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El Niño amplifies 2023's extreme weather
The phenomenon is one of nature's most predictable climate cycles.Sep 17, 2023 - Energy & EnvironmentIn photos: Damage from catastrophic flooding in Vermont and New York
Heavy rainfall has inundated streets and prompted multiple water rescues and road closures in New York and Vermont.Jul 10, 2023 - ScienceSmoke from Canada's wildfires prompts air quality alerts across U.S.
This will keep happening as Canada deals with a wildfire crisis that's setting it up for a long and damaging season.May 21, 2023 - ScienceHot summer ahead for much of the U.S.
The outlook does not show where heat waves will hit, but they have already begun in earnest.May 19, 2023 - Energy & EnvironmentPacific Northwest heat wave shatters records
With Canada seeing the hottest temperatures compared to average, wildfires are now burning in three provinces.May 16, 2023 - Energy & EnvironmentIntense heat waves occur primarily because of climate change
The climate science trend is becoming increasingly evident.May 8, 2023 - Energy & Environment
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- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Updated 23 hours ago - Energy & Environment
"Life-threatening" flooding hits New York City metro area, stalling travel

- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Sep 29, 2023 - Energy & Environment
Canada's "hellish" wildfire season defies the calendar
- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Sep 27, 2023 - Energy & Environment
Global climate vaults into even rarer territory, with more to come
- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Updated Sep 23, 2023 - Energy & Environment
Tropical Storm Ophelia drenches Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic

- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Sep 17, 2023 - Energy & Environment
El Niño amplifies 2023's extreme weather

- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Updated Sep 15, 2023 - Energy & Environment
Hurricane Lee to swipe New England while slamming Nova Scotia

- Andrew Freedman, author of Axios Generate
Sep 15, 2023 - Energy & Environment