Extreme weather events

In the NewsAn extreme weather event is something that falls outside the realm of normal weather patterns. It can range from superpowerful hurricanes to torrential downpours to extended hot dry weather and more. Extreme weather events are, themselves, troublesome, but the effects of such extremes, including damaging winds, floods, drought and wildfires, can be devastating.NASA uses airborne and space-based platforms, in conjunction with those from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

NOAA on Instagram: “Better weather forecasts coming your way: The #NOAA @NWS flagship weather model — the Global Forecast System (#GFS) — is undergoing a…”

Childless seniors living alone are particularly vulnerable to disasters that make their homes unlivable and turn their lives upside down. There are ways to be better prepared.

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It is happening frequently lately. A major weather event occurs---perhaps a hurricane, heat wave, tornado outbreak, drought or snowstorm-- and a chorus of activist groups or media folks either imply or explicitly suggest that the event is the result of human-caused (anthropogenic) global warming. Perhaps the worst offender is the organization www.350.org and their spokesman Bill McKibben. Close behind is Climate Central, which even has an extreme weather/climate blog. The media has noted…

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A team of international scientists says the world needs to start preparing for the possibility of a "climate endgame," a potentially catastrophic scenario, as extreme weather events keep ravaging the planet. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.

A new study determined that Canada's fires were fueled by human-induced changes in temperature and humidity.

Climate change has become a global crisis affecting various sectors, including health. Its impact on child health cannot be overemphasized, especially in Nigeria. Children are among the most vulnerable groups affected by climate change, and this has resulted in a significant threat to their health and wellbeing. Nigeria, as a developing country with limited adaptive capacity, is particularly vulnerable to climate change and its effects on child health. The current situation in Nigeria is…