Drought makes heatwaves hotter but less deadly
During heatwaves, the land dries out. That drought further enhances the rising of heatwave temperatures. However, desiccated soils still make the heatwaves less rather than more deadly to humans, due to a reduction in air humidity......»»
Study of Scotland"s last plague reveals humanity in face of "Black Death"
A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague......»»
New York drought conditions fan flames, spur water saving
New York has urged its 8.5 million residents to save water as America's biggest city endures an unprecedented period without significant rainfall, creating potentially dangerous drought conditions and fanning the flames of deadly wildfires......»»
Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns
Water from Colorado's West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and natural environment across seven western U.S. states, but a new study finds that even under modest climate projections, the basins face a potential tipping point.....»»
New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats
Standing at a woodland entrance to the world's longest cave system in Kentucky, a park ranger warns those about to enter of an extremely deadly fungus—not for humans, but for the bat populations it has devastated across North America......»»
Cracked earth in Greece"s saffron heartland as drought takes toll
At a field outside Kozani, northern Greece, the strikingly blue-and-purple petals of saffron give off an intoxicating scent that underscores the value of one of the country's most lucrative crops......»»
Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF
More than 420,000 children in the Amazon basin are being badly affected by a drought parching much of South America that is impacting water supplies and river transport, UNICEF said Wednesday......»»
Hurricane Rafael triggers nationwide blackout in Cuba
Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it slammed through the cash-strapped island, which was still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous deadly storm......»»
Climate change is contributing to drought in the American West even without rainfall deficits, scientists find
Higher temperatures caused by anthropogenic climate change made an ordinary drought into an exceptional drought that parched the American West from 2020–2022. A study by UCLA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate scientists ha.....»»
Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles
Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles.....»»
Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge
Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge.....»»
Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options
Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options.....»»
Orlando shooting: Mayor enacts curfew, limits alcohol sales in wake of deadly shooting
Orlando shooting: Mayor enacts curfew, limits alcohol sales in wake of deadly shooting.....»»
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB releases report on deadly radio tower crash
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB releases report on deadly radio tower crash.....»»
Couple"s first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving
Couple"s first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving.....»»
Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds
Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting.....»»
Apple donating to relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will be making a donation to assist with relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain. At least 95 people are known to have been killed so far, and that number is likely to rise as a.....»»
I used the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and it’s hot stuff
I've tried out the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in the Realme GT 7 Pro phone, and it was a much hotter experience than I expected......»»
Spain"s horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation......»»
Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US
A bone-dry October is pushing nearly half of the United States into a flash drought, leading to fires in the Midwest and hindering shipping on the Mississippi River......»»