nevada Man Was Infected Twice With Coronavirus

Monday, October 12, 2020

It's the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection in the U.S. The case underscores that everyone should be social distancing and wearing masks, including COVID-19 survivors.

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U.S. Emission Reductions Slowed After Trump Pulled Out Of Paris Accord

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

China is investing in both coal and renewable energy, the European Union promises to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and the U.S. is leaving the Paris Agreement altogether. What will 2021 hold?

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What Will 2021 Hold For U.S. Climate Diplomacy?

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

What has been the impact been on climate science after President Trump decided to pull out of the Paris agreement on climate change? The U.S. will be officially out of the agreement on Nov. 4.

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What Are The Costs Of Climate Change?

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

More frequent and severe wildfires and hurricanes have caused billions of dollars of damage in the U.S. Climate experts warn the costs to the economy and to individual families are only rising.

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Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.

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Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA

Saturday, September 12, 2020

David Legates, a professor whose research has been supported by fossil fuel companies, has been hired for a top position at the federal agency that oversees weather and climate forecasting.

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Some Areas Damaged By Hurricane Laura See Spikes In Air Pollution

Sunday, August 30, 2020

Hurricane Laura hit an area with dozens of major refineries and chemical plants, which emitted millions of pounds of extra air pollution.

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Millions Of Pounds Of Extra Pollution Were Released Before Hurricane Laura's Landfall

Friday, August 28, 2020

Hurricane Laura hit an area known for its refineries and chemical plants. They released millions of pounds of air pollution when they shut down, and many air monitors are not functioning.

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Everything Is Unprecedented. Welcome To Your Hotter Earth

Friday, August 28, 2020

Hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves and disease outbreaks are all a preview of our hotter future. Dramatically cutting greenhouse gas emissions would help.

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Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power.

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Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. Other real estate sites are holding off.

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