Weather

  • The United States experienced an unprecedented year of extreme weather in 2024, with damages and economic losses exceeding $500 billion, highlighting the urgent need for research on climate resilience and disaster preparedness strategies for communities and institutions.
  • Notable impacts have been observed in university campuses across the U.S., many of which are now prioritizing robust disaster preparedness plans due to the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters related to climate change.
  • In Canada, 2024 has been recorded as the costliest year for natural disasters, with over $7 billion in weather-related damages during the summer alone, emphasizing the critical need for cross-border collaboration on climate adaptation research.
  • Seasonal shifts in wildlife and plant behavior, particularly in the UK, signify the ongoing biological impacts of climate change, which could serve as an important area for ecological research and adaptive strategies in agriculture and conservation.
  • A recent opinion editorial indicates that public interest is rising in environmental issues and the impacts of climate change, reflecting a broader societal awareness that could drive future research funding and policy changes.

Headlines

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  • CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES (2024-12-31 06:00AM)
  • Romina highlights mountain agenda at COP29 (2024-12-31 06:00AM)
  • Amazing imagery from the GOES-16 satellite shows major weather events in 2024 (2024-12-26 10:06AM)
  • How Natural Disasters Have Impacted U.S. College Campuses (2024-12-26 09:28AM)
  • Northwest Louisiana Braces for Possible Severe Weather (2024-12-26 09:27AM)
  • Northwest Louisiana Braces for Possible Severe Weather (2024-12-26 09:27AM)
  • UPDATE: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in North Texas Thursday (2024-12-26 09:27AM)
  • Climate change tricking UK seasons (2024-12-26 09:19AM)
  • Disasters and extreme weather are making America’s homes even more unaffordable (2024-12-26 09:00AM)

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