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India had largest number of people exposed to 30 days of risky heat from Jun-Aug: AnalysisIndia faced the highest number of risky heat days globally. Climate change added dangerous heat to over 117 million people in the city. The...
Philadelphia installed white roofs on about 340 low-income seniors’ homes from 2001–2003; ceiling temperatures fell 4–5°F, and air-conditioning electricity use fell by 560 kWh per yearIn Philadelphia, the initiative to paint roofs white resulted in a remarkable decrease in home temperatures and energy consumption. This co...
Super El Niño is here, and its record-breaking strength is about to reshape America's winterAn El Niño event has strengthened to unprecedented levels, impacting global weather. This phenomenon is defined by warmer Pacific Ocean wat...
In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...
What is 'serial cyclone clustering'? Back-to-back Arctic storms can double sea ice loss, study findsThe Arctic is experiencing intensified sea ice destruction due to consecutive storm clusters, which cause double the damage compared to sol...
In 1936, temperature in 48 states of U.S. peaked during deadly Dust Bowl, 90 years later climate experts sound red flagGlobally, August was 1.65 degrees Celsius (nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, far exceeding the longer term 1.5 degr...
Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on EarthCharles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the...
Venus has a deadly heat blanket that Mercury never had. Why the planet farther from the Sun became the hottest world in our solar systemMercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is the solar system's hottest planet. Venus possesses an extremely dense carbon dioxide atmosphere ...
In Minnesota, trees were expected to release 23% more CO2 as climate change warms the planet, but a new study found a surprising resultA recent study by the University of Minnesota reveals that trees may emit less carbon dioxide with rising temperatures as young trees, subj...
Is China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? New study finds a surprising 'climate teleconnection' linking the Rocky Mountains and Tibetan PlateauIs China behind California’s 2017 catastrophic rain? Recent studies indicate that unusually warm temperatures on the Tibetan Plateau have a...
A hotter planet: August heat smashes climate recordsEarth experienced its hottest month ever in August, surpassing climate thresholds. This extreme heat resulted from human-caused climate cha...
Nepal's flood disaster and the impact of climate change loom large in the icy shadow of Mont BlancMont Blanc's glaciers are rapidly retreating due to climate warming and heat waves. Permafrost is thawing, causing increased rock falls and...
Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...
No winter in India in 2026? World Meteorological Organization warns of nearly 100% chance ‘Godzilla’ El Niño will affect temperatures till February 2027A powerful El Niño is strengthening over the tropical Pacific, with the WMO warning that the weather phenomenon is highly likely to continu...
Pangea Ultima: In 200 million years, Earth could have a new supercontinent, and its climate may be almost impossible for humans to surviveEarth's continents are moving, and a future supercontinent may form. Scientists model Pangea Ultima, a landmass forming in 200 million year...
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
El Nino to persist through February 2027: What it means for IndiaWorld Meteorological Organization says prevailing El Nino conditions could intensify into a very strong event and persist through February ...
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
Earth is set to cross 1.5°C — does the climate clock stop there? The UN has a plan for what happens if temperatures overshoot the crucial thresholdGlobal warming exceeding 1.5°C is now likely, according to a United Nations assessment. The focus must shift to limiting temperature oversh...
'Supersized' El Niño may become strongest ever recorded: UN weather agencyThe World Meteorological Organization said its forecasts showed a near 100% likelihood that El Nino would persist through February 2027, fu...