Firefighters engaged in an uphill battle against multiple fires in Los Angeles, projected to become the most expensive blazes in US history. The fires have been fueled by Santa Ana winds, have burned approximately 62 square miles (160 sq km) thus far. Tragically, the fires have already resulted in at least 24 fatalities, displaced thousands […]

Marc Evans, a retired broadcast industry lawyer, was known for his love of gardening. As the old saying goes, ‘life happens while you’re busy making plans,’ and for Evans, life certainly took an unexpected turn. In the spring of 2021, he relocated from Seattle to Arizona. Little did he know, his new hobby in a […]

The Los Angeles wildfires currently ravaging the landscape are believed to be triggered by the potent combination of strong Santa Ana winds and prolonged periods of drought. These winds, which typically occur between September and May, have recently reached an alarming velocity, gusting at speeds of up to 100mph (160km/h), significantly contributing to the rapid […]

The recent Eaton Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains has brought attention to the vulnerability of communities in the Los Angeles area to wildfires. Crystal Scott, who grew up playing in the now-destroyed playground in the mountains, experienced firsthand the devastating impact of wildfires on the natural landscape she once cherished. One of the contributing […]

The year 2024 has been officially recognized as the hottest year on record, surpassing any previous records with extreme weather conditions across the globe. This includes severe flooding in both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and record heat being experienced in Athens, Greece. This alarming development was confirmed by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, which declared […]

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has sanctioned the progression of a lawsuit filed by the municipality of Honolulu against leading oil companies, including industry giants like Sunoco and Shell. The decision came in response to the oil companies’ appeal to halt the case, a move that the Supreme Court has now officially […]

Despite a hefty $4 billion budget allocation and stringent wildfire protection measures, the state of California is falling short in halting the destructive force of wildfires from decimating vast sections of Los Angeles. This ongoing struggle is a stark reminder of the increasing challenge of climate change, not only to California but to the entire […]

The Palisades Fire in LA County, California, has been a blazing testament to the impact of climate change and extreme weather patterns on our environment. Aerial images of the affected areas highlight the magnitude and severity of the firestorm, a disaster influenced by a weather phenomenon known as “hydroclimate whiplash.” Several factors have played into […]

The Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) that occurred in November has seemingly put a damper on the development of La Niña, potentially leading to a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) throughout the winter in the northern hemisphere. This is a significant shift, as La Niña events have been more frequent during the cool phase of the […]

Climate change has been causing rising sea levels and extreme weather events, and these factors are now driving up insurance rates, thereby threatening the affordability of housing. This is particularly the case in coastal regions, where the risks are amplified. Affordable housing developers in North Carolina are feeling the heat. Significant hikes in insurance premiums […]