• Published On: December 1, 2023

    According to a AFP report based on government and UN figures, across the Horn of Africa an estimate of over two million people have been forced from their homes by torrential rains and the following floods.

  • Published On: August 30, 2023

    Footage from the event.. Jeff Masters: Hotter ocean temperatures from […]

  • Published On: June 25, 2023

    Heatwaves are wreaking havoc across the world causing record-breaking temperatures on land and in the ocean. In Texas, a heat dome has pushed the power grid to its limit, with no end in sight. Solar and battery storage are helping to prevent blackouts.

  • Published On: June 7, 2023

    Ongoing Canadian wildfires have prompted air quality alerts across the Northeast, with New York City topping the list of the world's worst air pollution. USA Today reports that more than 400 wildfires are burning across Canada, with smoke and unhealthy air quality levels blanketing much of the Great Lakes region and parts of the Northeastern United States.

  • Published On: June 4, 2023

    David Adam published in March 2023 an article in PNAS, […]

  • Published On: May 1, 2023

    Spain is facing a historic heat wave while grappling with […]

  • Published On: April 28, 2023

    Spain has experienced its hottest ever temperature for April, with a temperature of 38.8C recorded on the 27th. A heatwave, driven by hot African air and a slow moving weather system, has hit the country, reaching temperatures 10-15C above average for April. Experts have described the heat as extreme, with some locations experiencing record temperatures that have never been seen before in April. Climate change is likely playing a role in the heatwave, with the likelihood of forest fires increasing. The ongoing drought in many parts of Spain is also affecting agriculture, with farmers experiencing difficulties due to the lack of rain. The heatwave is not an isolated event, with many countries across the world experiencing record-breaking temperatures in the first few months of this year.

  • Published On: April 27, 2023

    The World Meteorological Organization has released its annual report on the global climate for 2022, revealing record-breaking heat, melting glaciers, and rising sea levels. The report also highlights the impact of extreme weather events on populations worldwide and the urgent need for improved early warning systems. Read on for more information.