Hurricane Beryl fuelled by high ocean temperatures
Seawater heated by the climate crisis helped provide Hurricane Beryl with extra energy and with our warmer oceans extreme storms are more likely to happen. Hurricane Beryl, which slammed into Texas on Monday after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean, was supercharged by...
NATO criticised for greenhouse gas emissions
Researchers have warned that NATO’s military budgets are eroding the climate, producing more planet-heating pollution than some entire countries. As leaders from member countries gather to mark the 75th anniversary of Nato in Washington DC, researchers are...
California heatwave threatens to disrupt 4th of July celebrations
A brutal and long-lasting heatwave is threatening to wreak havoc across California this week, as sweltering conditions, power shutoffs and a severe uptick in wildfire risks coincide with 4th of July celebrations. The dangerous weather event is expected to stretch for...
Big dairy finds new way to mislead consumers about climate impact
A new feed additive intended to reduce methane emissions in dairy cows is now the first of its kind to be allowed for sale in the United States. Sold under the brand name Bovaer, the drug passed FDA review in just under twelve months, far shorter than industry...
Climate change alters vegetables in the Netherlands
Climate change has led to an increase in “wonky” vegetables in the Netherlands, impacting food aesthetics and consumption patterns. When 31-year-old Dutch farmer Bastiaan Blok dug up his latest crop, the weather had taken a disastrous toll. His onions –...
