World logs its hottest summer on record
A man uses an umbrella for shade in Seoul on August 14, 2024, during a prolonged heatwave which has gripped much of the country. Anthony Wallace | Afp | Getty …
Climatology
Flood insurance likely doesn’t cover storm damage in your basement
A flooded street caused by the rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby on Aug. 05, 2024, in Cedar Key, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images You need a separate …
More states poised to offer Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. Lev Radin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images New York is launching a program offering homeowners up to $14,000 in total rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades to their …
Miami is ‘ground zero’ for climate risk. People move there, build there anyway
South Pointe Beach in Miami Beach, Florida. Greg Iacurci MIAMI — Daniel Habibian worries about climate change. His clothing boutique in Miami Beach’s iconic South Beach neighborhood sits just a …
Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates may arrive soon
Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty Images Rebates tied to home energy efficiency and created by the Inflation Reduction Act may start flowing to many consumers within months. The federal …
Dubai flooding and a climate change drain test the world is failing
Traffic diverts away from a flooded street in Sharjah on April 20, 2024, after the heaviest rainfall on record in the UAE. Ahmed Ramzan | Afp | Getty Images The …
Natural disasters caused an estimated $65 billion in losses last year for Asia-Pacific
Economic losses in the Asia Pacific region soared to $65 billion due to natural disasters, mainly fueled by floods in China and droughts in India, as reported by insurance company …
Earth on the brink of a key warming threshold after chart-busting year
A wind change increased flames during a planned ignition on the Ross Moore Lake wildfire in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, on July 28, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images …
Reigning In Ship Sulfur Emissions Made The Ocean A Lot Warmer
Image: Maersk Every single day for the last year, North Atlantic sea surface temperatures have been reading new all-time highs. That is 365 consecutive days of record water temperature. That …
Cocoa farmers face mounting challenges as El Nino rages on
A woman spreads cocoa beans during the sun-drying process in the backyard of her house in Asikasu, Ghana on December 19, 2020. Cristina Aldehuela | Afp | Getty Images El …