Average temperatures for the entire globe have been at their highest on record, scientists said.
Author: Elena Shao
‘A New Spike’ in Global Temperatures in the Forecast
The World Meteorological Organization reports increased odds that El Niño, the global weather pattern often tied to intense heat, will arrive by fall.
U.S. Carbon Emissions Grew in 2022, Even As Renewables Surpassed Coal
Emissions ticked up 1.3 percent last year, even as renewables surpassed coal.
Renewables Will Overtake Coal by Early 2025, Energy Agency Says
In a new report, the international group said that solar, wind and other renewable sources will expand much more swiftly than forecast last year.
What Is Prince William’s Earthshot Prize?
The charity will award $6 million to five entrepreneurs from around the globe working on breakthrough climate solutions.
Virginia Uses Treated Wastewater to Shore Up a Drinking Water Aquifer
A crucial aquifer is running low, so officials are pumping in treated sewage. It’s an increasingly common strategy as heavy demand and climate change strain water supplies.
Three Ways to Build Back Smarter After Hurricane Ian
Big storms are becoming more common. That makes it crucial to take climate change into account when rebuilding.
Hospitals in Coastal Cities Risk Flooding Even in ‘Weak’ Hurricanes, Study Finds
In a third of the 78 cities examined on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, half or more of hospitals were at risk from a Category 2 storm, the researchers said.
Hurricane Ian Could Gain Strength Rapidly. Here’s Why.
Storms that intensify quickly and unpredictably present a big problem for public safety officials, who have less time to assess threats.
Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant
A state law bans the use of coal for energy production beginning next year.