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Extreme weather events are chaotic and scary. Prepare yourself for any natural disasters with Grist's new guide. grist.org/extreme-weather/di…
Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief, and recovery

Disaster 101: Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief, and recovery

From packing an emergency kit to navigating FEMA aid to finding legal services and mental health resources, this is a comprehensive guide to surviving and coping with natural disasters.

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Peat fires are burning across the country, smothering one of the world's most populated countries in smoke. bit.ly/4itgJsS
What's fueling Indonesia's worst wildfire season in a decade?

What's fueling Indonesia's worst wildfire season in a decade?

An estimated 1.15 million peat fires are burning, smothering one of the world's most populated countries in smoke.

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When frozen ground known as permafrost degrades, it can fail catastrophically. That could spell serious trouble for the whole planet. bit.ly/4iNJEsP
Strange, catastrophic landslides are kicking off across the far north

Strange, catastrophic landslides are kicking off across the far north

When frozen ground known as permafrost degrades, it can fail catastrophically. That could spell serious trouble for the whole planet.

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Peat fires are burning across the country, smothering one of the world's most populated countries in smoke. bit.ly/48mSgAF
What's fueling Indonesia's worst wildfire season in a decade?

What's fueling Indonesia's worst wildfire season in a decade?

An estimated 1.15 million peat fires are burning, smothering one of the world's most populated countries in smoke.

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The Bridger pipeline promises landowners money, but the tar sands oil it would carry has tribal leaders worried about a spill. bit.ly/3UihJbf
In eastern Montana, a new oil pipeline comes with perils and a potential payday

In eastern Montana, a new oil pipeline comes with perils and a potential payday

The Bridger pipeline promises landowners money, but the tar sands oil it would carry has tribal leaders worried about a spill.

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The path to Trump's 'Arctic dominance' goes through this Alaskan island bit.ly/3UihInH
The new Cold War comes to Kodiak

The new Cold War comes to Kodiak

The path to Trump's 'Arctic dominance' goes through this Alaskan island

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Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk. bit.ly/3UMqvhT
Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here's what’s at stake.

Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here's what’s at stake.

Rumors and conspiracies are spreading too fast for emergency managers to keep up. This information chaos is slowing disaster relief and putting lives at risk.

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Human beings struggle with disaster communication. Chatbots can help — if people take them seriously. bit.ly/3Wearpt
Would you trust an emergency alert written by AI?

Would you trust an emergency alert written by AI?

Human beings struggle with disaster communication. Chatbots could help — if people take them seriously.

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Your guide to finding trusted sources, debunking common extreme weather myths, and having conversations with loved ones about misinformation. bit.ly/4z7niZ8
How to fact-check during and after a disaster

How to fact-check during and after a disaster

Your guide to finding trusted sources, debunking common extreme weather myths, and having conversations with loved ones about misinformation.

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Two years after the deadly storm, voters are frustrated with a slow recovery — and that could carry a political price. bit.ly/4z9sziN
Hurricane Helene haunts the midterms in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene haunts the midterms in North Carolina

Two years after the deadly storm, voters are frustrated with a slow recovery — and that could carry a political price.

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Lula’s reelection kept an ally in the presidency, but a rightward shift in Congress leaves Indigenous leaders facing more battles. bit.ly/4zfqz8Y
For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution

For Indigenous peoples in Brazil, the election results offer a reprieve — not a resolution

Lula’s reelection kept an ally in the presidency, but a rightward shift in Congress leaves Indigenous leaders facing more battles.

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The proposal would save the oil and gas companies billions by letting them leak more methane. It could also worsen global warming for decades. bit.ly/4dZToO3
Trump's EPA is letting America's leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook

Trump's EPA is letting America's leakiest oil and gas companies off the hook

The proposal would save oil and gas companies billions by letting them leak more methane. It could also worsen global warming for decades to come.

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When extreme weather strikes, misinformation can spread fast. Join @grist and #ClimateCentral for a webinar about how we can communicate more accurately and thoughtfully before, during, and after the storm. 📅October 28, 2026 ⏰1 PM ET Register: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/w…
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A ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics. bit.ly/4e27fDy
High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot

High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot

A ballot measure could test the limits of how states can curb corporate influence in politics.

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New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely. bit.ly/481qfid
As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a 'right to cooling'

As extreme heat worsens, renters are gaining a 'right to cooling'

New laws are treating cooling as a necessity rather than a luxury, though what landlords must provide varies widely.

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Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security. bit.ly/4jHSc5E
Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security.

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Historically, the phenomenon has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead. bit.ly/4eiuA47
California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later

California has a plan for El Niño’s torrential rain: Save it for later

Historically, El Niño has walloped the Golden State with deluges. Here's how it will capture and store that bounty for the dry years ahead.

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Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence is navigating backlash against data centers — and clean energy — in his bid for Congress. bit.ly/4eSpKKR
Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar.

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William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar. bit.ly/4eSpKKR
Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

Why clean energy opponents in Michigan are backing a climate activist for Congress

William Lawrence helped found the Sunrise Movement. Now he's running against data centers — and large-scale solar.

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The "Doomsday Glacier" could drown coastlines around the world. And the outlook is getting worse. bit.ly/4z9kVoR
Thwaites is a runaway climate disaster. New studies show how.

Thwaites is a runaway climate disaster. New studies show how.

Melt from the "Doomsday Glacier" could drown coastlines around the world. And the outlook is getting even worse.

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Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security. bit.ly/4z9eUs5
Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Climate change rarely goes on trial. This one could be a landmark.

Fifteen young Canadians say their government’s failure to curb emissions violates their constitutional right to life, liberty, and security.

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