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Climate
Demand increasing for keeping schools cool as the summer heat lingers
Weather
South Carolina's ocean temperatures have been warmer-than-average
While February may be a time for chilly temperatures, South Carolina is experiencing warmer-than-average ocean temperatures.
Weather
Ways to stay cool during Columbia's 'famously hot' summers
Its Heat Safety Week in South Carolina and here are some tips for beating back the high temperatures.
Weather
UN's announces plan to reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report provides a framework for governments, businesses, and individuals to reduce plastic pollution.
Weather
Is heat lightning a real thing?
“Heat lightning” is a known summer phenomenon when lightning illuminates the night sky without an accompanying rumble of thunder.
Nation World
The doomsday glacier is undergoing "vigorous ice melt" that could reshape sea level rise projections
In a new study, glaciologists found that warm, high-pressure ocean water is seeping beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.
Weather
What's worse: humid heat or dry heat?
As our famously hot temperatures continue, the debate rises: which type of heat is more uncomfortable? Is it scorching, dry heat, or muggy, humid heat?
Climate
Global warming continues, with this year on track to possibly be hottest ever
This year, 2024, is on track to be either the warmest or second warmest on record. What is causing this warming?
Climate Science
Global warming continues to impact Earth
This year, 2024, is on track to be either the warmest or second warmest on record. What is causing this warming and why does it matter?
Climate
Is pollen season getting worse to you? Here's what scientists say is to blame
A recent study found that the warming trend and increased carbon dioxide emissions were the main drivers in increasing pollen counts.
Nation World
Record ocean temperatures could lead to "explosive hurricane season"
In the North Atlantic basin, the current average temperature is slightly above 68 degrees, which is more typical of May.
Climate
How the changing climate has impacted the State Fair
Temperatures have changed what we can expect when it comes to the state fair.
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