The warming ocean is leaving coastal economies in hot water

Global ocean temperatures have been at record highs almost daily for over a year, and economies are feeling the heat.

Charles Colgan, Director of Research for the Center for the Blue Economy, Middlebury Institute of International Studies • conversation
June 10, 2024 • ~9 min

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean

A risk expert explains how to read the heat index and interpret extreme heat warnings, and how to stay safe.

Micki Olson, Senior Researcher in Emergency and Risk Communication, University at Albany, State University of New York • conversation
June 5, 2024 • ~8 min

How animals are changing to cope with stronger heatwaves

When extreme heat arrives, people can seek safety in air-conditioned buildings. Are wild animals doomed?

Jonathan Goldenberg, Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology, Lund University • conversation
June 5, 2024 • ~7 min

The UK’s power grid needs upgrading to reach net zero – our new study shows where

Electricity networks in cities need the biggest overhaul – but the public can help.

Sheridan Few, Lecturer in Urban Energy Systems, University of Leeds • conversation
May 29, 2024 • ~6 min

Hurricane forecast points to a dangerous 2024 Atlantic season, with La Niña and a persistently warm ocean teaming up to power fierce storms

NOAA expects an extraordinarily busy hurricane season, with 17-25 named storms and 8-13 hurricanes. An atmospheric scientist explains what that means.

Jhordanne Jones, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate and Weather Extremes, Purdue University • conversation
May 23, 2024 • ~8 min

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as India is experiencing

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..

Ian Sue Wing, Professor of Earth and Environment, Boston University • conversation
May 22, 2024 • ~11 min

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk, as Asia is experiencing

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons, including their medications..

Ian Sue Wing, Professor of Earth and Environment, Boston University • conversation
May 22, 2024 • ~11 min

Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Older adults face greater health risks from extreme heat for several reasons. Communities can save lives by starting to make changes now.

Ian Sue Wing, Professor of Earth and Environment, Boston University • conversation
May 22, 2024 • ~10 min

Extreme heatwaves in south and south-east Asia are a sign of things to come

Tens of millions of people have been exposed to conditions that threaten their health.

Neven S. Fučkar, Senior Researcher, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford • conversation
May 17, 2024 • ~5 min

Summer 2023 was northern hemisphere’s hottest for 2,000 years, tree rings show

On a regional scale, global warming exceeded the Paris agreement’s upper climate target in the northern hemisphere.

Mary Gagen, Professor of Physical Geography, Swansea University • conversation
May 14, 2024 • ~7 min

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