www.theoaklandpress.com3 weeks agoCaliforniaClimate change supercharged a heat dome, intensifying 2021 fire season, study findsHuman-caused climate change intensified the heat dome over North America by making it 34% larger and lasting 60% longer. [ more ]
Penn Today3 months agoOMG scienceClimate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes | Penn TodayThe 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome event was driven by a combination of natural systems and human-induced climate change. The interplay between the jet stream and resonance caused the heat dome to amplify and persist, leading to extreme temperatures. [ more ]