In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services were knocked out, making it hard for people to communicate or get he...
Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" in Spanish, because it happened around Christmas. What these fisherme...
A recent report by the Department of Energy (DOE) has sparked a heated debate, with some critics accusing it of cherry-picking data and ignoring mainstream climate research. However, a closer look at the report reveals a different story. The DOE report acknowledges that global temperatures have been rising since the 1950s, but it also highlights that the most intens...
In the vast, mysterious world beneath the ocean's surface, a billionaire is making waves. Wendy Schmidt, wife of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is on a mission to save science. She's not just throwing money at the problem. She's creating opportunities and supporting researchers who might otherwise be left high and dry. Her Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) has funded n...
The Trump administration is making big changes to how science and energy are handled in the U. S. These changes could have lasting effects on the environment and public health. First, let's talk about science. The administration has been cutting back on research and data collection. This includes reducing the role of scientists in decision-making. For example, they ...
The IPCC, a big name in climate research, is changing. It's not just about new faces; it's about a big change in how they study climate change. This shift is called "Extreme Event Attribution" (EEA). It's a hot topic, and people are starting to question if this is good for science or just a way to push a certain message. The IPCC used to look at long-term weather pa...
The Trump administration has taken down a key federal website that housed important climate science reports. These reports, known as National Climate Assessments, were created to help people understand and prepare for climate change. Without this website, access to these crucial reports has become much harder. Climate scientists are upset about this change. They say...
Climate change is a hot topic, and temperatures are rising faster than expected. A group called Berkeley Earth is at the forefront of tracking these changes. They started with a skeptical view but now play a big role in climate science. Recently, temperatures have been breaking records. Every month seems to be the hottest ever recorded. This rapid rise is making sci...
The Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is set to vacate its New York offices by the end of May. This move is part of a broader review of government leases, but the specifics remain unclear. The institute, known for its climate research, has been a fixture in New York since 1961. It's located in a building called Armstrong Hall, near several major universities...
On the 72nd floor of One World Trade Center, Newsweek hosted two exciting events in September. Experts in medicine and climate action gathered to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can solve problems in their fields. One event focused on using AI to help doctors with tough tasks, so they can spend more time caring for patients. Another event, held during Climat...