By Irene Sans, Yale Climate Connections The Eastern Pacific continues to be very active. This is very typical for this time of year — and especially in seasons like this one, with an El Niño event strengthening — and with record-setting sea-surface temperatures, the activity is not expected to stop … [continued]
U.S. electricity customers experienced an average of 11 hours of electricity interruptions in 2024, or nearly twice as many as the annual average experienced in the decade before, according to our Electric Power Annual 2024 report. Major events such as Hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton accounted for 80% of the hours … [continued]
As of this writing (0645 am PHT, 1945 EST) Typhoon Uwan is close to landfall. (Image from Zoom Earth)
The convergence of climate reality and energy transition Super Typhoon Fung-Wong (locally designated Uwan) is approaching the Philippines with forecast sustained winds potentially exceeding 185 kph (115 mph), and a possible intensification to Category 5 (157 mph or higher or 252 km/h or greater) strength, it tests a fundamental question … [continued]
The storm that hit Jamaica last week was made more powerful by hotter ocean temperatures caused by human activity.
"NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Captures Night-time Look at Cyclone Felleng" by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
It was just about a month ago that a report came out stating that DOGE activities wasted about $21.7 billion. Yes, the Department of Government Efficiency, which was supposed to save taxpayers vast amounts of money, did not, according to the report. Eliminating foreign aid, including shutting down USAID, was … [continued]
By Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections As Hurricane Helene roared toward the Florida Panhandle on September 26, 2024, the storm put on an intimidating display of rapid intensification, ramping up from a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph (129 km/h) winds to a Cat 4 monster with 140 mph (225 … [continued]
"NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP Satellite Captures Night-time Look at Cyclone Felleng" by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which continues until November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. Never daunted by perilous climate information, the Trump … [continued]
Hurricane season is technically here. Florida hasn’t faced the threat of any big storms yet, but they are no doubt around the corner. It’s actually supposed to be an especially active hurricane season this year. It’s hot, and greater heat means greater storms. One unfortunate thing many people worry about … [continued]
When extreme weather threatens lives and livelihoods, solar and battery storage are there to deliver energy security for the American people. Extreme weather events, from scorching heat waves to destructive hurricanes to frigid winter storms, are constantly challenging our aging infrastructure. When power lines fall or gas plants freeze, distributed … [continued]
Cape Coral was a booming real estate paradise a few years ago. Now, it is reportedly the “worst housing market in America.” Housing prices have dropped 11% in the past two years, with about 12,000 homes in the area now for sale, and prices continuing to drop. Realtor José Echevarria … [continued]
