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Jan 13, 2025
Winter Wildfires Scorch Los Angeles
California is no stranger to wildfires with peak season beginning in late spring and usually ending by October.
Nov 4, 2024
The Widespread Impacts Of Hurricanes
Within just a few days, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking destruction. It dumped over 40 trillion gallons of
Oct 16, 2024
Florida's Hurricane-Proof Town!
Florida has quite a history when it comes to hurricanes. From June 1st to November 30th, the Sunshine State deals with
Oct 3, 2024
How Does Extreme Heat Affect Students?
Picture this. You’re coming back home from a long day at school, learning in a hot classroom. You finish the day tired
Oct 2, 2024
Corn Sweat: Why Does It Matter?
Think of some reasons why temperatures are so high during the summer heat. I’m sure none of the reasons that came to
Sep 26, 2024
September Floods and Hurricanes
Did you know that floods, high winds, and heavy downpours are starting to become a common sight around the world? In
Sep 11, 2024
Is This Hurricane Season Different?
Did you know that we’re currently in the middle of peak Atlantic hurricane season? From August through October,
Apr 23, 2024
Historic Floods In The Middle East
On April 16, the glitzy city of Dubai was drenched by a historic downpour.Lightning strikes flashed around the peak of
Mar 31, 2024
Cherry Blossoms Bloom Early!
Cherry blossom season is here—but has it come too early?During the National Cherry Blossom Festival, over a million
Mar 22, 2024
Hurricanes: Do We Need Category 6?
If you reside near a coast or on an island, you're likely familiar with hurricanes or typhoons. But did you know that
Feb 19, 2024
Why Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehicles
As temperatures chilled in January, so did electric vehicles from Chicago to northern Texas, where lows of up to -9 °F
Jan 25, 2024
2023: A Year In Review
2023 has been a whirlwind of year. From natural disasters to scientific discoveries to landmark policies, we have
Nov 21, 2023
Climate Impacts French Cheese
Home to Paris and the Eiffel Tower, France is also known for its cheeses. In global cheese markets, French fromage (
Nov 13, 2023
Acapulco's Road To Recovery
It was a calm morning on October 25th as a breeze blew through the beautiful city of Acapulco, Mexico. Otis, a
Oct 20, 2023
Are Tropical Forests Getting Too Hot?
Recently, a study was done to analyze the effects of global warming on tropical rainforests. In particular, this study
Sep 14, 2023
Storms And Floods In September
In a summer that broke heat records, the world also saw its share of unusual hurricanes and intense storms.
Sep 11, 2023
A Summer Of Heatwaves And Wildfires
Smoke fills the New York air, fueled by fires thousands of miles away in Canada. Europe struggles through another
Mar 24, 2023
India Sees Early Signs Of Heatwaves
Based on extreme heat conditions this past February, India might experience another record-breaking hot summer.
Feb 9, 2023
Winter Woes In Texas
After experiencing above-normal temperatures, many people in the US were hit with a sudden snap of cold. As a shift in
Jan 16, 2023
Storms Wreak Havoc In California
A series of storms have wreaked havoc in California over the past three weeks. Flooding,
Jan 8, 2023
A New Project In Galveston
A small town in Texas could be preparing for a big change! For years Galveston, Texas has been at the mercy of Gulf
Nov 10, 2022
The Lasting Impacts Of Hurricane Ian
Did you know that Hurricane Ian is now regarded as the deadliest hurricane in the continental United States after
Oct 30, 2022
Models Predict More Wild Weather
2022 has been a year of wild weather. Over the summer, Europe saw unprecedented heatwaves with temperatures of over 40
Sep 17, 2022
As Waters Recede, Lost Landmarks Reappear
You have probably heard the news that the world is in the middle of a historic drought.But did you know that decreasing
El futuro de las costas de América
Todos hemos oído hablar de cómo el cambio climático puede hacer que aumente el nivel del mar. Sin embargo, un nuevo
Sep 14, 2022
What Led To The Water Crisis In Jackson?
After a week without access to clean, running water, residents of Jackson, Mississippi, were granted relief and
May 9, 2022
Lake Powell At A Historic Low
Did you know that the American West is in the middle of a historic drought?Officials in Arizona are looking for a
May 3, 2022
India, Pakistan Set Heat Records
A surge of intense heat waves has scorched India and Pakistan, with some of the hottest and driest weather seen in
Apr 25, 2022
Why Are Cities Getting Hotter?
Did you know that Baghdad set its hottest recorded temperature of 51.8 °C (125.2 °F) in the past few years?Baghdad is
Apr 18, 2022
Torrential Rains In South Africa
Torrential rainstorms sweeping across Durban have South Africa’s government declaring a state of disaster.With rain
A Rare Collapse Of East Antarctica Ice Shelf
Climate change has contributed to many unusual environmental occurrences in our world. Last March, another
Apr 11, 2022
Black Carbon, Brown Carbon: What Are They?
Have you ever been to Antarctica? Just a couple of decades ago, less than ten thousand people visited the southernmost
Mar 21, 2022
A Report On Climate Impacts
The coldest place on Earth just experienced an unusually strong heatwave...Antarctica should be seeing
Feb 9, 2022
Fake Snow: The Future Of Winter Olympics?
With the 2022 Winter Olympics in full swing in Beijing, China, a new report is raising concerns over the future of
Feb 1, 2022
A Report On Our Earth's Temperature
Did you know that seven of the hottest years in recorded history have been the last seven years?This was confirmed
Dec 7, 2021
Floods Follow Wildfires In British Columbia
To say the last few months have been crazy in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia would be an understatement.
Nov 7, 2021
Powerless In Puerto Rico
Last month, an angry horde of over 4,000 citizens spilled onto the streets of Puerto Rico to protest the
Sep 30, 2021
The Concern With Extreme Heat
This past summer, record-setting temperatures in the US negatively impacted thousands of Americans, with hundreds
Sep 25, 2021
Un nuevo campo de la ciencia del clima
Fuertes incendios forestales. Olas de calor que rompen récords. Tormentas catastróficas e inundaciones.Estos términos
A New Field Of Climate Science
Raging wildfires. Record-shattering heatwaves. Catastrophic storms and flooding.These terms are appearing more
Sep 23, 2021
A Blanket For Sequoia Trees
On September 9, a lightning strike had ignited the Paradise and Colony wildfires in Tulare County.The two wildfires had
Sep 19, 2021
A Food Crisis In Madagascar
If you’ve seen the movie “Madagascar,” you may be familiar with Julien the ring-tailed lemur and Maurice the aye-aye,
Sep 9, 2021
Hurricane Ida's Trail Of Disaster
On August 29, 2021, Hurricane Ida made landfall with all the markings of a disaster driven by climate change.With
Rain Falls In Greenland For The First Time!
Did you know that 7 billion tons of water fell across Greenland on August 14, 2021?This is the greatest amount of water
Jul 27, 2021
Where Has The Water Gone?
The western USA is no stranger to droughts. The intervals marked by hot, dry weather are common in states such as
Jul 19, 2021
Heatwaves Scorch The U.S, Canada
The Canadian village of Lytton typically sees average summer temperatures of 77°F.In mid-June, temperatures soared
Record Rain And Flooding In Europe
An idyllic field that has now turned into a gaping sinkhole. A residential street, now a mini river, down which a
Mar 29, 2021
In Australia, Even Spiders Flee Floods!
Last week, Australia experienced one of the heaviest rainfall it has had in decades.With dams overflowing and
Feb 19, 2021
What Caused A Glacial Flood In India?
A recent tragedy in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India has left more than 38 people dead and 170 missing.
Feb 16, 2021
A Winter Storm Blankets The U.S
Imagine having to weather a frigid snowstorm without power. This is the reality for nearly 4.3 million residents
Nov 12, 2020
Are Typhoons Getting Stronger?
Can disaster strike twice? That, unfortunately, seems to be the case for the Philippines in Asia and the Central
Oct 8, 2020
The Aftermath Of Wildfires
Did you know that the smoke from the wildfires in the U.S West reached as far as the Netherlands in Europe?Wildfires
Sep 16, 2020
Floods Threaten Historic Site In Sudan
The River Nile has been wreaking havoc in Sudan, Africa.Authorities have imposed a three-month state of emergency due
Sep 14, 2020
When Day Turned To Night In California
California, Oregon, and Washington State have been ravaged by a sudden spate of fires.In California, 28 major fires led
Aug 30, 2020
Have You Heard Of Dry Lightning?
Can you imagine nearly 14,000 lightning strikes over a period of three days!An unusually strong lightning storm hit the
Mar 7, 2020
Canary Islanders Brave Sandstorms
Imagine you are on vacation. You step out of your hotel and expect to see a tropical paradise filled with pristine
Nov 20, 2019
Australia: Fires Create Thunderstorms
A smoky haze is covering many cities across Australia, including Sydney.The country is experiencing one of its
Nov 19, 2019
Venice Under Water: Is This The Future?
Built on islands in the Adriatic Sea, Italy’s city of Venice is used to experiencing the power and danger of the ocean.
Sep 10, 2019
Fires In The World's Largest Rainforest
Over the past month, there have been shocking headlines about our world’s largest tropical rainforest
Jan 22, 2019
Why Are Winters Getting Colder?
Put on your thickest coats and prepare for a freezing winter. The polar vortex is weakening and that means cold Arctic
Nov 14, 2018
Paradise Lost In California
On Thursday, November 8, a wildfire began in the Plumas National Forest in northern California. Within hours, it grew
Sep 19, 2018
Hurricane Terms: What Do They Mean?
Last week, even as North and South Carolina were evacuating people in preparation for Hurricane Florence, a sinister
Sep 13, 2018
Hurricane Season In Full Swing
Hurricane season is in full swing in many parts of the world.On September 4th, typhoon Jebi hit the shores of Shikoku,
Aug 6, 2018
Welcome To The Meghalayan Age!
Thirsty plants. Overheated land. Devastating droughts. The modern world. Enter the Meghalayan Age!Throughout the course
Jun 11, 2018
Salt Storms In Central Asia
If there is an example of how humans are altering ecosystems in their lifetime, consider the Aral Sea in Central Asia.
Jan 16, 2018
Bats Drop Dead In Australian Heat
While the Northern Hemisphere is snowed in this winter, Australia faces a scorching summer coming out of its third-
Dec 12, 2017
What Are The Santa Ana?
It has been a fiery few months in the U.S state of California. Just last month, several counties in Northern California
