A centuries-old Japanese ceramics maker has found itself at the center of the AI revolution

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Japanese ceramics company Maruwa is banking on demand for its heat-dissipating products.

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The world hasn't been this warm in 100,000 years

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A person cools off during a heat wave in Rome this past July.

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The 10 best places to live to avoid fires and floods from climate change

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The 10 big US cities where climate change is likely to wreak the worst havoc by 2050

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Mia Herman sits on a fire hydrant as Hurricane Irma hits Miami in 2017. Miami is one of the US cities at the most risk of climate change.

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It may be a lot cheaper to heat your home this winter

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Natural gas bills are expected to fall this winter.

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Arizona heat almost killed Lois Nigrin. Her coma, burns, and medical bills show the dangers of heat that many Americans face today.

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Lois Nigrin, 59, feels lucky to be alive today.

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Why so many buildings in Singapore are covered in plants

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A view of a residential apartment (L) and Oasia hotel with its facade covered in plants in Singapore on June 19, 2018.
A residential apartment building, left, and the Oasia Hotel with its facade covered in plants in Singapore on June 19, 2018.

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Housing market views are being reshaped by climate risks as floods, fires and extreme weather pile up

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Vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida.

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More than 300 people live year-round in Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth. Here's what it's like.

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Kids who live in Death Valley, California, enjoy the playground in the Cow Creek residential area.

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Extreme heat is holding the economy back. Don't expect federal legislation to help any time soon.

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