The World Meteorological Organization has warned against naming heat wave events and said it has no plans to do so, despite calls by some experts who say names could raise awareness about heat’s dangers.
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Cerberus or Caronte? Why Europe Is Starting to Name Heat Waves
The World Meteorological Organization has warned against naming heat wave events and said it has no plans to do so, despite calls by some experts who say names could raise awareness about heat’s dangers.
Your Thursday Briefing: The G7
Also, hot years ahead as global temperatures rise.
‘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.
Climate Conference to Debate Whether Rich Nations Will Pay for Damage
For the first time, the conference agenda will officially include the divisive issue of compensation by large nations responsible for the bulk of emissions.
Hurricane or Typhoon? How Tropical Cyclones Get Their Names.
There are variations around the world, particularly in the Western Pacific, in how countries name and measure tropical cyclones. We can explain.
Hurricane or Typhoon? How Tropical Cyclones Get Their Names.
There are variations around the world, particularly in the Western Pacific, in how countries name and measure tropical cyclones. We can explain.
India’s Extreme Heat Is Expected to Worsen
The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people.
A Warning That Africa’s Last Glaciers Will Soon Vanish
While African nations contribute less than 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a U.N. report underscored the outsize impact that climate change is having on the continent.
Sicily May Have Broken Europe’s All-Time Heat Record
A monitoring station in Sicily reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit. And at least five children were missing as flash floods swept through northern Turkey.