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Lucas Thompson

Lucas Thompson is a producer for the NBC News Climate Unit.

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Latest from Lucas Thompson

How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires

The wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area were driven by monthslong, climate change-fueled weather patterns, according to scientists.
187d ago

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, questions about government response emerge

In western North Carolina, where more than 40 people have died after Hurricane Helene, some say the government was unprepared for the storm.
268d ago

Meet the only sport in the world awarding competitors for sustainability

SailGP, in which 50-foot catamarans race at more than 60 mph in seas and bays around the world, is a grand prix sport comparable to Formula 1 but on water.

White House swears in first class of American Climate Corps

The Biden administration on Tuesday swore in the first class of the American Climate Corps, a federal program that is meant to place young people in the clean energy, conservation and climate resilience sectors.
296d ago

Extremes collide in Florida: Summer weather and Gov. Ron DeSantis' agenda

As the Northern Hemisphere tiptoes into summer, Florida is already in the crosshairs of what is likely to be a season of extremes.

Vermont becomes first state to mandate that fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages

A new law in Vermont — the first of its kind in the U.S. — will require fossil fuel companies to pay for a share of the costs of extreme weather fueled by climate change.

Vermont passes bill to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

Vermont lawmakers have passed a so-called "Climate Superfund Act" designed to make fossil fuel companies pay for damage from weather disasters fueled by climate change.
363d ago

Your last-minute guide to Monday's total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, offering millions a rare opportunity to see afternoon skies darken as the moon blocks the sun.

'Wake up': Senate hearing considers threat of climate change on 'blue economy'

Kyle Schaefer is worried that his days as a fishing guide are numbered.

White House announces new steps toward launching its climate corps for young people

The Biden administration is working to launch its American Climate Corps, a new federal program that looks to employ young Americans in environmental justice.

Historic climate deal does the ‘bare minimum’ as the world warms, burns and floods

If there was ever a year that called for bold global action on climate change, 2023 was it.