Are winter wildfires actually due to climate change?
Wildfires broke out across the British Isles during a recent heatwave. But the burning question of the link to climate change does not have an easy answer.
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Summer 2022 saw thousands of excess deaths in England and Wales – here’s why that might be
Only a portion of excess deaths had COVID mentioned on the death certificate. But the pandemic could be affecting death rates indirectly.
Japan’s earthquake shows extreme heat can turn one disaster into two
Very high temperatures during and after a disaster needs to be factored into emergency planning.
Coral reefs that glow bright neon during bleaching offer hope for recovery – new study
While most corals turn ghostly white when they bleach, some turn neon purple. Scientists were baffled – until now.
Siberia heatwave: why the Arctic is warming so much faster than the rest of the world
Models have predicted for some time that with every degree of global warming, the Arctic will see double or more.
Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people – this is what needs to change
Climate change leading to extreme weather events is making life uncomfortable for many UK workers. A new survey reveals the depth of the problem.
Pinpointing the role of climate change in every storm is impossible – and a luxury most countries can’t afford
Rapid attribution studies reveal climate change’s influence on the weather, but they’re expensive and time-consuming.
Why the drought isn’t over even though it’s rained all week
A couple weeks of rain doesn’t make up for months of dry weather.
The age of stability is over, and coronavirus is just the beginning
The pandemic has exposed how vulnerable we are to unexpected climate shocks.
Insects will struggle to keep pace with global temperature rise – which could be bad news for humans
Climate change is exposing animals to temperatures outside of their normal limits – a new study has found that insects have a particularly weak ability to adjust.
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