Climate change is increasing stress on thousands of aging dams across the US
More extreme rainfall and frequent storms are raising the risk that floodwaters could spill over dams, or that dams could fail.
July 13, 2023 • ~8 min
Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death
Three economists looked at years of temperature and death data and calculated the costs when forecasts miss the mark.
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
El Niño could push global warming past 1.5℃ – but what is it and how does it affect the weather in Europe?
An El Niño weather-warming phase is underway in the Pacific – but what does this mean for the weather in Europe?
June 29, 2023 • ~7 min
Saving lives from extreme heat: Lessons from the deadly 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave
A new report lays out steps communities can take to help their residents survive heat waves as the risk of dangerous temperatures rises.
June 20, 2023 • ~10 min
Aviation turbulence soared by up to 55% as the world warmed -- new research
Turbulence strong enough to pose an injury risk could be set to double or triple in frequency in the future.
June 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Limiting global warming to 2℃ is not enough -- why the world must keep temperature rise below 1℃
Temperature rise of more than 1℃ pushes us towards irreversible climate tipping points, yet Earth is 1.2℃ warmer than in pre-industrial times.
June 14, 2023 • ~8 min
El Niño is back – that's good news or bad news, depending on where you live
The official forecast calls for a strong El Niño by winter, but other models suggest it might dip in and out. An atmospheric scientist explains.
June 9, 2023 • ~8 min
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