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2024 Officially Declared Hottest Year, Surpassing 1.5°C Limit

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Evelina Jeremias

The year 2024 set a new global record as the warmest on record, marking the first calendar year where global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The announcement was made on Friday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the European Union’s Earth observation program. It coincided with devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, California, an […]

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How Santa Ana Winds Intensify California’s Wildfires

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Jorge Paka

Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds roared down the mountains near Los Angeles on January 7, 2025, driving wildfires into multiple neighborhoods and creating a harrowing spectacle. By January 9, thousands of homes and buildings, including multiple schools, had been destroyed, and at least five lives were lost. Authorities called for the evacuation of over 180,000 residents

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Weather Whiplash Driving LA’s Wildfire Could Lead to Record-Breaking Costs

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Evelina Jeremias

By the next morning, flames had consumed 2,925 acres of the Pacific Palisades in what is being called Southern California’s worst wildfire since 2011. Three additional fires have erupted in the region, including the Eaton Fire, which has already scorched over 2,000 acres. As of Wednesday morning, firefighters had been unable to contain any of

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Ancient Antarctic Ice Uncovers Spike in Wildfires During Past Climate Changes

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Jorge Paka

Microscopic bubbles preserved in ancient Antarctic ice have uncovered periods of increased global wildfires that align with abrupt climate changes. Although climate shifts are typically marked by temperature fluctuations, alterations in tropical rainfall, and methane spikes, the role of wildfires had remained unrecognized until now. “We weren’t specifically searching for evidence of wildfires,” explained lead

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Severe Winter Storm Hits Millions Across the US

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / cumbonguala

A powerful winter storm struck the United States on Sunday, with meteorologists alerting millions in the East to blizzard conditions and forecasting the heaviest snowfall in a decade for some areas. Over 60 million people are in the path of the severe storm, which is expected to bring Arctic air and a deep freeze to

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Google’s Weather Tool Outperforms Leading Forecasters by 97%

Climatology, Earth Science / Samilton Santos

GenCast, an AI-driven weather prediction tool, generates highly accurate 15-day forecasts within minutes, offering both convenience for daily planning and life-saving warnings for extreme weather events. Despite modern meteorology’s progress, predicting weather accurately remains difficult due to the complexity of analyzing numerous data points, especially for extended timeframes. Developed by Google DeepMind, GenCast leverages four

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Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Rise Once More in 2024

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Mauro Lucas

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high in 2024, according to the latest research from the Global Carbon Project. Fossil CO2 emissions are projected to reach 37.4 billion tonnes, a 0.8% increase from 2023. Despite the urgent need to cut emissions to combat climate change, researchers say there is no sign yet

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Hurricane Milton is Set to Hit Florida, with More Storms Predicted

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Marcílio Santos

Following an unusually calm August, the Atlantic hurricane season is intensifying. Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, while the state is still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene just under two weeks ago. According to experts speaking to Business Insider, these consecutive

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As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Reveal How Plants Respond

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science / Ana Manuel

Tiny openings on the surface of leaves, known as stomata, allow plants to “breathe” by regulating water loss through evaporation. These pores also manage the intake of carbon dioxide necessary for photosynthesis and growth. Since the 19th century, scientists have known that plants widen their stomatal pores to release water vapor, or “sweat,” through transpiration,

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Irreversible Climate Damage if Warming Exceeds 1.5°C

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Science / Ana Manuel

The world’s climate is at a critical juncture, with uncertain outcomes. A new climate model indicates that exceeding the Paris Agreement’s primary target for global warming could trigger a chain of tipping points, making recovery extremely difficult, if not impossible. On our current climate path, there’s up to a 45 percent chance of surpassing one

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