Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world
Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.
July 9, 2024 • ~8 min
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season were alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records, raising alarms about what’s already expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.
July 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification, Category 5 winds so early in a season are alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records, raising alarms about what’s already expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.
July 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification and Category 5 winds are alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Beryl’s Category 5 strength and rapid intensification set records for so early in the year. It’s alarming in what’s expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.
July 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Hurricane Beryl’s rapid intensification to Category 5 is alarming: Here’s why more tropical storms are exploding in strength
Beryl’s strength and rapid intensification set records for a storm so early in the year. It’s alarming in what’s expected to be a very active Atlantic hurricane season, as a meteorologist explains.
July 2, 2024 • ~7 min
How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and what to do if you’re suddenly being pelted by giant ice chunks falling from the sky.
June 26, 2024 • ~8 min
Hail the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science of how tiny ice crystals grow dangerously large
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and how this extreme weather phenomenon may be changing, with tips on how to stay safe.
June 26, 2024 • ~8 min
Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it
The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been facing extreme heat at the same time.
June 26, 2024 • ~8 min
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