Dec 14 How climate change exacerbates conditions that can spawn lethal tornadoes By John Allen, The Conversation Climate models can’t see tornadoes yet, but they can recognize the conditions for tornadoes to form. An atmospheric scientist explains what that means for forecasting future risks. Continue reading
Dec 08 A new ratings industry is emerging to help homebuyers assess climate risks By Matthew E. Kahn, The Conversation Private companies rate all kinds of investments, from stocks to used cars. Now, they’re starting to analyze climate risks to local real estate – but how reliable are their findings?… Continue reading
Nov 16 Nearly 50,000 still have no power after Washington state storm By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press The extreme weather was caused by an atmospheric river, a huge plume of moisture extending over the Pacific and into Washington and Oregon. About 158,000 electrical customers had no power on Monday. Continue reading
Nov 12 In communities facing effects of climate change, some forced to consider leaving home in 'managed retreat' By Drew Costley, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press In some parts of the U.S., the risks from climate change have intensified enough to raise a startling question: Should some populated places simply be abandoned to nature?… Continue reading
Oct 28 How global climate negotiations work, and what to expect from the COP26 summit in Glasgow By Shelley Inglis, The Conversation A former UN adviser explains what happens at climate summits like COP26 and why people fear this one won’t meet its goals. Continue reading
Oct 26 Watch 1:51 U.S. Northeast, Midwest hit by big storms; West Coast recovers from 'bomb cyclones' By John Yang, Frank Carlson, Leah Nagy Much of the U.S. is dealing with powerful storms that brought extreme winds and rain that triggered floods and mudslides. Governors of New Jersey and New York declared emergencies over the storms. Americans in the Midwest are also recovering from… Continue watching
Oct 25 'Bomb cyclone' pounds drought-stricken California By Associated Press Drenching rains and strong winds accompanied the weekend arrival of an atmospheric river — a long plume of Pacific moisture — into the drought-stricken state. Continue reading
Oct 08 Summer storms were a climate-change wake-up call for subways By Philip Marcelo, David Porter, Associated Press Transit officials and experts say this summer’s storms were the latest reminders that more needs to be done to prepare the East Coast’s vital transit systems in the face of more extreme and unpredictable weather caused by climate change. Continue reading
Oct 07 Stalled weather front drenches Alabama, at least 4 killed in floods By Jay Reeves, Associated Press Dozens of people had to be rescued Wednesday night in central Alabama, where the National Weather Service said as much as 13 inches of rain fell. Continue reading
Oct 05 Extreme weather doesn't usually motivate Americans to move. Here's why By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas For many, the question is not as simple as choosing to pack up and move away from a place to escape the threat of extreme weather, or the devastation left in its wake, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading