Spain, Germany battle wildfires amid unusual heat wave
Firefighters in Spain and Germany struggled to contain wildfires on Sunday amid an unusual heat wave in Western Europe for this time of year. The worst damage in Spain has Continue Reading
Republican Drive to Tilt Courts Against Climate Action Reaches a Crucial Moment
Within days, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision that could severely limit the federal government’s authority to reduce carbon dioxide from power Continue Reading
Millions stranded as floods ravage parts of Bangladesh, India, more rain forecast
Monsoon rains caused widespread flooding in northeastern Bangladesh and India, stranding nearly 6 million people, authorities said on Saturday, warning the situation could worsen. The flooding in Bangladesh, described by Continue Reading
Triple digit heat possible for East Coast, Southeast next week
The signs are growing that there could be a significant heat wave across the South, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic next week, with tropical humidity and highs 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit Continue Reading
Tense Mid-Year Climate Talks Raise Concerns of COP27 Flop
Negotiators representing dozens of developing nations left Germany empty-handed as rich countries blocked their attempts to secure compensation for the damage caused by climate change. The talks that ended in Continue Reading
US Weather Service forecast put gas generators on deck for record summer demand
Lower 48 states at 33-40% risk for hotter temperatures Heat risk highest for Northeast, Texas, the West Coal generation constrained by capacity, supply US gas-fired power generators could see a Continue Reading
A string of climate disasters strike before summer even starts
In eastern Montana and Wyoming, massive flooding has destroyed bridges, swept away homes, and forced the evacuation of more than 10,000 visitors from Yellowstone National Park. Half a million households in the Continue Reading
Spain, France to see historic June heatwave through weekend
A punishing heat wave is underway in parts of Western Europe, with widespread temperatures near or above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) expected through the weekend. Heat is expected to Continue Reading
Extreme weather is lashing virtually every region of the Lower 48
Nearly every corner of the Lower 48 is dealing with some sort of wild weather, with fires, floods, tornadoes and a punishing heat wave all wreaking havoc. A staggering 120 Continue Reading
Heat Wave Spreads Across Europe as Summer Highs Come Early
Even under the shade of large umbrellas at Terraza Colon cafe in the heart of Madrid, it was hot. The tables were empty. “June is one of the best months Continue Reading