In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight.
Tag: Floods
Here’s Where Global Heat Records Stand So Far in July
Average temperatures for the entire globe have been at their highest on record, scientists said.
She’s on a Mission From God: Suing Big Oil for Climate Damages
A lawyer started small with a creative tactic. It grew into an effort that could force fossil fuel companies to pay hundreds of billions in damages.
Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 40 in South Korea
With at least 40 people dead, the current monsoon season is already proving to be a particularly dangerous one in South Korea, with rain forecast to continue.
The Once and Future Climate Emergency
Heavy rains have caused catastrophic flooding and soaring temperatures are heating up oceans and cities. But emergency response often seems more popular than prevention on many issues.
When Climate Change Hits Home
A dispatch from the flooded house of our new lead writer.
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.
‘Heaviest Rain Ever’ in Southern Japan Sets Off Floods and Landslides
Unusually heavy rain on the mountainous island of Kyushu has killed at least six people and left three others missing.
Climate Disasters Daily? Welcome to the ‘New Normal.’
Around the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.
Deadly Monsoon Flooding and Landslides Lash Northern India
At least 49 people have died since the weekend amid unusually heavy downpours that have pummeled the northern part of the country and caused widespread damage.