The move threatens to paralyze the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps to offset high utility bills for roughly 6.2 million people nationwide.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Earth’s 10 Hottest Years on Record Are the Last 10
A report from the World Meteorological Organization confirms that 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first year to be more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial era.
Climate Change Made South Sudan Heat Wave More Likely, Study Finds
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.
Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition
A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.
Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska
About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.
What a Marine Heat Wave Reveals About Our Warming Oceans
An extreme heat wave off California’s coast seemed like an anomaly 10 years ago. But as the ocean warms, the catastrophe may be a glimpse of the future.
At COP29 Politicians Are Talking About Climate Change. Here’s What’s Happening.
Every month so far has seen floods, fires, smashed heat records or some combination of extreme weather. Little time remains for leaders to agree on what to do about it.
Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record
Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.
Asphalt Schoolyards Get a Shady Makeover
Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar.