When the environment ministers of the G20 nations convene in Chennai, India on Friday, they will be concluding the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. This significant meeting will set the tone for the upcoming COP28 summit in November, and Canada has a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership. The G20 includes major polluters such as …
A U.S. congressman from Texas orchestrated a unique protest on Tuesday, staging a day-long “thirst strike” to advocate for federal safety standards for workers in extreme heat conditions. With the backdrop of soaring temperatures, Representative Greg Casar, a Democrat, took a stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. Refusing to eat, drink water, or …
This summer, news outlets have been filled with reports of record-breaking heatwaves, and there’s no sign of them letting up in the coming weeks. With that in mind, it’s crucial for those with upcoming travel plans to take extra precautions. Navin Khosla, a pharmacist at telehealth and online pharmacy company Now Patient, warns that the …
The Marshfield Village Store, located at the intersection of two rural highways in a quaint Vermont town, has transformed into a multifunctional hub amidst the aftermath of devastating floods that have affected the state. Initially serving as a shelter for approximately thirty-six individuals, the store has now transitioned into a distribution center for essential resources …
The claim made in a Washington Post article that “Extreme heat kills more people in the United States than any other weather hazard” is likely inaccurate. While mainstream media outlets frequently issue warnings about the dangers of extreme weather, it fails to acknowledge that the overall number of weather-related deaths has significantly decreased over time. …
A new study has revealed that a warming climate is causing major snowfalls to turn into intense rain over mountains, exacerbating dangerous flooding and water shortages. Scientists used rain and snow data from 1950 and computer simulations to determine that for every degree Fahrenheit of warming, extreme rainfall at higher elevations increases by 8.3% (15% …
Beijing and other parts of northern China are currently facing a heatwave, with authorities advising people to limit their time outdoors. The Nanjiao observatory in southern Beijing recorded temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit for a third consecutive day, marking a new record. Hebei province and Tianjin have also experienced temperatures above 104 degrees in recent …
If you are choosing to order food delivery during hazardous air conditions, such as during a wildfire, it is important to consider tipping your delivery driver more generously. This message is crucial for people to understand, especially after recent wildfires caused poor air quality in the Midwest and East Coast, including New York City where …
Tropical Storm Bret is currently making its way towards the eastern Caribbean, with the potential to become a rare June hurricane. The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 40mph and is moving across the Atlantic Ocean at a speed of 17mph. Forecasters predict that it will strengthen into a hurricane in the next few …
A total of 34 fatalities have been reported over the past 48 hours in Uttar Pradesh, a north Indian state experiencing severe heat. Officials have advised residents above the age of 60 to stay indoors during the daytime due to the intense heat. All individuals who died were over 60 years old and had …