Our world is getting hotter, and it's not just a phase. Over the past century, the average surface temperature has gone up by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This might not sound like much, but it's enough to cause some serious changes. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. Scientists have been st...
Brazil is stepping up to help poorer nations deal with climate change. They want to make sure these countries get the money they need to prepare for extreme weather. This is a big deal because right now, not enough cash is going towards this cause. The United Nations says the world needs to spend about $310 billion every year by 2035 to adapt to climate change. That...
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm, is heading towards Jamaica, bringing with it extreme winds, heavy rain, and dangerous storm surges. The storm's slow movement is causing concern, as it will likely dump a large amount of rain, leading to flooding and landslides. Residents are being urged to stay away from water sources and take shelter in sturdy buildin...
The Arctic is heating up faster than anywhere else on Earth. This isn't just about rising temperatures. It's about how this rapid warm-up is causing more extreme weather events. These events are happening more often and are more intense. They include heatwaves, heavy rain, and melting ice. Scientists have been studying this. They looked at past climate records and u...
People with HIV in South Africa face extra challenges when floods hit. These storms don't just cause damage to homes and roads. They also make it harder for people to get their medicine, see doctors, and earn money. In KwaZulu-Natal, floods have been hitting often. This area has many people with HIV. A new study wants to look at how these floods affect them. The stu...
The Balkans have been hit hard by extreme weather recently. First, there was a heatwave. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). This made conditions very dangerous. Then, sudden storms brought relief but also caused damage. In Croatia, a powerful storm hit the city of Split. Strong winds and hail damaged buildings, including the Poljud soccer st...
The Midwest is facing a serious heat crisis. People are flocking to water spots to cool down, but this comes with risks. Drownings have been reported at lakes and rivers. In Chicago, the fire department got 90 calls over the weekend alone. Authorities are warning everyone to be careful around water. Cities are breaking temperature records. Louisville, Kentucky, open...
The year 2023 was a wild ride for Brazil's weather. It was a year that saw some of the most intense weather events ever seen. The country faced a mix of extremes, from heavy rain to scorching heat and devastating droughts. The north coast of São Paulo state saw the most rain in a single day ever recorded in Brazil. This was just the start of the unusual weather pat...
A new visa option is on the horizon for those looking to move to the United States. This new "gold card" will replace the existing EB-5 program, which offers green cards to investors. The catch? It will cost a hefty 5 million dollars. This move is part of a broader trend of making immigration more expensive and exclusive. It's a clear signal that wealth is becoming a...
The world is in for a rough ride over the next few years. Top weather experts have a grim forecast: get ready for more intense heat waves and stronger storms. The chance of breaking annual temperature records is high. There is an 80% likelihood that the world will shatter another temperature record in the next five years. The world is also likely to surpass the inter...