UNCOVERED: 28 - The Untold Story

In September we went past 1.5 degrees. In November, we tipped over 2 degrees for the first time. What's going on?

In September, the world passed 1.5°C of warming. Two months later, we hit 2°C of warming. It’s fair to wonder what is going on.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023

El Niño could unleash several '10-year flood events' this winter in cities such as Seattle and San Diego

Climate change and rising sea levels could cause similar floods along the West Coast each year without El Niño by the 2030s, NASA warns.

LiveScience · Nov 10, 2023

Fresh water is a hidden challenge − and opportunity − for global supply chains

Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. Drier than normal conditions in Panama, brought on by El Niño, have left the region drought-stricken and water levels in…

The Conversation · Nov 8, 2023

Extreme weather is landing more Australians in hospital – and heat is the biggest culprit

Hospital admissions for injuries directly attributable to extreme weather events – such as heatwaves, bushfires and storms – have increased in Australia over the past decade.

The Conversation · Nov 1, 2023

El Niño Year Is Here — What This Phenomenon Really Means For Winter Weather

Every few years, the trade winds that blow from east to west weaken, allowing that warm water to slosh eastward.

Inverse · Oct 29, 2023

Water restrictions predicted for Sydney as likely hot El Niño summer raises ‘red flags’

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023

NASA Image Reveals How The New El Niño Compares to Past Extremes

NASA satellites are closely monitoring the emergence of El Niño's effects on weather patterns.

Inverse · Oct 20, 2023

The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

Record-breaking wildfires blanket Brazil

The blazes comes on top of a drought that has left some river communities stranded

Salon · Oct 18, 2023

Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome

The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in accentuating this extreme weather event. The Amazon region, known for its lush rainforest and flowing rivers, is…

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023