Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours, as a climate scientist explains.
April 8, 2025 • ~6 min
Rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours, as a climate scientist explains.
Rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours, as a climate scientist explains.
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles could alter these processes.
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.
These powerful ‘rivers in the sky’ provide a huge share of annual precipitation in many regions, including California. They can also melt sea ice, with global climate implications.
Pollution solutions start with public pressure, often in the face of industry pushback and slow-moving political responses.
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