Tag: Extreme weather
UN Raises Climate Alarm as World Heads Towards 2.8°C Warming
A new United Nations climate report warns that existing government policies could push global temperatures 2.8°C above preindustrial levels this century, while even full...
Hurricane Isaias Intensifies as US Gulf Coast Prepares for Landfall
Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a Category 3 storm on Friday, October 9, as the US Gulf Coast prepared for landfall. Forecasters reported sustained winds...
More Than Half of Europe Hit by Record Heat Stress
The European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said 52 percent of Europe experienced at least “very strong” heat stress by the end of the...
Nepal Flooding: Missing Toll Rises To 4,247 As Death Toll Reaches...
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The number of people reported missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal has risen sharply to 4,247, while the death toll has...
Global Ocean Temperatures Hit Record High, Scientists Warn of Climate Risks
The world’s oceans have reached their highest average surface temperature on record, adding another warning sign that the planet’s climate is moving into increasingly...
Europe on Fire as Extreme Heat Fuels Devastating Wildfires
Across Europe, summer has taken a dangerous turn. From the beaches of Croatia and Greece to the forests of France and parts of Britain...
Record Rainfall Kills Four in Japan and Leaves Thousands Stranded
At least four people have died after record breaking rainfall triggered severe flooding in eastern Japan, disrupting roads and rail services and leaving thousands...
Floods and Storms Kill 15 in China, State Media Says
Floods and severe storms in China have killed at least 15 people, state media reported Wednesday, as heavy rainfall continues to batter several provinces....
Heatwave Sweeps U.S., Canada Ahead of July 4 and World Cup
WASHINGTON (FN) — A powerful heatwave continues to blanket large parts of the United States and southern Canada, raising concerns about public safety ahead...
Europe Heatwave Intensifies as Temperatures Soar and Authorities Brace for More...
Europe's heatwave is tightening its grip on the continent, with forecasters warning that parts of Germany and Poland could see temperatures climb above 40...
