Anatomy of L.A. fire catastrophe: Embers that traveled for miles, 'chaotic' winds and terrible timingThe recent fires in Los Angeles County were intensified by erratic winds, causing unpredictable and extreme fire behavior that complicated firefighting efforts.
Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.SExtreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change.
What broken climate records mean for humansMonth after month, global temperatures are breaking records. Scientists predict exceeding Paris Agreement goals due to rising carbon levels.
There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. That's bad for the climateThe concentration of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere has hit a new record, leading to extreme weather events and emphasizing the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel use.
Scientists blame climate change for record heatwaves in 2023Human-induced climate change significantly contributed to the second warmest year on record in the UK.
How the Shock of Catastrophic Floods Is Changing Farming in VermontVermont farmers facing increased climate-related risks, including more frequent extreme weather events.
Is climate change behind all extreme weather? DW 05/27/2024Increasing extreme weather events globally in 2024 due to climate change.
Heat and snowfall, rain and wildfires. It's a week of extreme weather in the U.SExtreme weather events are simultaneously hitting the U.S., from heatwaves and wildfires to tropical storms causing floods, all exacerbated by climate change.
What broken climate records mean for humansMonth after month, global temperatures are breaking records. Scientists predict exceeding Paris Agreement goals due to rising carbon levels.
There is more carbon dioxide than ever in the atmosphere. That's bad for the climateThe concentration of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere has hit a new record, leading to extreme weather events and emphasizing the urgent need to reduce fossil fuel use.
Scientists blame climate change for record heatwaves in 2023Human-induced climate change significantly contributed to the second warmest year on record in the UK.
How the Shock of Catastrophic Floods Is Changing Farming in VermontVermont farmers facing increased climate-related risks, including more frequent extreme weather events.
Is climate change behind all extreme weather? DW 05/27/2024Increasing extreme weather events globally in 2024 due to climate change.
Weather tracker: Storm Bora lashes Greece with torrential rain and gale-force windsStorm Bora caused extensive damage and loss of life in Greece due to extreme weather conditions.Australia is experiencing severe thunderstorms and above-average rainfall this summer.
Weather tracker: Gulf braced for thunderstormsIntense thunderstorms forecast for Gulf region with significant flooding risk due to high rainfall.
Weather tracker: Storm Bora lashes Greece with torrential rain and gale-force windsStorm Bora caused extensive damage and loss of life in Greece due to extreme weather conditions.Australia is experiencing severe thunderstorms and above-average rainfall this summer.
Weather tracker: Gulf braced for thunderstormsIntense thunderstorms forecast for Gulf region with significant flooding risk due to high rainfall.
When a television meteorologist breaks down on air and admits fearJohn Morales emotionally reacted on-air to the destructive potential of Hurricane Milton, reflecting the profound impact of extreme weather on communities.
Humanity's survival is still within our grasp just. But only if we take these radical steps | David KingClimate crisis escalating: Polar ice loss accelerating, extreme events intensifying, urgent action imperative.
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records, but experts warn against reliefEarth's 13-month heat record streak ended in July due to fading El Nino, but overall warming trend remains threatening.
Hurricane Beryl supercharged by crazy' ocean temperatures, experts sayOcean temperatures supercharged Hurricane Beryl, setting a dangerous precedent for future violent storms.
Humanity's survival is still within our grasp just. But only if we take these radical steps | David KingClimate crisis escalating: Polar ice loss accelerating, extreme events intensifying, urgent action imperative.
July ends 13-month streak of global heat records, but experts warn against reliefEarth's 13-month heat record streak ended in July due to fading El Nino, but overall warming trend remains threatening.
Hurricane Beryl supercharged by crazy' ocean temperatures, experts sayOcean temperatures supercharged Hurricane Beryl, setting a dangerous precedent for future violent storms.
Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceansRising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.
California's Park Fire wildfire erupts to 4th-largest in state historyThe Park Fire in California is part of a concerning trend of increasingly massive wildfires, with most significant fires occurring post-2000.
Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane SeasonMarine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend.
Marine creatures at risk from "unusual warmth" hitting the world's oceansRising ocean temperatures have global impacts, affecting marine ecosystems, weather patterns, and potentially leading to hyperactive hurricane seasons.
California's Park Fire wildfire erupts to 4th-largest in state historyThe Park Fire in California is part of a concerning trend of increasingly massive wildfires, with most significant fires occurring post-2000.
Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Foreshadows a Dangerous Hurricane SeasonMarine heat waves in the North Atlantic have been breaking daily temperature records for an extended period, with significant margins, pointing to the increasing global ocean heat warming trend.
Artificial Intelligence Gives Weather Forecasters a New EdgeA.I. weather forecasting is becoming more accurate and faster, outperforming traditional models in predicting hurricane paths.
Have you lost someone to extreme weather? We want to hear from youNPR invites individuals affected by extreme weather events to share their stories for potential use in future reports.
Norwegian startup trains AI to predict natural disasters7Analytics trains AI on diverse data for precise disaster predictions, offering insights and alerts for proactive risk management and enabling targeted insurance premium adjustments.
How Cloud Seeding Works and Why It's Wrongly Blamed for Floods From Dubai to CaliforniaCloud seeding might not directly cause floods, as experts consider blaming the devastating downpour on the technology misguided.
Part of Highway 1 cut off after collapse could soon be passable in Big Sur. Here's whenStabilization of Highway 1 in Big Sur after winter storm damage to be completed by Memorial Day.
Sierra Nevada snowpack unusually normal' and reservoirs are brimming as winter season winds downSierra Nevada snowpack at average levels, providing normal water supply this year.California experiencing a rare but beneficial normal winter after years of extreme drought and flood years.
How Neara uses AI to protect utilities from extreme weather | TechCrunchNeara has launched AI and machine learning products that create large-scale models of power networks to assess risks without manual surveys.The startup has raised $45 million AUD in funding and has partnered with utilities companies like Southern California Edison and SA Power Networks.
How the Caribbean is adapting to climate change after a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane seasonPreparing for Atlantic hurricane season is crucial in the Caribbean, with increasing climate challenges.
Why is Brazilian wine so overlooked? | Fiona Beckett on drinkBrazil's wine industry, particularly in Rio Grande do Sul, has faced challenges due to extreme weather events like floods, highlighting the vulnerability of vineyards to climate change.
Twisters Offers an Unlikely Solution to One of the Greatest Problems of Our TimeThe original Twister movie portrayed extreme weather events as rare and unprecedented, while its sequel Twisters showcases them as more common and even a business opportunity.
Just the idea of future bad weather makes your food more expensiveExtreme weather events can impact food prices through the entire supply chain, including transportation disruptions and production delays.