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extreme weather
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theconversation.compolitics3 days ago
Heat Affects U.S. 250th Celebrations as Ukraine and Russia Trade Gains
Extreme heat poses risks to planned U.S. anniversary events on July 4. Russian forces have slowed their progress in Ukraine amid Ukrainian counteractions. Democratic Party internal divisions could affect midterm prospects.
science3 days ago
June Heatwave Linked to Estimated 20,000 Deaths Across Europe
A statistical model estimates that the late-June heatwave caused roughly 20,000 deaths in five European countries. Official counts remain incomplete because heat is seldom listed on death certificates.
politics3 days ago
Floods in Côte d’Ivoire kill 59 since May amid regional rains
Flooding in Côte d’Ivoire has killed 59 people since May. Similar rains have caused deaths and damage in neighboring countries.
The Independentworld5 days ago
Wildfire kills two in northern Greece; heat and storms hit France, Romania
A wildfire near Thessaloniki killed two people and injured one on Tuesday. France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during May heatwaves, and a storm in Romania killed one person and damaged homes.
Usa Todayscience9 days ago
Study Proposes Cloud Seeding With AI to Alter Hurricane Tracks
A June 24 study in PLOS Water outlines using existing cloud-seeding methods plus real-time data and AI models to shift or weaken extreme weather systems. Usa Today reported the proposal and reactions from researchers. The work draws on past events including Superstorm Sandy and t…
theconversation.comscience13 days ago
Ten Australians file UN complaint over government fossil fuel policy
Ten people affected by floods, bushfires, heatwaves and algal blooms have lodged a complaint with the UN human rights committee. The filing alleges that continued government support for coal and gas exports violates their rights under an international covenant.
The Independentscience14 days ago
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Utah as Heat and Wind Spread Across Western U.S.
Extreme heat, wind and drought conditions fueled multiple wildfires across the western United States on Sunday. An uncontained blaze in Utah prompted the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.
montrealgazette.comworld20 days ago
UNICEF Report Finds Half of World's Children Face at Least Three Climate Hazards
A new UNICEF report shows nearly every child worldwide faces at least one climate hazard, with half exposed to three or more overlapping threats including heatwaves, floods and droughts. Children in Papua New Guinea must swim across a crocodile-filled river daily after a bridge w…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience30 days ago
Pop-up Exhibit on National Mall Displays Extreme Weather Artifacts
A shipping-container exhibit called the Museum of Unnatural Disasters opened at Constitution Gardens. It shows household items damaged by recent storms and fires. Roundtable sessions with lawmakers and survivors discussed heat, drought, and wildfire risks.
news.google.comworld38 days ago
Oxford Economics Says Extreme Weather Would Raise Euro Area Food Prices More Than G7 Average
Oxford Economics reported that a global food supply shock caused by extreme weather would increase consumer food prices by a larger margin in the euro area than across the Group of Seven economies overall.
Forbesfinance44 days ago
Building Codes Need Better Access to Improve Storm Readiness
Building codes exist but remain fragmented and hard to access during disasters. Officials and builders often struggle to apply them under pressure from floods, wildfires and heatwaves.
america.cgtn.comworld69 days ago
Study Links Extreme Weather Events to Modest Increases in Cardiovascular Disease Burden in Chinese Cities
A new study links extreme heat, cold, and heavy rain to higher cardiovascular disease burdens in 157 Chinese cities from 2015 to 2020. Risks rose notably with temperatures above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit and heavy rainfall. Vulnerable groups include younger people, smokers, and th…
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news.sky.compolitics70 days ago
Tornado in Northern Texas Kills One Person Amid Ongoing Wildfires in Georgia
A tornado struck northern Texas on Saturday night, resulting in one death and injuries to six others. Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Georgia, destroying homes and prompting containment efforts. Severe weather is expected to persist in parts of the southern and midwest…
nypost.comworld72 days ago
Study Forecasts 36% of Land Animal Habitats Facing Extreme Weather Exposure by 2085 Under Continued Warming
A new study forecasts that over 36% of land animal habitats could face droughts, heatwaves, river floods and wildfires by 2085 if global warming continues. Researchers analyzed data for 33,936 vertebrate species and 794 ecoregions. Reversing warming trends could limit exposure to…