Tag: climate change

If it collapsed, it could lower temperatures in some parts of Europe by up to 30°C.

"Denialism: the practice of denying the existence, truth, or validity of something despite proof or strong evidence that it is real, true, or valid."

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are following the trend of these storms becoming supercharged and more likely to form, according to a pair of studies from the World Weather Attribution. 

The company has portrayed gas as “safe, clean, and environmentally friendly,” despite the fact that methane, its primary component, is 80 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

These findings emphasize the severity of the climate crisis and outline a global emergency that requires immediate action to avert catastrophic consequences.

The storm has also revealed cracks in emergency preparedness, as rescue efforts struggle to keep up with the scale of destruction.

Up and down the West Coast, the burgeoning biomass boom threatens to derail hard-won progress on climate, ecosystem protection and environmental justice.

According to Climate Central, a research organization specializing in climate impacts, the record-breaking sea temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico provided the fuel that allowed Hurricane Milton to intensify at an unprecedented pace.

For the past five years in a row, river flows all over the globe have recorded below-normal conditions, the press release said.

Experts warn of toxic contamination in floodwaters as Hurricane Helene’s aftermath raises concerns about industrial pollutants, public health risks, and the urgent need for stronger environmental regulations.