The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south

A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the “great global ocean conveyor belt” is slowing down. That’s a problem because this vital system redistributes heat around the world, influencing both temperatures and rainfall.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2024

Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves, studies reveal

Exclusive: Analyses are stark evidence of how global heating is already supercharging deadly weather beyond anything ever experienced by humanity

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

How do we know that the climate crisis is to blame for extreme weather?

Scientific techniques known as climate attribution can help us discern whether the rise in severe weather events is due to global heating

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Little sign of rain to alleviate drought and wildfire risks in US north-east

Ongoing dry conditions threaten to aggravate blazes in New York and New Jersey as wildfire seasons grow in intensity

The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2024

A punishing Australian summer is coming. Here’s what you can do now to beat the heat

With longer, hotter summers and barely-there winters, it’s time to start thinking about how to keep homes comfortable during oppressive temperatures

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024

NYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain

New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may postpone repairs on a temporarily out-of-service aqueduct to bring more water into the stressed system

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

More than 115 millions at an elevated risk of energy shortfalls as winter weather strains power grid

Winter storms have already knocked out power for tens of thousands in New Mexico and Colorado

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

Met Office issues weather warnings for snow and ice across Scotland this month

The Met Office has issued a snow and ice warnings for much of Scotland this weekend and next week.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara could cause ‘life-threatening’ devastation as experts warn of US impact

The storm is expected to bring life-threatening and potentially catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides to Honduras

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Residents in several states are walloped with winter weather and are warned about dangers when traveling

Western states will see heavy snow before the end of the week

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024