A recent study has found that the three-year drought in Syria, Iraq, and Iran, which has caused water scarcity for millions of people, is a result of human-caused climate change. According to the study by World Weather Attribution, the drought, which began in July 2020, is due to higher-than-normal temperatures that are causing increased evaporation …
A Pacific Punch in Climate’s Gut There’s an exceptionally powerful force in nature that has been attributed to the downfall of ancient Peruvian civilizations, the French Revolution, and one of the deadliest famines in the 19th century. This force is known as El Niño, a naturally occurring climate pattern characterized by warm surface waters in …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s the latest news you need to know: 1. US federal student loan repayments have resumed after a three-year pandemic pause, affecting approximately 28 million borrowers. This development could have implications for the overall economy due to credit conditions tightening. 2. Laphonza Butler has been chosen by California governor Gavin Newsom …
If you think that drought in the Panama Canal region doesn’t affect you, think again. According to CBS News, the lakes that supply water to the canal system are nearing their lowest levels due to an unusually dry season. This is causing disruptions in the canal’s traffic capacity, which handles 40% of US container …
Smokey Bear’s reminder to “Only you can prevent wildfires” remains crucial to remember, especially during times of drought. However, it is equally important to prevent forests from being covered in Silly String. Forest Service managers in the drought-stricken Southwest are urging people to ditch their fireworks this Fourth of July and opt for glow sticks, …
Over the last six weeks, Canada has been plagued by hundreds of out-of-control wildfires, resulting in mass evacuations and the destruction of millions of acres. While the wildfire season in Canada typically spans from May through October, the scale of devastation in the early stages of the season is unprecedented. Experts have attributed this crisis …