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Exterior of MCAS Miramar microgrid rooms in San Diego, California.

The military is turning to microgrids to fight global threats — and global warming

The military is among the largest buyers of independent power systems known as microgrids. They make tactical sense; and environmentalists hope they can help the transition from fossil fuels.

Low water levels at Shasta Lake on April 25, 2022. The reservoir as of Feb. 21 , 2023 was at more than 86% of historic average levels.

Water board waives Delta rules that protect salmon

Angering environmentalists, the water board decided that cities and farmers would get more Delta water while restricting flows for endangered salmon and other fish. The move came after Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended key environmental laws.

North Dakota ranchers have been forced to sell off close to 25% more of their herds over last year.

A mega-drought is hammering the U.S. In North Dakota, it's worse than the Dust Bowl

Ranchers in North Dakota have been forced to sell off their herds at historic rates. Now they're worried they won't have enough feed to keep their remaining cows alive this winter.

A girl poses for a portrait in a camp for internally displaced people on the outskirts of Baidoa, Somalia, on Dec. 14. As people flee their homes because of drought, famine and fighting, camps have sprung up this year around the Somali capital and other cities.

This is what displaced Somalians want you to know about their humanitarian crisis

Dusty camps of displaced people have sprung up on the outskirts of cities. They ran from their homes because of drought, famine and fighting that involves the militant group al-Shabaab.

A family goes trick or treating in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, in 2012.

Your Halloween plans may need to change thanks to scary weather predictions

Forecasters predict that heavy rainfall this Halloweekend will make trick-or-treating a no go in drought-stricken parts of the country.

Meteorologist: West Coast snowfall is 'once in a generation'

Mountainous areas of California experienced nearly unprecedented snowfall accumulations — more than 40 feet since the start of the season.

President Biden speaks about the heat wave on July 27, 2023. He announced some new measures to address extreme heat, including more inspections to protect workers.

Biden rolled out some new measures to respond to extreme heat as temperatures soar

On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden met with mayors from two cities grappling with extreme heat, announcing some new measures to try to help workers deal with the issue.

A floating dock now sits on mud at Loveland Reservoir, April 13, 2020. A controlled water transfer by Sweetwater Authority has visibly lowered the shoreline level.

Fishing comes to a halt at Sweetwater Authority’s Loveland Reservoir

The southern San Diego County agency is conducting a water transfer from its Loveland lake near Alpine, citing drought conditions.

A new report finds that last year China permitted the equivalent of two coal plants per week. China's renewable sector is also booming.

China is building six times more new coal plants than other countries, report finds

China permitted the equivalent of two new coal plants a week last year according to a new report. The country is also rapidly expanding its renewable energy.

In this aerial picture taken on Aug. 21, a vehicle drives through floodwaters following heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hilary in Thousand Palms, Calif.

California's lawsuit says oil giants downplayed climate change. Here's what to know

California accuses oil companies of misleading the public on the dangers of fossil fuels for decades. The state demands they help fund recovery efforts after climate change-fueled disasters.

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