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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 2d

A strong cold front is sweeping toward the East Coast, and starting tonight, people from Washington, D.C. to New York could see severe weather.

@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest forecast.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 3d

At least one tornado was confirmed in Arkansas on Saturday as severe weather blasts through the midsection of the country — and a surge of cold air is coming in right behind it that’s expected to bring frost and freeze alerts.

@andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has your latest weather forecast.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 6d

After an EF-5 tornado destroyed a Kansas town, it reinvented itself with clean energy.

After an EF-5 tornado destroyed a Kansas town, it reinvented itself with clean energy

In 2007, a powerful tornado decimated Greensburg, Kansas. Today, 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy and many of its roofs are lined with solar panels.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 6d

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new analysis.

Renewable energy exceeds global coal power generation for the first time ever, analysis finds

Energy think tank Ember says a slight drop in global fossil fuel power marks "a turning point," as the U.S. and Europe lag behind by China and India in investment.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 6d

In 2007, an EF-5 tornado destroyed 95% of the small town of Greensburg, Kansas, killing 10 people and injuring over 60. But today, the town has rebuilt with a major difference — 100% of its electricity comes from wind energy. cbsn.ws/4n302Vj

CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 6d

Small Western Alaska villages are seeing “catastrophic” damage after the remnants of Typhoon Halong hit the region, causing flooding that swept entire homes off their foundations and displaced hundreds of people. cbsn.ws/4nRKo0a

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 7d

Video shows the Coast Guard rescuing a man from the water off Cape Cod during a nor'easter.

Video shows Coast Guard rescue man from water off Cape Cod during nor'easter

The Coast Guard rescued a man from the water off the coast of Falmouth, Massachusetts.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 14d

Inhalers produce as much carbon emissions as over 500,000 cars each year, study finds

"These emissions drive global warming, exacerbating the very respiratory conditions inhalers are meant to relieve," researchers wrote.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 15d

Bill Nye warns the U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA's budget is cut.

Bill Nye warns U.S. could "cede leadership to other countries" if NASA budget is cut

Bill Nye the Science Guy on Monday protested against a federal budget proposal that would see NASA's funding reduced from $24 billion to $18.8 billion.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 16d

Priscilla has strengthened into a hurricane off Mexico's Pacific Coast. Here's where it's expected to go.

Priscilla strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific. Maps show its path.

Tropical Storm Priscilla was strengthening Sunday in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 16d

It’s busy in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans with three storm systems swirling at the same time. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social breaks down what to expect.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 21d

Jane Goodall led a life with two missions — one that redefined the world’s understanding of chimpanzees, and another to help people “realize we’re part of the environment.” On Wednesday, the Jane Goodall Institute announced that its founder has died. cbsn.ws/4mUZEbC

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 21d

Jane Goodall, the renowned conservationist who shaped the world’s knowledge of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, the institute she founded announced Wednesday. cbsn.ws/3KCxWTj

Jane Goodall, who shaped the world's knowledge of chimpanzees, dies at 91

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 21d

Despite a broken jaw, 32 Chunk has eaten his way to the top of the Fat Bear Week 2025 bracket after two years as runner-up in the contest. As one of the largest bears in the annual contest, Chunk was estimated to be more than 1,200 pounds, according to park officials. cbsn.ws/3WhHO7v

32 Chunk crowned winner of Fat Bear Week 2025

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 21d

Video shows several houses along North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsing into the Atlantic Ocean.

Video shows several houses along North Carolina's Outer Banks collapsing into Atlantic ocean

The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 23d

Tropical Storm Imelda is bringing heavy rain and potential flooding and mudslides to the Leeward Islands as Humberto maintains its major hurricane status through the Atlantic. @andrewkozaktv.bsky.social has the latest on the expected impacts, from the islands in the Atlantic to the U.S. East Coast.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 24d

Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday in the western Atlantic and is forecast to strengthen to hurricane status over the next few days, bringing the threat of torrential rainfall to portions of the southeastern U.S. early this week. cbsn.ws/3IwhkMv

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 24d

Humberto has rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane, and parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bermuda could see its impact as early as Saturday night.

Humberto becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.

Humberto gained hurricane status early Friday as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 27d

Massachusetts cranberry farmers are choosing to restore their bogs into wetlands amid economic headwinds. cbsn.ws/46DLntB

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 27d

Tropical Storm Humberto formed Wednesday in the central tropical Atlantic. It’s one of two systems swirling over the western Atlantic that could potentially bring some downstream impacts to parts of the Southeast U.S. coast from Florida up to North Carolina. cbsn.ws/4nHfxTA

Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic. Maps show its forecast path.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 28d

A young male moose known as Emil, with thousands of social media fans, has been captured in Austria and taken to the border with the neighboring Czech Republic after spending the summer roaming across central Europe.

Wayward moose captured, tranquilized after roaming across central Europe, racking up thousands of fans on social media

Austrian newspaper Kurier said the animal's departure was "not entirely voluntary" as local media drew parallels to the government's strict deportation policy.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 28d

For car buyers interested in electric vehicles, the clock is ticking to take advantage of federal tax credits on new and used EVs before they expire on Sept. 30. cbsn.ws/47ThoAb

Car buyers rush to capitalize on federal EV tax credits ahead of expiration next week

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 29d

Meet the 2025 Fat Bear Week contenders as Alaska national park kicks off voting

The annual vote for Fat Bear Week begins Tuesday, Sept. 23, and runs through Sept. 30. Here's what to know.

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CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 29d

The roof of a Walmart distribution center north of Dallas was torn off on Sunday as a severe storm swept through the area. No injuries were reported at the center in Sanger, Texas, but the Denton County Office of Emergency Management said there’s now a 45- to 50-foot hole in the building’s roof.

CBS News Climate Watch @cbsnewsplanet.bsky.social · 29d

A hailstorm on Sunday left piles of ice chunks around homes in Sanger, Texas. The National Weather Service’s Fort Worth station had warned Sunday evening that two-inch hail would be possible in the area, and Denton County emergency officials said that the storm had left several reports of damage.

Severe weather leaves piles of hail in Texas

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