Marina Jurica

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Marina Jurica

The Arctic Sun has long since dipped below the horizon, plunging the world into 24 hours of darkness. The region stretching across northern Norway is a vital indicator of the health of our planet. Changes in Arctic weather, such as warmer winters as well as unstable atmospheric conditions, are already evident.

Oct 31, 2024 | freerepublic.com | Li Cohen |Tracy Wholf |Marina Jurica

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Oct 31, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Li Cohen |Tracy Wholf |Marina Jurica

Election Day is just days away and of all the critical issues at stake, there is one that has a fast-approaching deadline to get a handle on: climate change. If emissions aren't drastically reduced by 2035, the U.N. warned last week, global climate disaster will be inevitable — but the impacts of climate change are already being felt in daily life in the U.S.From maternal health and immigration to the cost of food, electricity and insurance, here's how.

Sep 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Li Cohen |Tracy Wholf |Marina Jurica

The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy Our warming planet is putting those who are pregnant at higher risk — and the impacts go far beyond heat-related illnesses. Research shows that along with the dangers presented to the general population, extreme heat puts pregnant people — and their unborn fetuses — at risk of life-threatening conditions. During pregnancy, expectant moms are are more vulnerable to viruses and environmental conditions.

Sep 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Li Cohen |Tracy Wholf |Marina Jurica

The Climate Election: Your rising energy bills, explained The sun is burning a hole in Americans' wallets. Back-to-back months of heat records and sweltering days have contributed to rising electricity costs, and experts say that without action, it's a problem that will likely only get worse. According to CBS News' price tracker, the cost of electricity has increased from $0.14 per kilowatt hour in 2019 to $0.18 per kilowatt hour in 2024 — a change of more than 28.5%.