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Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Shampoos and conditioners can run from a few dollars to more than $100. Elaborate marketing can make pricier products appear as elixirs to all hair woes and might make consumers think they have to pay more for a better product.

 

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Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll shows more Americans say extreme cold has affected their lives after frigid weather engulfed much of North America at the beginning of 2026.

 

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How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this happens when a storm’s central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.

 

Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist

Meteorologists say that water rapidly freezing in the soil amid bitterly cold temperatures can make a startling noise and even cause small vibrations.

 

Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary

Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is made with energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals like chlorine that pollute the environment.

 

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this happens when a storm’s central pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.

 

Water flushed down the toilet can be used to heat and cool buildings

Wastewater flushed down the drain can be used to heat and cool homes and buildings in a sustainable way and climate experts say it’s an untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70°F.

 

Iain Douglas-Hamilton, British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder, dies at 83

British-born zoologist and founder of the Save the Elephants group Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83.

 

Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers

As Generation Z and millennials incorporate sustainability into events like weddings and birthdays, some are growing their own bouquets or picking wildflowers straight from local fields.

 

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rain, analysis finds

An analysis from World Weather Attribution reports human-caused climate change intensified the winds and rainfall unleashed by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean.

 

Hurricane Melissa threatens catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in the Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola.

 

Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning

Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spaces.

 

From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable

Several NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs.

 

Study links more frequent and severe heat waves to pollution from major fossil fuel producers

A new study has determined that 55 heat waves over the past quarter-century would not have happened without human-caused climate change.

 

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Some of us have been told it’s more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.

 

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Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that’s nearly complete

The Trump administration has halted construction on an offshore wind project near Rhode Island that is 80% complete.

 

Solar panels that fit on your balcony or deck are gaining traction in the US

Small-scale solar panels about the size of a door are poised to be plugged into more U.S. homes and apartments as homeowners and renters who want to harness the sun’s energy look for cheaper alternatives to rooftop installations.

 

What you need to know about derechos, an uncommon and destructive weather event

Derechos are long-lived storms that cause extreme wind damage, sometimes lasting eight hours and traveling hundreds of miles.

 

A look at megafires as an Oregon wildfire approaches the 100,000-acre mark

A wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire this year and is on the verge of surpassing 100,000 acres to become a megafire.

 

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

As global temperatures rise under climate change, the bees responsible for pollinating many crops are under increasing stress and scientists are trying to understand how they are affected.

 

Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour

The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew.

 

Support for solar energy and offshore wind falls among Democrats and independents, AP-NORC poll says

A new poll shows Americans’ support for green energy tax credits and renewable energies like wind and solar power has decreased in recent years, driven by a softening in support from Democrats and independents.

 

What you need to know about the heat dome hitting the US

Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring stifling heat and uncomfortable humidity to millions.

 

Greenland and Iceland saw record heat in May. What does that mean for the world?

A new analysis says human-caused climate change had a key role in the record-breaking heat wave in Iceland and Greenland in May.

 

Half of world’s population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say

Scientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.

 

$14 billion in clean energy projects have been canceled in the US this year, analysis says

A new analysis finds that more than $14 billion in clean energy projects in the U.S. have been canceled this year.

 

Rare May nor’easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day

An unusual May nor’easter is soaking New England and threatening to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

 

Uncommon May nor’easter to bring rain, snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend

An unusual May nor’easter is set to wallop New England and provide a soaking before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with weather more commonly associated with fall and winter.

 

Deadly April rainfall in US South and Midwest was intensified by climate change, scientists say

Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas and other states in early April and made it more likely to occur.

 

84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history.

 

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