Hurricane Seasons Are Worsening Due To The Climate Crisis
October 1st, 2020 | by Carolyn Fortuna
Studies warn of increasing intensity of hurricanes due to the climate crisis
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California Is On Fire
September 9th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider
California is on fire. Those living near the affected areas have seen drastic color changes in the skies as well as ash falling on everything
A Great Idea For Tesla: Radar & Severe Weather Warnings
June 23rd, 2020 | by Johnna Crider
Jessica Meckmann has a great idea for Elon Musk and Tesla. Her tweet asked them if there was any chance that Tesla's premium connectivity users could get a radar overlay and severe weather warnings along their calculated route. This would be ideal for those on long road trips
Massive, Unseasonable Heatwave to Hit the Southern US Next Week — How to Keep Safe
April 29th, 2020 | by Guest Contributor
A massive, unseasonable heatwave is forecast to hit much of the Southern United States this week. Many of the states that are forecast to be hit are also places whose economies are either already partially reopening or whose orders are set to expire on April
Helping the Snow Gods: Cloud Seeding Grows as Weapon Against Global Warming
March 11th, 2020 | by Guest Contributor
New research supports seeding efforts to bolster water supplies in drying regions, but some scientists question its effectiveness in addressing climate change
Oxfam: Every 2 Seconds Climate Change Forces A Person From Their Home
March 1st, 2020 | by Johnna Crider
Every 2 seconds, climate change is forcing someone from their homes, according to data from Oxfam International. These climate-fueled disasters are the number one cause of internal displacement globally. More than 20 million people have lost their homes. This translates to one person every two seconds
Last Month in Climate Science: More Injury-Related Deaths, Mass Seabird Die-Off, River Ice Disappearing
February 29th, 2020 | by World Resources Institute
Every month, climate scientists make new discoveries that advance our understanding of climate change's causes and impacts. The research gives a clearer picture of the threats we already face and explores what's to come if we don't reduce emissions at a quicker pace
How India Is Solving Its Cooling Challenge
May 20th, 2019 | by Rocky Mountain Institute
Today, 40% of the world’s population resides within the hot tropical regions, where many of whom are exposed to potentially life-threatening temperatures for at least 20 days a year. Approximately 12,000 people die around the world annually due to heatwaves, and as our planet warms, these temperature surges are becoming more intense. Extreme heat often affects the most vulnerable populations, leaving them at risk. The World Health Organization estimates that, by 2050, more than 255,000 people could be killed annually from extreme heat waves
How A Few Small Fixes Could Stop Climate Change
May 14th, 2019 | by Nexus Media
“We have to act fast, and achieve the biggest possible impact with the actions we take.”
Electric Liferaft Passes Extreme Weather Tests
April 21st, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
A novel partnership between Torqeedo, part of the DEUTZ group working with marine electric mobility, and VIKING, a manufacturer and service provider in offshore safety, has popped up. It's an innovative new evacuation system with an electric inflatable liferaft
Climate Change Is Costing The Air Force Billions
April 5th, 2019 | by Nexus Media
Extreme weather is incurring expensive repair costs, forcing the Air Force to curtail operations
NOAA’s 2017–2018 Arctic Report Card: Arctic Air Temperatures Warming At 2× Global Rate
December 19th, 2018 | by Cynthia Shahan
It's the 13th year of NOAA's brilliant, visually beautiful, and timely Arctic Report Card. (Full 2018 PDF here.)
How Is Climate Change Affecting Canada?
July 19th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
“The environmental threat to our world is greater than any time in human history. Just look around. We’re already seeing the impacts of climate change seared across the world.” Mention Canada to anyone almost anywhere and several things spring immediately to mind. Famously polite people. Very, very good hockey players. A culture of inclusion. And Tim Horton’s
How Climate Change Is Affecting The UK
May 28th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
While the climate crisis affects some places more acutely than others, the writing’s on the wall everywhere: We need to accelerate the global shift from the dirty fossil fuels driving climate change to renewables so we can power our lives. Here's a look at the
Is The Term “Bomb Cyclone” Actual Science, Or Just Anxious Clickbait?
February 4th, 2018 | by Guest Contributor
Americans don’t take extreme weather seriously enough. A little dramatic flair could help.
Insurers Warn 2017 To Be Most Expensive After Year Of Climate Disasters
November 23rd, 2017 | by Joshua S Hill
A combination of natural disasters and extreme weather events impacting the entire globe is likely to mean 2017 will be the most expensive on record according to 28 insurance industry organizations.
Climate Change Intensifies Hurricanes (Video)
October 6th, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Hunter Cutting, director of the Climate Signals project, explains how climate change has amplified the damage done by hurricanes by increasing both the reach of storm surge and the volume of rainfall and by lifting the power ceiling of storms.
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