Climate change is making flooding worse: 3 reasons the world is seeing more record-breaking deluges
Yellowstone’s destructive flooding was a taste of the risks ahead in a warming world, and it’s just one example.
July 5, 2022 • ~8 min
Yellowstone’s destructive flooding was a taste of the risks ahead in a warming world, and it’s just one example.
Extended periods of rain are most likely found in locations where mountains are near oceans.
Researchers are uncovering how microplastic particles are carried in wind, rain and snow to remote regions of our planet.
Monsoons are weather patterns that bring thunderstorms and heavy rains to hot, dry areas when warm, moist ocean air moves inland. They’re challenging to forecast, especially in a changing climate.
Images of water gushing into subway stations filled social media following heavy rain in New York City. Solutions are at hands – but it takes money and political will, an expert explains.
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