Trump Taps Climate Skeptic to Lead National Climate Assessment
Matthew M. Wielicki, who has called climate warnings ‘alarmist’, will now oversee the federal National Climate Assessment. Critics warn of bias and politicization.
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UK Scorches Through 8th Day Above 34°C — And There’s No Relief in Sight
UK breaks record with 8th day above 34°C in 2025. Heatwave continues into next week, with health warnings and infrastructure strain. What this means for you.
Global Warming Threatens Amazon’s Medicinal Plants, Study Warns
A new study shows global warming could destroy up to 58% of Amazon plant species used by Indigenous peoples for medicine and rituals, threatening cultural knowledge and global biodiversity.
Vienna and Bratislava: Earth’s Northernmost Subtropical Cities at 48°N?
Vienna and Bratislava may be the northernmost humid subtropical cities at 48°N. Explore the data, human impact, and what a shifting climate means for Central Europe.
Inside the United States’ Billion-Dollar Blind Spot: Hail
Hail causes $16 billion in US losses annually, yet scientists can’t predict it. Meet the storm chasers using drones and radars to unlock the mystery of hailstones.
I Wanted an Eco-Garden. Nature Had Other Plans
One writer’s honest attempt at a native plant garden reveals surprising challenges—climate change, weed pressure, and the gap between ideals and reality.
Record-Breaking Heat Dome Poised to Scorch US Next Week
Forecasters warn of a potentially historic heat dome next week, with temperatures threatening records across the central and eastern US. Learn what to expect and how to prepare.
New Jersey Heat Death Toll May Be 29: A Silent Crisis
New Jersey’s heat death toll may be as high as 29 this summer, more than double the annual average. NYC ERs see record heat-related visits. A silent crisis unfolding.
When’s the Last Time Earth Saw Conditions Like This?
Earth’s climate is spinning off the charts. Record ocean heat, super typhoons, and floods have scientists asking: when was the last time the planet saw conditions like this? The answer is staggering.
Northern Illinois Drenched: July 2–4 Rainfall Totals Shatter Records
Northern Illinois saw record rainfall from July 2-4, 2024, with totals exceeding 7 inches in some areas. Here’s the data, expert analysis, and what it means for the future.
Blistering Heat Wave to Linger Through Weekend: Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Brace
A heat wave bringing triple-digit temps and dangerous heat index values across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast is expected to linger through the weekend, while the Great Lakes and Northeast finally see relief.
Scorching July 4: Heat Records Shatter Across US
Record-breaking heatwave grips US as July 4 holiday begins. Phoenix hits 118°F, 130 million affected. Safety tips, climate context, and expert analysis inside.