UK needs ‘cultural shift’ over heatwaves, says British Red Cross Scientists have described heat as a silent killer and one of the most lethal aspects of rising global temperatures The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
‘Brief taste of summer’ as temperatures could hit 29C on Thursday The Met Office has said there could be a 24-hour break from the damp summer with warmer temperatures predicted. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Biden claims he has declared a climate emergency ‘in practice’ President touts action to combat climate change as he faces pressure to take more effective steps The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Three-month-old baby dies after being left in hot car in Houston The mother, who was visiting the outpatient mental health facility with her other child, found the baby unresponsive inside the hot car when she was leaving The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Hawaii could see a big hurricane season, but most homes aren’t ready Two-thirds of the single-family homes on Hawaii's most populous island have no hurricane protections The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Spain hit by third heatwave of summer with temperatures expected to hit 44C A Spanish lagoon has dried up completely for the second year in a row as the holiday hotspot swelters through its third heatwave this year. Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023
Warm winter leads to GA peach crop loss "I can easily imagine Georgia remaining the Peach State decades after it's no longer producing any peaches" Salon · Aug 9, 2023
Millions scramble to afford energy bills amid heat waves, but federal program to help falls short As climate change ratchets up temperatures across the U.S., millions of the poorest Americans grapple with enduring perilous heat or paying costly air conditioning bills The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Isolation Makes Heat Waves More Deadly As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late. A crisis of loneliness and isolation. Texas Observer · Aug 9, 2023
Short-lived taste of summer for UK before unsettled weather returns – Met Office Forecasters have warned that the warmer weather on Wednesday and Thursday will be ‘a short-lived interlude’. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
How Shade Can Help Us Survive Our Increasingly Hot Cities Shade is a simple low-tech tool and a major gamechanger Zenger · Aug 9, 2023
Climate change worsens isolation As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late Salon · Aug 9, 2023
High Plains farmers are experimenting with novel techniques to protect Texas’ future soil A minority of farmers in the Texas High Plains region are looking to organic and regenerative techniques to keep their soil healthy year round, despite a dry climate. The Texas Tribune · Aug 9, 2023
Hoodies sell out in Tonga as El Niño brings wintry chill Residents on island rush to buy warm clothing and heaters amid unusually cold winter weather for the Pacific nation The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2023
Tom’s Guide · Aug 9, 2023 5 colors that repel heat to keep you cool this summer If you want to stay cool in the summer heat, here are the best ‘no sweat’ colors to wear, according to scientists
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 Scientists look beyond climate change and El Nino for other factors that heat up Earth Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023 It's very windy and dry in Hawaii. Strong gusts complicate wildfires and prompt evacuations A dry season mixed with strong wind gusts were making for dangerous fire conditions in Hawaii, where some homes were evacuated on Maui and the Big Island
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023 Can physical activity boost our resilience to rising temperatures? Climate change, a high prevalence of chronic diseases and alarming levels of physical inactivity are three of the central challenges we face in the 21st century.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023 July was world’s hottest month on record, climate scientists confirm Global average temperature exceeded previous record by substantial margin
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023 July was hottest month on record as scientists warn of ‘dire consequences’ for planet July’s record-high temperatures ‘won’t be a record for long’, say experts
The Guardian - AU · Aug 8, 2023 Fears over Antarctic sea ice as yearly ozone layer hole forms ‘very early’ Experts say larger-than-normal hole could cause further warming of Southern Ocean and heighten damaging effects of 2022 Tonga volcano eruption
The Conversation · Aug 8, 2023 How climate change might trigger more earthquakes and volcanic eruptions Earth’s climate is changing rapidly. In some areas, escalating temperatures are increasing the frequency and likelihood of wildfires and drought. In others, they are making downpours and storms more intense or accelerating the pace of glacial melting.
The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023 Explained | How a changing monsoon is challenging forecasters and disaster managers Monsoon is India's lifeblood, bringing 70% of the rain needed to water farms and recharge reservoirs. Climate change is causing erratic monsoons, with delayed onset, prolonged dry spells and intense rains. To improve forecasts, models need to be improved and more data needs to be assimilated. Disaster management is also…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023 First Thing: Storms in US north-east wreak havoc and leave two dead Thousands of flights cancelled and more than 1m properties without power. Plus, why are Americans obsessed with secret societies?
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023 European scientists make it official. July was the hottest month on record by far. Now that July’s sizzling numbers are all in, the European climate monitoring organization made it official: July 2023 was Earth’s hottest month on record by a wide margin