More and More Links Are Emerging between Warming and Extreme Weather
Scientists found the fingerprints of warming on heat waves, torrential rains and other major events in 2018
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New 5G Wireless Deal Threatens Accurate Weather Forecasts
Meteorologists say international standards for wireless technology could degrade crucial satellite measurements of water vapor
Climate Change May Be Blowing Up Arms Depots
More intense heat waves can destabilize the components of munitions, particularly where explosives are not properly stored
Olympic Marathon Moved out of Tokyo over Heat Concerns
Longer and hotter summer heat waves in the city pushed organizers to move the race to a cooler region of Japan
Hurricane Dorian Was Worthy of a Category 6 Rating
The Category-1-to-5 Saffir-Simpson scale for rating hurricanes is inadequate
Catch Water from the Air
A misty science project from Science Buddies
How Extreme Weather Threatens People with Disabilities
Those with disabilities can experience more physical impacts and can be more socially isolated than the able-bodied
Floodwaters Diverted from New Orleans Killed Off Marine Life
Water from the swollen Mississippi River fueled algae blooms and reduced salinity in the Gulf of Mexico
A Missing Link in Predicting Hurricane Damage
Eroding coastlines play a significant role in how infrastructure will be affected—but a new computer model now factors them in
Possible Links between Warming and Tornadoes Are Still Murky
New research finds connections between ocean temperatures and tornado activity
Alaska Reels During Summer of Fire, Heat and Floods
The impacts of a changing climate have been evident around the state all season
Map Reveals Parts of the U.S. Northeast Most Vulnerable to a Geomagnetic Superstorm
The composition of ground rock in a area influences the likelihood of electrical blackouts from solar storms
July Was the Hottest Month in Recorded History
After a record-breaking heat wave in Europe and the Arctic, last month edged out July 2016
Fans May Be Okay for Muggy Days—but Avoid Them in Extreme Dry Heat
New research contradicts conventional wisdom on fan use during heat waves
It’s Melting: Science on Ice
Glaciologist Elizabeth Case of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University’s Earth Institute takes us out near Juneau, Alaska, to study and live on the shifting ice...
As Temperatures Soar During Heat Wave, So Will CO2
Greenhouse gas emissions will spike as grid operators fire up more power plants
Tropical Storm Barry’s Dangers Will Reach Far Inland
Rains from the system will prolong the already historic flooding along the Mississippi
Disasters Collide as Tropical Storm Barry Heads Ashore
Storm surge and torrential rains will bring flooding to Louisiana and potentially tax levees
No End in Sight for Record Midwest Flood Crisis
High waters continue to swamp towns and agricultural fields throughout the Mississippi basin
Major Medical Groups Release Call to Action on Climate Change
The agenda urges emissions reductions and a guarantee of access to clean water
