Climate change is one reason for hotter oceans. But there are others Climate News | Dhrona Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana last week, dumping rain across the South. Forecasters are expecting a lot of hurricanes and tropical storms in the next few weeks. Jack Brook/AP Hurricane season is heating up: Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana last week and … Climate change is one reason for hotter oceans. But there are others Read More »
Trump’s plans invite environmental disaster. Harris takes climate change seriously, but lacks detail Climate News | Dhrona It is well understood that November’s US presidential election could have dire consequences for global action on climate change. Donald Trump and his Republican Party define their campaign in part by opposition to policies that support the energy transition, often … Trump’s plans invite environmental disaster. Harris takes climate change seriously, but lacks detail Read More »
Disproportionate impact of atmospheric heat events on lake surface water temperature increases Climate News | Dhrona Article Kun Shi , Boqiang Qin , Yunlin Zhang & R. Iestyn Woolway Nature Climate Change (2024) Cite this article 76 Accesses 11 Altmetric Metrics Abstract Hot temperature extremes (HTEs) in the atmosphere can also affect lake surface water temperature, … Disproportionate impact of atmospheric heat events on lake surface water temperature increases Read More »
Did you know climate change made the entire Earth wobble for nine days! What? Climate News | Dhrona Is there anything climate change cannot do?! Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints … Did you know climate change made the entire Earth wobble for nine days! What? Read More »
Rising cause-specific mortality risk and burden of compound heatwaves amid climate change Climate News | Dhrona Article Jiangdong Liu , Jinlei Qi , Peng Yin , Wei Liu , Cheng He , Ya Gao , Lu Zhou , Yixiang Zhu , Haidong Kan , Renjie Chen & Maigeng Zhou Nature Climate Change (2024) Cite this article … Rising cause-specific mortality risk and burden of compound heatwaves amid climate change Read More »
This Scientist Doesn’t Think Hope Will Beat Climate Change Climate News | Dhrona Penguin Random House; Landon Speers Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has a tenuous relationship with the word “hope.” The marine biologist, policy expert, teacher, and author is too much of a pragmatist to rely on something so passive. Hope as a noun … This Scientist Doesn’t Think Hope Will Beat Climate Change Read More »
AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe Climate News | Dhrona The hallmarks of climate change — extreme heat and drought; larger, more intense wildfires and supercharged hurricanes, typhoons and rainstorms that lead to catastrophic flooding — are being seen and felt around the globe. Drought in Brazil. Wildfires in Portugal, … AP PHOTOS: Hallmarks of climate change seen in floods, fires and drought around the globe Read More »
Small farmers need access to a safety net amid challenges of climate change Climate News | Dhrona Commentaries Many of these farmers, including many immigrants, don’t have crop insurance and had no recourse for the produce they lost to soggy fields this year. “We need better paths for small farmers to invest in for the long-term health … Small farmers need access to a safety net amid challenges of climate change Read More »
Orange County remains far behind when it comes to planning for climate change Climate News | Dhrona An aerial view of a hillside landslide brought on by heavy rains in San Clemente in 2023. Just eight of 34 Orange County cities, plus the county, have made progress on local climate action plans, according to the latest report … Orange County remains far behind when it comes to planning for climate change Read More »
Southeast Asia faces growing food crisis, survey links climate change to insecurity Climate News | Dhrona Floods have damaged countless homes across Southeast Asia in recent months (AFP or licensors) A newly-released survey has linked climate change to rising food insecurity across Southeast Asia, with 70 percent of respondents reporting challenges securing sufficient food. Rising food … Southeast Asia faces growing food crisis, survey links climate change to insecurity Read More »