Antarctica melting faster than thought If all of Antarctica's ice melts, global sea levels are predicted to rise by 190 feet Salon · Jul 25, 2023
Storms and wildfires kill seven in Italy as extreme weather continues Three people killed in Sicily fires and four in northern storms as hundreds forced to flee homes The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
What frightens me about the climate crisis is we don’t know how bad things really are As the barrage of bad news from places like Greece continues, all we can be certain of is there are many surprises lying ahead, says analyst Roger Harrabin The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
First Thing: Deadly heatwaves undeniably result of climate crisis, scientists show Analysis makes it clear human-caused global heating is destroying lives with worse to come without sharp emissions cuts. Plus, US actors’ strike starts to bite on red carpet The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
Climate change could make a Great Stink One of the smelliest summers in history has stark implications for our present climate breakdown, experts say Salon · Jul 25, 2023
Raging wildfires close Italian airport as toxic heat engulfs Europe Raging wildfires forced the closure of Palermo Airport on Tuesday morning as thousands of tourists were forced to abandon European holidays because of blazes and extreme weather. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023
July heatwaves ‘would have been almost impossible without climate change’ They are now expected to occur every few years and will become hotter and more frequent as long as people keep burning fossil fuels, scientists said Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023
Greece fires: Which islands are affected? Wildfires in Corfu, Rhodes, Evia and Zante explained Wildfires in Rhodes have already forced 19,000 people to leave their homes as holidaymakers said they walked for miles in scorching heat to reach safety The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Study finds climate change fingerprints on July heat waves in Europe, China and America Climate change’s sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023
Deadly global heatwaves undeniably result of climate crisis, scientists show Analysis makes it clear human-caused global heating is destroying lives today with worse to come without sharp emissions cuts The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
Ready or not, here comes the heat Temperatures in the city are expected to reach the high 90s by Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 24, 2023
Rising temperatures ‘likely to be beneficial’ for Britain, says Lord Frost The Tory former minister and Brexit negotiator said he is ‘sceptical’ about mitigating the impacts of climate change. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
A big step in reducing the risk of disasters The G20 must build on what India has started to prevent disasters The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
How much longer is the European heatwave going to last? There is no end in sight for Greece, Italy and Spain, thanks to high pressure weather systems orginating in Africa Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Weather tracker: Extreme heat grips Death Valley in California Hiker dies as US national park exceeds 50C, while heatwave in southern Europe is expected to ease
The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2023 As Texas swelters, crops and cattle are increasingly at risk One year after a devastating drought, Texas agriculture watchers are wary that the positive effects of a wet spring could be zapped up with extreme heat.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 Greece fires: Which islands are affected? Wildfires in Corfu, Rhodes, Evia and Zante explained Wildfires in Rhodes have already forced 19,000 people to leave their homes as holidaymakers said they walked for miles in scorching heat to reach safety
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023 New evacuations ordered in Greece as high winds and heat fuel wildfires A weeklong wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes has torn past defenses, forcing more evacuations, as three major fires rage elsewhere in the country fueled by strong winds and successive heat waves
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 Can you solve it? Are you smarter than a weather forecaster? Extreme weather puzzles
Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2023 North Atlantic heatwave could be catastrophic for fish stocks, scientists warn Many species depend on a consistent and stable ocean temperature window, which is being upended because of human-induced climate change
WEKU · Jul 23, 2023 Here's what happens to the body in extreme temperatures — and how heat becomes deadly Multiple organ failure, heart attack and kidney failure are the primary ways people die in extreme heat. Read on to find out how to stay safe in the heat wave.
The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2023 Extreme heat forces US airlines to limit passengers and fuel loads High temperatures reduce engine performance and the lift airplane wings are able to produce, leading some airlines to warn of delays
The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2023 Welcome to Slowjamastan! The desert micronation with no Crocs and no taxes An 11-acre plot in the California desert ruled over by a faux sultan is attracting thousands of ‘citizens’ looking for an escape from everyday life
Tom’s Guide · Jul 23, 2023 What's the best position to sleep in when it's hot? We asked a sleep posture expert Shifting sleep position could help cool you down on muggy nights – here's how.
Tom’s Guide · Jul 23, 2023 5 expert tips to help your plants survive the heat wave Help your plants beat the scorching heat with these easy plant care tips to keep them thriving.