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Ocean oil pollution is growing — and not from oil spills

Grist

According to the report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “ Oil in the Sea ,” these sources are by far the largest and fastest-growing contributor to ocean oil pollution. His broadest request, however, is that governments invest in more research — and not just after high-profile oil spills.

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How does climate change threaten where you live? A region-by-region guide.

Grist

Northeast are especially at risk, and the region’s aging stormwater and sewage infrastructure only makes matters worse. Hotter temperatures have already limited harvests of traditional foods and medicine used by many indigenous nations. Rising temperatures have also dried the soil, raising wildfire risks.