For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

Species-rich islands are in the crosshairs of stronger storms as the climate crisis escalates.

David Jorge Pereira, PhD Candidate, Conservation Science, University of Birmingham • conversation
May 23, 2025 ~6 min

What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains

One long line of powerful winds can whip up dust storms, spread wildfires, spin up tornadoes and fuel blizzards – all at the same time across different states.

Chris Nowotarski, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, Texas A&M University • conversation
March 20, 2025 ~8 min


Climate, migration and conflict mix to create ‘deadly’ intense tropical storms like Chido

The ongoing conflict and terrorist violence, coupled with cyclones like Kenneth in 2019, has caused repeated evacuations and worsening living conditions.

Luis Artur, Lecturer and Researcher of Disaster Risk Reduction, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane • conversation
Dec. 20, 2024 ~7 min

When an atmospheric river meets a bomb cyclone, it’s like a fire hose flailing out of control along the West Coast

A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these phenomena for a wet week of erratic weather, as a meteorologist explains.

Chad Hecht, Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Nov. 20, 2024 ~8 min

Atmospheric river meets bomb cyclone: The result is like a fire hose flailing out of control

A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these weather phenomena for a wet week in many areas. But forecasting exactly which areas will get hit hardest is tough, as a meteorologist explains.

Chad Hecht, Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Nov. 20, 2024 ~8 min

Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion – or about US$2,000 per person

Around 38% of these costs can be attributed to climate change – new study.

Vikrant Panwar, Senior Climate and Disaster Risk Finance Specialist, ODI Global • conversation
Nov. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations $141 billion – or about $2,000 per person

Around 38% of these costs can be attributed to climate change – new study.

Vikrant Panwar, Senior Climate and Disaster Risk Finance Specialist, ODI • conversation
Nov. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion – and 38% is attributable to climate change

We have tracked the rising costs of climate-induced extreme weather in vulnerable island nations.

Vikrant Panwar, Senior Climate and Disaster Risk Finance Specialist, ODI • conversation
Nov. 6, 2024 ~7 min


Tropical Storm Debby’s stalling brought days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains what happened

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

Mathew Barlow, Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell • conversation
Aug. 7, 2024 ~6 min

Tropical Storm Debby stalls along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

Mathew Barlow, Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell • conversation
Aug. 7, 2024 ~6 min

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