There have been 30 named storms this year, and 13 of them were hurricanes. It’s the most active Atlantic season on record.
Tag: Global Warming
Iota Becomes 30th Named Storm in a Record-Breaking Season
Tropical Storm Iota is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane this weekend as it approaches the coast of Central America, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Iota Becomes 30th Named Storm in a Record-Breaking Season
Tropical Storm Iota is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane this weekend as it approaches the coast of Central America, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Pfizer Vaccine, Brexit, U.S. Presidential Transition: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Your Friday Briefing
The challenges of rolling out a vaccine.
Cutting Greenhouse Gases From Food Production Is Urgent, Scientists Say
Efforts to limit global warming often focus on emissions from fossil fuels, but food is crucial, too, according to new research.
Norway’s Supreme Court Hears Rights Challenge to Arctic Oil Drilling
Environmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
U.S. Quits Paris Climate Agreement: Questions and Answers
President Trump’s withdrawal formally came into force the day after Election Day in the United States. Here’s what it means.
A Typhoon Spared the Philippine Capital. Will Manila Be So Lucky Next Time?
With climate change heightening the Philippines’ risk of natural disaster, the country is braced for the next catastrophe.
As Climate Disasters Pile Up, a Radical Proposal Gains Traction
The idea of modifying Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet, once seen as too risky to seriously consider, is attracting new money and attention.