The Latest Breaking News on Climate change

Rainfall distribution skewed in State, with deficiency in Malnad, south-interior parts

The southwest monsoon shows skewed distribution pattern with deficiency in Malnad region, apart from Mysuru-Chamarajanagar belt for the period June 1 to August 5, while it is normal for the rest of the State.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

Mother of UK scout tells of ‘unbearable’ conditions at South Korea jamboree

Woman says 16-year-old son was exhausted from camping in temperatures of up to 35C and is now at hotel in Seoul

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023

‘Metal box heated from the inside’: food truck workers’ battle against heat

Hotter summers are making it increasingly difficult to keep cool in what are ‘basically like little ovens’ as staff battle discomfort

The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2023

Bats, Rats, And Pigeons Can Help Collect Meteorological Data

Scientists got bats to map urban heat islands and find air over urban areas is warmer than in parks.

Zenger · Aug 4, 2023

How does the jet stream affect UK weather changes?

The jet stream is a core of powerful winds that travel from west to east, 5 to 7 miles above the surface of the Earth

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023

One of 2023's most extreme heatwaves is happening in the middle of winter

Temperatures in parts of Chile and northern Argentina have soared to 10°C-20°C above average over the last few days. Towns in the Andes mountains have reached 38°C or more, while Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, saw temperatures above 30°C – breaking its previous August record by more than 5°C. Temperatures peaked…

The Conversation · Aug 4, 2023

Extreme heat hits Iraq, as temperatures exceed 50 degrees Celsius

Higher temperatures combine with Iraq’s other problems to create a ‘perfect storm’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2023

Storm Antoni to bring heavy wind, rain, and travel disruption on Saturday

The storm, which is the first to be named by the Met Office this season, will hit the UK from late Friday night and into Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: From land to sea, human-induced climate change is stressing our planet beyond safe limits

It is not only air temperatures that are rising. The oceans — home to up to 80 per cent of all life on Earth — are warming dangerously too.

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023

UK scouts moved into hotels amid sweltering temperatures at World Scout Jamboree

British delegation leaves world scouting event attracting 39,000 people after scores taken ill amid the heat

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023