How did humans get to the brink of crashing climate? A long push for progress and energy to fuel it Earth's climate is in trouble, and the signs could be seen around the world this summer The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Heavy snowfall in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova leaves 1 person dead and many without electricity Heavy snowfall and strong blizzards in Romania and Moldova have left one person dead and hundreds of localities without electricity as well as forcing the closure of some national roads The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
British empire’s past emissions ‘double UK’s climate responsibility’ Data shows that including CO2 from countries once under colonial rule makes Britain one of world’s biggest historical emitters The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023
Temperatures to plunge again next week with chance of sleet and snow The Met Office said a brief return to slightly milder conditions would make way for a widespread chilly spell. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023
Cold weather expected to continue in UK with ‘potential snow event’ Temperatures dropped below freezing again on Saturday night with parts of Scotland as low as -5C The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023
Antarctica’s ozone hole expands mid-spring since 2001 The authors call for continued monitoring of the ozone layer to understand the changing dynamical state of Earth’s climate.Antarctic ozone in mid-spring has seen a 26% reduction since 2004, contrary to recovery trends in total ozone. Mesospheric descent within the polar vortex may be driving the decline, highlighting the need… The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Think outside an "uninhabitable" Earth Extreme heat and freak storms may make it harder to live on Earth, but calling it a wasteland is counterproductive Salon · Nov 25, 2023
Freezing temperatures expected across Scotland this weekend THE Met Office has warned of incoming “widespread frost” and fog with parts of Scotland predicted to plummet as low as -5C. The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2023
Widespread frost as overnight temperatures fall across the UK Much of the UK saw sub-zero temperatures in first cold snap of autumn. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
First frost of autumn could see temperatures drop to minus 5C The cold spell could also possibly see snow fall next week, according to the Met Office. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023
World stands on frontline of disaster at Cop28, says UN climate chief Exclusive: Simon Stiell says leaders must ‘stop dawdling’ and act before crucial summit in Dubai The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
Madagascar's record-breaking heatwaves caused by humans, study finds For the first time, scientists have conducted a study linking human-induced climate change to prolonged heat waves in sub-Saharan Africa. They studied the exceptionally high temperature recorded in Madagascar in October. Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2023
Will it snow in Scotland this month as Met Office forecasts freezing conditions? Will there be snow in Scotland this November and December as Met Office and WXCharts release long-range forecasts? The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023
London weather: First autumn frost expected this weekend with temperature tipped to fall below freezing Saturday night is expected to be the coldest of the year as a cold snap hits the UK Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 The climate emergency really is a new type of crisis – consider the ‘triple inequality’ at the heart of it Global conferences such as the upcoming Cop28 may seem like staid and ritualistic affairs. But they matter, writes Adam Tooze, a history professor at Columbia University
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 Studying sea ice amid penguins and the Southern Lights Vishnu Nandan braved extreme weather and polar darkness in the Antarctic as part of a 25-member team of the British Antarctic Survey. He installed a U.S.-made instrument to measure the thickness of sea ice, which is prone to error when measured using satellite radars. This year recorded the worst sea…
Inverse · Nov 23, 2023 These Breath-Taking Cloud Formations Could Revolutionize Weather Tracking, New Research Uncovers Our planet has warmed by about 1.2°C since 1850.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 Madagascan heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ without human-caused global heating Study finds impact of heat on millions of people went unrecorded, highlighting limitations many African countries face
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2023 Thanksgiving travel rush off to a smooth start despite snowy forecast About 2.7 million people were expected to board flights on Wednesday, and Sunday is expected to set an all-time record of 2.9 million.
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 What is flight turbulence and can it cause a plane to crash? Everything you need to know about how ‘rough air’ can impact your journey
Dynamite News · Nov 22, 2023 J&K: Severe cold wave grips Kashmir, morning fog lowers visibility on roads As the temperature dips to zero degrees in Kashmir the dense fog in the morning continues and is causing difficulties for the people.
The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023 Too many renters swelter through summer. Efficient cooling should be the law for rental homes Summer is coming – and it’s starting earlier, becoming hotter and lasting longer. As the hot weather hits, many renters will be sweltering in their homes.
WEKU · Nov 21, 2023 Border Patrol sending migrants to unofficial camps in California's desert, locals say Residents of the Southern California border community of Jacumba say hundreds of migrants are dropped off every day at ad hoc sites where conditions are often dire. They call it a humanitarian crisis.
Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2023 Earth to warm up to 2.9C even with current climate pledges: UN UN warns window for limiting warming to 1.5C is closing fast ahead of COP28 meeting in Dubai.
The Conversation · Nov 21, 2023 In September we went past 1.5 degrees. In November, we tipped over 2 degrees for the first time. What's going on? In September, the world passed 1.5°C of warming. Two months later, we hit 2°C of warming. It’s fair to wonder what is going on.