Extreme heat waves broiling the US in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.

Jeffrey Basara, Professor of Meteorology, UMass Lowell • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~9 min

Debt-disaster-debt: hurricane-damaged islands are being saddled with loans they cannot afford

The countries most responsible for climate-driven extreme weather must do more to help.

Matt Bishop, Senior Lecturer in International Politics, University of Sheffield • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~6 min


Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.

Jeffrey Basara, Professor of Meteorology, UMass Lowell • conversation
July 9, 2024 ~8 min

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season were alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records, raising alarms about what’s already expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
July 2, 2024 ~7 min

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season are alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records, raising alarms about what’s already expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
July 2, 2024 ~7 min

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification and Category 5 winds are alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Beryl’s Category 5 strength and rapid intensification set records for so early in the year. It’s alarming in what’s expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
July 2, 2024 ~7 min

Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification to Category 5 is alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength

Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records for a storm so early in the year. It’s alarming in what’s expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
July 2, 2024 ~7 min

How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon

An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and what to do if you’re suddenly being pelted by giant ice chunks falling from the sky.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
June 26, 2024 ~8 min


Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large

An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and how this extreme weather phenomenon may be changing, with tips on how to stay safe.

Brian Tang, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
June 26, 2024 ~8 min

Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it

The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been facing extreme heat at the same time.

Jeffrey Basara, Professor of Meteorology, UMass Lowell • conversation
June 26, 2024 ~8 min

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