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The Link Between Climate Change and Extreme Weather

Why are wildfires, hurricanes, and floods intensifying? This video breaks down how climate change amplifies extreme weather, from rising temperatures to heavier rainfall. Learn why resilience and ... Read More

What canceled climate data would have shown: The costliest 6 months of weather disasters on record

The Trump administration cut a NOAA program that had tracked weather events that caused at least $1 billion in damage. A nonprofit organization has redeveloped the database. Read More

The federal government used to keep track of extreme weather disasters. Now it’s up to a nonprofit

The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Database, which the Trump administration ”retired” in May, has relaunched outside of the government — and found the most expensive half-year on record. Read More

In First Six Months, Cost of Weather Catastrophes Escalated at a Record Pace

The Trump administration stopped updating a database tracking the costs of the country’s worst disasters. A group of scientists has revived it. Read More

Extreme weather shapes climate change perceptions worldwide

People who have lived through floods, heat waves, or other climate-related disasters are significantly more likely to view climate change as a very serious threat, according to new research from the ... Read More

What role does climate change play in extreme weather events like flooding at Vallecito?

In a matter of weeks, Southwest Colorado went from a span of high temperatures and heightened wildfire danger to days of heavy rain that caused major flooding in Vallecito. As of Friday, only 25 ... Read More

Wild weather this year shows growing impact of climate change, scientists say

The planet is showing signs it's in peril. In recent weeks, the world has seen ferocious wildfires in the U.S. West, torrential rains in Africa, weirdly warm temperatures on the surface of tropical ... Read More

Forecaster opens access to real-time data in boost for extreme weather warnings

Europe's top forecaster collects 800 million observations a day Access to quality data is central part of managing risks Will provide AI forecasting support for developing countries COPENHAGEN, Oct 1 ... Read More

La Niña expected to bring ‘extreme' weather patterns statewide, head climatologist says

As Northern California's rainy season quickly approaches, meteorologists are anticipating "extreme" weather events to hit the state for the rest of 2025. "Expect extremes, so dry periods interrupted ... Read More

America’s Schools Weren’t Built For the Climate Era. Now, Some Are Adapting

In an aerial view, solar panels are seen on the roof of A.E. Kent Middle School on April 25, 2024 in Kentfield, California. In an aerial view, solar panels are seen on the roof of A.E. Kent Middle ... Read More

How unexploded bombs cause environmental damage – and why climate change exacerbates the problem

One of the key ways war leads to environmental harm is by leaving behind unexploded weaponry. This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to ... Read More