A rare tropical cyclone landfall is on tap for Tanzania
Hurricane-strength Hidaya is heading toward a flood-ravaged area. The post A rare tropical cyclone landfall is on tap for Tanzania appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleThe weirdest things we’ve noticed this spring
Your editors talk armadillos, the unexpected joy of tax credits, and how they’re preparing for the extreme weather season ahead. The post The weirdest things we’ve noticed this spring appeared first...
View ArticleRough week begins: Top-end tornado threat for Oklahoma and southern Kansas
A major multiday severe weather episode will shift into the Mississippi and Ohio valleys by Wednesday. The post Rough week begins: Top-end tornado threat for Oklahoma and southern Kansas appeared...
View ArticleHow do scientists know how much climate change affects a hurricane, a heat...
The field of attribution science is 20 years old this year, and scientists’ ability to detect the fingerprints of climate change in extreme weather events is growing stronger. The post How do...
View ArticleOklahoma town ravaged by second tornado in two months
More strong tornadoes are possible Tuesday and Wednesday from Ohio to the Mid-South. The post Oklahoma town ravaged by second tornado in two months appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleVenezuelan-American journalist brings climate change awareness to both...
Mariana Atencio has seen the effects of climate change while reporting on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The post Venezuelan-American journalist brings...
View ArticleA week of severe weather grinds onward
Intense storms were brewing Thursday across the southern tier of the United States, marking the fourth day of an unusually prolonged episode of severe weather. The pattern should start winding down by...
View ArticleDrought fuels wildfire concerns as Canada braces for another intense summer
The 2023 wildfire season was historic and deadly in Canada. This summer could be more of the same. The post Drought fuels wildfire concerns as Canada braces for another intense summer appeared first...
View ArticleClimate change is affecting mental health literally everywhere
Extreme weather, water scarcity, air pollution, and more are taking a toll on people across the world. The post Climate change is affecting mental health literally everywhere appeared first on Yale...
View ArticleApril 2024: Earth’s 11th-consecutive warmest month on record
During April 2024, an astonishing 33 nations or territories set or tied an all-time monthly heat record, and seven set or tied an all-time heat record for any month. The post April 2024: Earth’s...
View ArticleCreate your own climate change summer reading program
Pick six books from this list for a crash course in climate science, impacts, and action. The post Create your own climate change summer reading program appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View Article‘Turning point in energy history’ as solar, wind start pushing fossil fuels...
Fossil fuel growth has stalled while wind and solar are growing. The post ‘Turning point in energy history’ as solar, wind start pushing fossil fuels off the grid appeared first on Yale Climate...
View ArticleVideo: Do you have to go vegan to save the climate?
Alexandra Steele takes a look at the truth behind the claims. The post Video: Do you have to go vegan to save the climate? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleHouston area walloped by ferocious thunderstorm winds
Damages from the storm complex could run over $1 billion. The post Houston area walloped by ferocious thunderstorm winds appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleAgricultural enigma: A mysterious decline in his harvests leaves a farmer...
The first year that production fell, he assumed bad weather was to blame. The reality was much more dire. The post Agricultural enigma: A mysterious decline in his harvests leaves a farmer searching...
View ArticleThe silent tragedy of local restrictions on renewable energy
New research shows how policies blocking cleaner energy sources, often inspired by persistent disinformation, harm the communities that adopt them. The post The silent tragedy of local restrictions on...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about record-breaking heat in the Atlantic
The ocean heat could fuel an unusually active hurricane season. The post What you need to know about record-breaking heat in the Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
View ArticleBehind the ‘Bechdel test for climate change’ in movies
An interview with two of the creators of the Climate Reality Check, which evaluates whether films reflect the fact that the climate is changing. The post Behind the ‘Bechdel test for climate change’...
View ArticleAnother tornado-devastated town: Why so much severe weather this spring?
It’s the nation’s worst storm season in a few years, though well short of record territory. The post Another tornado-devastated town: Why so much severe weather this spring? appeared first on Yale...
View ArticleThe ultimate list of cli-fi films
Your guide to a climate-friendly movie marathon. Don't forget the vegan popcorn. The post The ultimate list of cli-fi films appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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