Global heating makes hurricanes like Helene twice as likely, data shows Analysis shows Gulf’s heat that worsened Helene 200-500 times more likely because of human-caused global heating The Guardian - US · Oct 9, 2024
Climate Change Amplifies Hurricane Milton's Rapid Intensification Climate change-fueled Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action. Top News · Oct 7, 2024
How bad will flooding get by 2100? These AI images show US destinations underwater Sea levels along the US coastline could rise as much as 12in from 2020 to 2050 due to climate crisis, scientists warn The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2024
Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event. The Texas Tribune · Jul 18, 2024
The ‘Heat Island’ Effect: Urban Infrastructure Causes City Temperatures to Rise Landscapes covered in concrete and asphalt, a lack of greenery and buildings that block air flow can make cities significantly hotter than surrounding areas. Capital & Main · Jul 10, 2024
Urban heat island effect making temperatures 8F hotter in 65 US cities – study Nearly 34 million people in those cities, or 15% of the population, experiencing temperatures higher than in surrounding areas The Guardian - US · Jul 10, 2024
Nearly 5 billion people lived under extreme temperatures in June, study finds Once-in-50-years heatwaves now occur five times more often and are 1.5C warmer The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
Stifling heat in northwest India to continue for 5 more days Extreme heat wave in northwest India to continue for five days, posing health risks and economic impact. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
Heatwave alert: Delhi's Najafgarh warmest in country at 47.4 degrees Celsius, brutal heat scorches northwest India Extreme heatwave sweeps northwest India, with temperatures soaring to 47.4 degrees Celsius, impacting millions, intensifying due to climate change. The Hindu · May 17, 2024
US seeing rise in climate-related power outages, report says High winds, rains, winter storms and tropical cyclones accounted for 80% of power interruptions over the last 20 years The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2024
America's solar and wind energy hotspots, mapped Solar and wind power are producing a comparatively small but growing share of America's energy supply. Axios · Apr 3, 2024
Record winter heat, dry air helped drive Panhandle fire risk Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say. The Texas Tribune · Mar 1, 2024
Most Americans experienced record heat this summer: ‘It’s just daily life now’ A new report shows that 175 of 244 US cities had extraordinarily warm temperatures made more likely by climate change The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2023
Lowest emission nations hit hardest by unprecedented heat in June-August period: Analysis Countries with the lowest historical emissions experienced three to four times higher than seasonal temperatures this June-August days than G20 countries, a new study said The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
WEKU · Aug 4, 2023 When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat? The medical dangers of heat are real. But people often ignore public heat alerts, or don't know how vulnerable they are. A new alert system prompts clinicians to talk about heat with patients.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023 Climate change made July hotter for 4 of 5 humans on Earth, scientists find A new quick study finds that human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth
Texas Observer · Jun 28, 2023 June Heat Wave Sends Hundreds to Texas ERs Prolonged 100-plus degree weather has caused hundreds in Texas to seek emergency medical assistance during June's heat wave.
The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2023 Record-setting Texas heat sends hundreds of people to emergency rooms Emergency medical providers respond to heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures become more frequent and prolonged
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023 First Thing: Biden says US not involved in Russia’s Wagner mutiny Ukraine’s western allies make pointed effort of being seen to stay out of the short-lived rebellion. Plus, why one country is considering digitally cloning itself
The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2023 Current heatwave across US south made five times more likely by climate crisis Latest ‘heat dome’ event over Texas and Louisiana, plus much of Mexico, driven by human-cause climate change, scientists find
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023 Explained | Did climate change really make the U.P. heatwave twice as likely? A deadly heatwave over Uttar Pradesh recently claimed as many as 100 lives. There were subsequently several reports saying that according to a model called the “Climate Shift Index” (CSI), developed by a reputed U.S. nonprofit called Climate Central, this heatwave was made twice as likely by climate change.
Axios · May 11, 2023 Summer heat in May coming to the Pacific Northwest, rekindling threats from Alberta wildfires The excessive heat event is in keeping with climate change-driven trends.
Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023 Shocking maps show North East towns and villages underwater by 2050 if sea levels rise Areas including Blyth, Seaburn, Gateshead and Holy Island could be submerged if nothing is done to stop rising sea levels
The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2023 Sneezing in March? Why allergies feel worse than ever, and what you can do The climate crisis is lengthening allergy season in some US cities – and intensifying the allergen content of pollen
Axios · Mar 9, 2023 Winter is the fastest-warming season for continental U.S. About 80% of the U.S. now has at least seven more winter days with above-normal temperatures compared to 1970, per a new analysis.