More heat waves will put more older adults in danger

An additional 250 million older adults will be chronically exposed to dangerously high temperatures by 2050 as a result of the climate crisis.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Aug. 7, 2024 ~8 min

Tropical Storm Debby loiters along the Carolinas, bringing days of heavy rain and flooding – a climate scientist explains why

With Debby’s storm track, much of the East Coast is forecast to get soaked. Climate change also plays a role in the downpours.

Mathew Barlow, Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell • conversation
Aug. 7, 2024 ~6 min


Where are all the butterflies? Possibly in your shed

Butterflies bruised by rain and gales are hunkering down hoping for pleasant weather.

Willow Neal, Postgraduate Researcher in Conservation Ecology, The Open University • conversation
Aug. 6, 2024 ~7 min

Scientists pin down the origins of the moon’s tenuous atmosphere

The barely-there lunar atmosphere is likely the product of meteorite impacts over billions of years, a new study finds.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Aug. 2, 2024 ~8 min

Wildfires can create their own weather, including tornado-like fire whirls − an atmospheric scientist explains how

Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.

Kyle Hilburn, Research Scientist in Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2024 ~7 min

Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how

Fire-produced thunderstorms and tornado-like fire whirls are more common than anyone realized, as high-resolution satellite images and data now show.

Kyle Hilburn, Research Scientist in Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
Aug. 1, 2024 ~7 min

The climate is changing so fast that we haven’t seen how bad extreme weather could get

Record heat, storms and floods reveal new extremes made possible by climate change.

Paul Davies, Chief Meteorologist, Met Office and Visiting Professor, Newcastle University • conversation
July 30, 2024 ~7 min

Paris Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk

The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.

Brian P. McCullough, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Michigan • conversation
July 24, 2024 ~7 min


Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University • conversation
July 19, 2024 ~9 min

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.

Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University • conversation
July 19, 2024 ~9 min

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