Jet Stream Changes Could Amplify Weather Extremes by 2060s
Drilling into the Greenland ice sheet, researchers reconstructed the jet stream’s past.
Extreme weather
Bill McKibben On Climate Crisis, Climate Grief, Climate Action, & US Climate Policy — CleanTechnica…
In this episode of CleanTech Talk, renowned climate author and social movement leader Bill McKibben and I talk about the climate change crisis we’re quickly rolling into, climate grief and how to deal with it, US climate policy, rampant conspiracy theories, the great energy transition, and more. Listen to this … [continued]
President Joe Biden Orders Agencies To ID & Mitigate Climate Risks
President Biden on Thursday ordered agencies across the federal government to prepare for risks to the American economy posed by climate change. The harms inflicted by human-caused global warming are already being felt in the form of rising sea levels, extreme weather, wildfires, and droughts, but “these risks are often hidden,” … [continued]
Climate Disruption Leads To Burning Toys In Texas
Let’s help the people of Texas survive this crisis, then take action to keep it from happening again.
Power Outages in Texas & California Have Less in Common than You Think
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By Mark Specht Chances are that you’ve already heard about the ongoing power outages in Texas and other nearby states. If you haven’t gotten the message already, the situation is dire and totally unprecedented. In the midst of a historic cold snap, electricity demand has outstripped … [continued]
Texas & The Polar Vortex Power Outages — 6 Things To Know About Supply, Demand,…
Courtesy of Union Of Concerned Scientists. By John Rogers The Polar Vortex hitting much of the US has wreaked havoc not just on roadways and airports, but also on our electricity systems, as plenty are experiencing first-hand right now. Households, institutions, and communities across the region — and friends and family members — have … [continued]
Hurricane Seasons Are Worsening Due To The Climate Crisis
Studies warn of increasing intensity of hurricanes due to the climate crisis.
California Is On Fire
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
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
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 30.
