How summer 2021 has changed our understanding of extreme weather
Scientists tend to study heatwaves and floods as discrete events – but this overlooks the crucial connections between them.
July 30, 2021 • ~5 min
Predicting droughts and floods: why we're studying 19th-century ocean records
The water cycle is intensifying as the world warms, bringing heavier downpours and longer droughts.
July 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Extreme heat waves in a warming world don't just break records -- they shatter them
Not every extreme weather event is caused by climate change, but heat waves that were once ridiculously improbable are showing up more often. Just ask Portland.
July 23, 2021 • ~9 min
Is climate change to blame for the recent weather disasters? 2 things you need to understand
Not every extreme weather event is caused by climate change, but heat waves that were once ridiculously improbable are showing up more often. Just ask Portland.
July 23, 2021 • ~8 min
Report from Europe's flood zone: researcher calls out early warning system gridlock amid shocking loss of life
Catastrophic floods in north-western Europe have shown how badly early warning systems can fail.
July 16, 2021 • ~5 min
As coastal flooding worsens, some cities are retreating from the water
Done right, managed retreat redesigns communities to be better for everyone. Here's how it's evolving for the future.
July 16, 2021 • ~9 min
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