American football season is getting hotter. Young players are dying Nearly a dozen US football players have died of heat in recent years as teams reckon with training in a changing climate The Guardian - US · Sep 24, 2023
In 10 years Australia went from Abbott to Albanese – but how much has really changed? In the decade since I began this Guardian column much about Australian politics has made me despair – and yet there are still reasons to hope The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
Think this summer was bad? Just wait The calamitous summer of 2023 was an oasis of tranquility, compared to what's coming Salon · Sep 23, 2023
Arizona's sweltering summer could set new record for most heat-associated deaths in big metro America’s hottest metro area is on track to set an annual record for heat-associated deaths after a sweltering summer The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Ice pops cool down monkeys in Brazil at a Rio zoo during a rare winter heat wave Animals at a zoo in Rio de Janeiro have been getting cold treats to cool them down during a rare winter heat wave The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
The US East Coast is under a tropical storm warning with landfall forecast in North Carolina Communities along the U.S. East Coast are preparing for the arrival of heavy rain, flooding and high winds from an approaching storm The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water Potential health risks of high salt concentrations for those who rely on Mississippi River lead mayor to sign declaration The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023
Chilly weekend start to be followed by warmer temperatures The autumn equinox will mark the end of summer and the start of autumn on Saturday. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Londoners at highest risk of death due to extreme heat Risk of death in capital three times higher when mercury exceeds 29C compared with normal temperatures Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023
No cyclone forecast in Odisha, do not believe in rumours, says IMD DG Mohapatra Mr. Mohapatra, often referred as the ‘Cyclone Man’ of India, advised people not to believe in rumours. The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023
Carbon removal: why ambitious 'no nonsense' plans are vital to limit global heating to 2℃ 2023 is proving to be a year of climate and weather extremes. Record-busting global air and ocean temperatures, unprecedented low levels of Antarctic sea ice, and devastating fires and floods have been reported across the world. The Conversation · Sep 22, 2023
Tests show drinking water is safe at a Minnesota prison, despite inmate concerns State health officials have said that the drinking water at a Minnesota prison is safe after inmate and advocate concerns over the water’s quality prompted a new round of tests The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Eastern Australia sweltered under heatwaves this week. How unusual were they? Recent temperatures among highest on record in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney with data stretching back more than 100 years The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023
A Sizzling, Record-Breaking Summer Experts warn that increasingly high temperatures are "a clear consequence of the warming of the climate system." Texas Observer · Sep 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heating, AC units by 2030 A coalition of 25 governors and the Biden administration are set to announce a pledge Thursday morning to quadruple the number of heat pumps in U.S. homes by 2030
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023 What causes condensation on windows and how to stop it As the weather gets colder, you might notice condensation building up on your windows — here’s why and how to stop it
The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023 Something changed about cyclone formation in the 1990s | Explained Climate scientists are examining whether observed changes in climate variables, such as decreasing monsoon rainfall, increasing extreme rainfall, droughts, heatwaves, and cyclones, are trends, shifts, or decadal cycles. These distinctions are important for how we plan for resources, such as water, crops, and energy. A new study suggests a shift…
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Keep calm: On solar radiation management There has also been little research on understanding how myriad weather systems affect each other and their relative sensitivities to interventions such as solar radiation management
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 UN chief warns of 'gates of hell' in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent The United Nations chief says Earth is facing a hellish problem in climate change and its leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb carbon emissions that’s causing it
The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023 Stakeholders against scaling down Dasara as farmers call for low-key festival Amidst calls to scale down Dasara, stakeholders debate pros/cons: some argue for low-key celebrations, while others suggest traditional festivities to aid local economy, generate jobs.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 Australians are being urged to develop heatwave plans. Here’s what you need to know What to do and when to seek help as El Niño brings a higher risk of bushfires and health issues this summer
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Biden is using executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps After being thwarted by Congress, President Joe Biden will use his executive authority to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps that'll serve as a major green jobs training program
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 Japan swelters through ‘abnormal’ autumn, with warnings of more heat to come After experiencing a record-breaking number of ‘extremely hot’ days in summer, the unusually high temperatures are due to continue
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 Bushfires stretch along east coast as Sydney and Hunter region warned of extreme fire danger Dozens of blazes in NSW, Queensland and Tasmania as extreme heatwave moves north
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Bureau declares weather double whammy for Australia Australia's weather bureau has finally declared an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather, with communities told to prepare for heat and fire.