When Climate Change Becomes Climate Trauma
With extreme weather events on the increase, trauma is accumulating in some of the nation’s hardest-hit regions.
Extreme Weather
Five Crucial Climate Lessons from Hurricane Ida
Ida was historic in both its severity and reach, prompting reflections about the role of climate change in this storm, and what it means for the future.
Monsoon Impacts Worsen with the Rise of Extreme Heat and Wildfires
For drought-stricken regions of the world such as India, Australia, West Africa, and the American Southwest, the monsoon rainfall is a welcome gift. But as climate change worsens, the amount of rain may increase, and the actual rainstorms may become…
New Jersey Braces for Ida
After devastating Louisiana, the remnants of Hurricane Ida are heading to the Garden State. The storm -- now a tropical depression -- is expected to hit Wednesday, leaving behind anywhere from three to six inches of rain. The National Weather…
Heat Wave: Is This Scorcher ‘The New Normal’ for New Jersey?
We end the week with one of the hottest days of summer and amid an official heatwave, which means three consecutive days when temperatures reach 90 degrees and above. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in place across the…
As Hurricane Season Worsens, Where Do We Go Next?
Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons lead to lost homes, wrecked environments, billions in cleanup costs, and even fatalities.
How Climate Change is Fueling More Extreme Heat in Summer
Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to dump several inches of rain along with strong winds in the area. But it could also break up some of the intense heat the region’s been experiencing. We asked Anthony Broccoli, co-director of Rutgers…
Heat Waves in New Jersey Signal Rising Temperatures Across The Country
The searing temperatures led cities up and down the state to open cooling sites.
Report says humans exacerbated Sandy’s wrath
A new report out Tuesday suggests that what made Sandy super was not simply the confluence of forces of nature, but, significantly our impact on the forces of nature. The report, prepared by researchers from Climate Central based in Princeton,…
How Is America’s Hottest City Coping With Rising Heat?
Phoenix, AZ experienced over a hundred days of 100 degree weather. What are the mayor and local educators doing to keep citizens cool?
Life After Wildfires, from Australia to California
In this episode of Planet Forward, hear firsthand experiences of wildfires from climate advocates in Australia to California.
How Black Miami Came to the Rescue After Dorian Battered the Bahamas
In September 2019, Hurricane Dorian tore through the Bahamas, killing 70 people and inflicting billions in damages. This was Black Miami's response.