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Extreme Weather

Extreme weather refers to unusual and severe atmospheric conditions. It includes events like hurricanes, floods, and heatwaves. These phenomena can cause significant damage to infrastructure and ecosystems. They also impact agriculture and water supply. Climate change is a major factor in the increasing frequency of extreme weather. Communities must adapt to these changes to ensure safety and resilience. Awareness and preparedness are essential.

Coral Loss on Great Barrier Reef – 2024 Update

Recent assessments indicate alarming coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef due to extreme weather conditions. The Australian...

 November 20, 2024

Bomb Cyclone Threatens US West Coast

A important weather event is unfolding off the US West Coast. A bomb cyclone is expected to bring...

 November 19, 2024

Lightning Strikes – About Risks and Prevention

Lightning strikes are becoming more frequent and deadly globally. Annually, about 24,000 people die from lightning strikes, with...

 November 12, 2024

Extreme Weather Events Surge in India 2024

India faced an unprecedented rise in extreme weather events. A report by the Centre for Science and Environment...

 November 9, 2024

2024 Set to be Hottest Year Recorded

The year 2024 is projected to become the hottest year since the preindustrial period. This assessment comes from...

 November 9, 2024

Climate Change – A Global Crisis

The year 2024 has witnessed an alarming escalation in the impacts of climate change, as evidenced by a...

 November 4, 2024

Spain’s Gota Fría Phenomenon

In late October 2024, southern and eastern Spain experienced catastrophic flooding due to unprecedented rainfall, leading to the...

 November 1, 2024

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