Storm Darragh: more than 170,000 UK homes without power; man killed by falling tree Police said the man in his 40s was driving on a dual carriageway when the tree fell on his van The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heat The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Younger people at greater risk of heat-related deaths this century – study New research estimates a 32% increase in deaths of people under 35 if greenhouse gases not radically cut The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2024
What is a red weather warning and why do the Met Office issue them? Winds of up to 90mph are forecast in parts of the UK on Saturday. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Why do we ignore climate change? It’s an inherent struggle to get people to take climate change seriously. Psychologists explain why Salon · Dec 6, 2024
See all the wind, snow and rain warnings in place across Scotland this weekend THESE are the Met Office wind, snow and rain warnings in place across Scotland this weekend amid Storm Darragh... The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024
North Carolina town sues Duke Energy Carrboro, North Carolina’s residents are suing Duke Energy, one of the largest energy companies in the world Salon · Dec 6, 2024
What is the real toll of natural and climate disasters? Science has staggering new answers New research challenges us to look beyond the initial event to the devastating long-term impacts. Governments must take note, says public health expert Devi Sridhar The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024
Climate change is making Canada’s ice roads hard to navigate Walking on the ice of the Great Bear Lake in the N.W.T. is a truly unforgettable experience. It is simply one of Canada’s most breathtaking (and also largest) lakes. However, it is also facing challenges. The Conversation · Dec 6, 2024
Scottish Government issues warning amid amber weather alert for Storm Darragh THE Scottish Government has issued a warning after the Met Office put out an amber weather alert for this weekend ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024
UK weather: Storm Darragh prompts red warning of ‘danger to life’ 90mph winds Fourth named storm of season follows concern over lack of flood warnings for Storm Bert last week The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024
Why Christmas Day weather predictions this early in December are basically ‘rubbish’ Some media outlets are already offering forecasts nearly three weeks out – but the BoM advises people to check in on 18 December The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024
Amber weather warning for wind issued in Scotland amid Storm Darragh An amber weather warning for wind has been issued in Scotland by the Met Office amid Storm Darragh. The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024
Meltdown: homeowners taught about 'massive' heat impact An unseen, pervasive natural disaster is expected to have a growing impact in coming decades, costing billions of dollars each year. AAP · Dec 5, 2024
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Forecasters issue yellow warning for heavy rain and wind during the weekend People are being advised of a ‘danger to life’ from flying debris as well as from large waves at the coast.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 An Arctic blast caused havoc for Thanksgiving travel - and it’s back this week Days of deadly lake-effect snow and wintry conditions brought impassable travel conditions and resulted in the deaths of several people
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Great Lakes region cleans up after lake-effect storms, but more snow may be coming Cleanup work is nearing an end around parts of the Great Lakes region socked by lake-effect snowstorm that dropped more than a foot of snow over the weekend
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024 Japan witnesses warmest autumn in history Unusually warm autumn follows brutal summer heat that caused record heatstoke deaths
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 What is 'lake-effect snow'? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient The lake-effect snow that has fallen in parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan is the result of cold, moist air that blew over the Great Lakes region
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it's unlikely to reach the US border A small migrant caravan has set out from southern Mexico, heading north, but is unlikely to reach the U.S. border after authorities broke up two other small caravans headed to the United States over the weekend
International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024 Third Death As Storm Bora Batters Greece A storm sweeping through Greece has claimed a third victim, state TV reported Monday, after damaging roads and buildings on the islands of Lemnos, Rhodes and other parts of the country.
Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2024 Rhodes: British holidaymakers issued with torrential rain warning amid deadly Storm Bora flooding Holidaymakers are being warned of flooded properties and streets and possible power cuts as Storm Bora hits
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024 Great Lakes region faces more snow after weekend of harsh holiday weather After U.S. travelers battled through harsh weekend weather to reach home following the Thanksgiving holiday, forecasters say residents of the Great Lakes region face the prospect of more snow through the week
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Wintery mix slams U.S. to end holiday weekend - and cold conditions will remain as people return to work A blast of Arctic air brought bitter temperatures of 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below average to the Northern Plains
Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2024 Weather: Met Office forecasts -7C freeze for parts of UK as London chills after wet weekend The Met Office predicts that temperatures will dip into single digits in the coming days