Map Shows Rivers Most at Risk as Drinking Water Warning Issued: American Rivers has published a list of the most-endangered rivers in the U.S. ...
newsweek.com/map-most-endangered-rivers-pollution-climate-change-environment-1891230
Amid usual theatrics, Bill Nye the Science Guy tries to get serious about climate change
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/03/20/bill-nye-the-science-guy-tells-tempe-audience-climate-change-is-real/73024794007/
2023 will be the hottest year on record. Is this how it's going to be now?: Global temperatures soared past previous records this year. Scientists say it's what ...
npr.org/2023/12/28/1221827923/2023-hottest-year-record-climate-change
Colorado River conservation measures will protect reservoir levels through 2026, feds say
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2024/03/05/colorado-river-reservoir-storage-plan-released-interior-department/72854891007/
The Terrible Twosome of 2024: Nukes and the Climate Emergency: On the not-so-small human achievement of total annihilation. In just a few thousand years ...
tomdispatch.com/the-ultimate-twosome/
10 Unique College Minors: These uncommon minor offerings include cannabis science, hip-hop cultures and the history of capitalism.
usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/slideshows/unique-college-minors
Arizona alfalfa farmers clash with foreign firms over water use: Concerns about the Earth’s groundwater supplies are front of mind in the lead-up to COP28 ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/arizona-alfalfa-farmers-clash-with-foreign-firms-over-water-use
Western states divided on long-term Colorado River plans: Two groups of states in the Colorado River Basin propose competing long-term plans for addressing ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-03-08/western-states-divided-colorado-river-plans
Phoenix sweltered from heat that will break record for US cities
: The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a new record Tuesday, the 19th consecutive day ...
apnews.com/article/phoenix-heat-record-48e8d06cd7c103f6bfcc4c883efd6543
Painful Dengue May ‘Take Off’ In United States—What To Know About The ‘Breakbone Fever’ Virus
forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/10/10/painful-dengue-may-take-off-in-united-states-what-to-know-about-the-breakbone-fever-virus/
Phoenix becomes the first U.S. city with a monthly temperature above 100°F: Phoenix broke its average monthly temperature record by nearly 4 degrees.
axios.com/2023/08/01/phoenix-monthly-temperature-100-record-breaking-july
Quick Glance: Phoenix: First U.S. City with Monthly Temperature Above 100°F
- In July, Phoenix became the first major city in the country to reach an average monthly temperature higher than 100°F.
- Phoenix also experienced its longest streak of days with a high temperature of 110°F or above, totaling 31 days, surpassing the previous record of 18 consecutive days.
- Usually, temperature records are broken by fractions of a degree.
- Breaking a monthly record by nearly 4°F is unheard of, let alone doing so while establishing another all-time milestone.
Phoenix hits 31st consecutive 110-degree day: The city of Phoenix reached its 31st consecutive day with at least 110-degree heat Sunday ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4128619-phoenix-hits-31st-consecutive-110-degree-day/
Quick Glance: Record Heat: Hottest Places During Earth's Hottest Month
- China recorded a record temperature of 126 degrees (52.2 degrees Celsius) for the country, while Death Valley, California, reached 128 degrees (53.3 Celsius) on July 16, just two degrees below the highest reliably measured temperature on Earth.
- Several countries exceeded 122 degrees (50 Celsius) as highs.
- Readings of 109.9 degrees (43.3 Celsius) were observed in Jingxing and Linzhou during the first week, along with a slew of records.
- Beijing posted a record number of days at or above 35 degrees Celsius.
Biden to showcase work on climate change, veterans on trip in western U.S.: The Democrat is seeking to draw an implicit contrast between his administration’s ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-to-showcase-work-on-climate-change-veterans-on-trip-in-western-u-s
Quick Glance: Biden promotes economy in the West
- President Biden travels to Arizona to praise his commitment to climate and conservation.
- Positive economic news fails to fully convince consumers of Biden's policies.
- Polls show limited support for Biden despite economic progress.
- As Biden tours the country, Trump is expected to take legal action.
Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US: RENO, Nev. (AP) — Santos Brizuela spent more than two decades laboring outdoors ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-workers-exposed-to-extreme-heat-have-no-consistent-protection-in-the-us/
Phoenix temperatures expected to rebound to 115 by weekend: The slightly milder temperatures in Phoenix Monday and Tuesday will be short-lived.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/08/01/phoenix-heat-wave-returns-august-2023
How climate change may leave some Sky Island wildlife species in Arizona with no place to go
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2023/09/18/climate-change-may-leave-sky-island-wildlife-species-in-arizona-with-no-habitat/70404232007/
3 cities face a climate dilemma: to build or not to build homes in risky places: Towns across the U.S. want to stop building homes that are vulnerable to ...
npr.org/2023/11/06/1204923950/arizona-california-new-jersey-climate-flood-wildfire-drought-building-homes
Millennium Camera Takes 1,000 Years To Snap A Photo, Here’s Why It Exists: The Millennium Camera, will attempt to capture a single image of the Tucson, Arizona ...
hothardware.com/news/millennium-camera-1000-year-photo
Brian Heywood’s dream would be a nightmare for WA’s economy: A backlash against Democrats in Washington was inevitable. But a hedge-fund boss from Arizona ...
seattletimes.com/business/brian-heywoods-dream-would-be-a-nightmare-for-was-economy/
Groundwater is vanishing worldwide, but it can be rescued
deccanherald.com/opinion/groundwater-is-vanishing-worldwide-but-it-can-be-rescued-2876464
One year old, US climate law is already turbocharging clean energy technology: Excessive heat continues to bear down on sections of the United States ...
apnews.com/article/inflation-reduction-act-renewable-energy-policy-economy-d5b0a7f15659930c6c15f0d180b193e8
Historic and enduring U.S. heat wave, by the numbers: The U.S. has seen more than 13,000 record-high temperatures set or tied so far this year so far this year.
axios.com/2023/07/21/us-heat-wave-temperatures
Phoenix experienced its hottest and driest summer on record: Phoenix Sky Harbor recorded 31 straight days of at least 110 degrees.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/10/10/2023-hottest-driest-summer-monsoon
Heat wave spanning from Florida to California prompts urgent warnings: Extreme heat is the number one weather-related killer in an average year in the U.S.
axios.com/2023/07/12/heat-wave-warnings-millions-southeast-to-southwest
Quick Glance: Heatwave Sweeps US Southwest, Expected to Intensify
- A prolonged heatwave is covering a region stretching from California to South Florida.
- The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for areas where about 100 million Americans live.
- Record-breaking temperatures are expected in the Southwest in the coming days.
- Stagnant air masses are causing the excessive heat.
Biden to talk climate in Arizona, but will he create a new monument near the Grand Canyon?
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2023/08/07/grand-canyon-advocates-want-a-new-monument-to-protect-park-from-mining/70540070007/
Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it: The entire planet sweltered for the two unofficial hottest days in human ...
thestar.com/news/world/2023/07/05/world-swelters-to-unofficial-hottest-day-on-record-monday-then-gets-even-hotter-tuesday.html
Quick Glance: New Heat Record: Hottest Day in Earth's History
- The highest global temperature ever measured took place this week, based on data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
- On Monday, the average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), the highest value recorded since the beginning of measurable records.
- On Tuesday, it continued to rise, reaching 17.18 degrees Celsius.
- The previous record of 16.92 degrees Celsius was set in August 2016 and has now been surpassed.
"Relentless" heat wave spreads across southern U.S.: Record heat is expected in the Four Corners states, Texas to the Lower Mississippi Valley and ...
axios.com/2023/07/16/brutal-heat-wave-peaks-southwest-records-set
Quick Glance: Heatwave Sweeps Across US: Record Temperatures Expected in Southwest
- A prolonged heatwave is covering a large area of the US from California to South Florida.
- The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for areas with approximately 100 million residents.
- Las Vegas reached 108F (42C) on Wednesday and may reach its all-time high of 117F (47C) on Sunday.
- Texas will experience heat index temperatures of up to 114F (46C).
Extreme heat will make Grand Canyon visits dramatically more risky in the future, study says
cnn.com/2023/08/09/us/grand-canyon-heat-illness-climate/
Solar panels built over water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?
pbs.org/newshour/economy/solar-panels-built-over-water-canals-seem-like-a-no-brainer-so-why-arent-they-widespread
Heat wave expands across the U.S. as Phoenix swelters: This week could bring the hottest week of the summer to tens of millions across the Lower 48 states.
axios.com/2023/07/24/heat-wave-expands-southwest-swelters
Expansive, intense heat wave is only getting started, NWS warns: In Florida, the extreme heat is being driven in part by ocean temperatures in the 90s.
axios.com/2023/07/11/heat-wave-america-90-million-alerts
Climate change will reshape the Inland Empire by 2048: In 25 years, the region's climate will be more like Phoenix's today, experts say
sbsun.com/2023/12/26/climate-change-will-reshape-the-inland-empire-by-2048/
Hot new job: Chief heat officer in Phoenix: Excessive heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer worldwide.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/07/13/phoenix-chief-heat-officer-extreme-temperatures
2023 Climate power rankings: The year heat came to stay
deccanherald.com/opinion/2023-climate-power-rankings-the-year-heat-came-to-stay-2826176
Biden admin plans first-ever heat wave 'Hazard Alert' for workers: The White House on Thursday announced a first-ever "Hazard Alert" for heat as record-breaking ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/biden-admin-plans-first-ever-heat-wave-hazard-alert-workers
Quick Glance: Beat the Heatwave with a Heat Officer
- Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Miami have introduced heat officers as heat seasons intensify.
- A recent study found up to 61,672 people died in Europe last summer during heat season.
- The invisible nature of heat makes it challenging to identify and protect at-risk populations.
- Heat officers face bureaucratic hurdles and other challenges as temperatures continue to rise.
"Relentless" heat wave spreads across southern U.S.: Record heat is expected in the Four Corners states, Texas to the Lower Mississippi Valley and ...
axios.com/2023/07/16/brutal-heat-wave-peaks-southwest-records-set
Arizona's farms are running out of water, forcing farmers to confront climate change
npr.org/2023/05/18/1176657700/arizona-farms-running-out-water-farmers-climate-change-colorado-river
Phoenix tied a 1974 record with 18 consecutive days of high temperatures of 110-plus
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/07/17/phoenix-heat-wave-record-weather
Bobcats on the patio: As Arizonans push into wildlands, wild animals are pushing back
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2023/07/26/how-growth-climate-change-are-pushing-wildlife-and-people-together/70422727007/
Colorado River water cuts will ease in 2024, despite long-term challenges: Years of overuse by farms and cities, and the effects of drought worsened by climate ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/colorado-river-water-cuts-will-ease-in-2024-despite-long-term-challenges
Climate change is the "ultimate threat to humanity," Biden said after a major government report was released, describing how intensifying climate ... Show more trib.al/UH5vsoL
Quick Glance: US Climate Report: Dire Consequences and Temperature Projections
- The latest US climate report warns of surpassing crucial temperature thresholds and predicts catastrophic consequences for the country.
- The US is unlikely to meet national or international climate targets and is facing significant temperature changes as well as extreme weather conditions.
- The report cautions that global warming is projected to range between 2.5 and 4.0 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial times, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes.
- Particularly, the northern and western parts of the country are likely to be disproportionately affected by this warming.
Waters off the coast of Florida as hot as a hot tub, and more heat news from around the world
cbc.ca/news/world/heat-round-up-1.6918191
Phoenix hits 43C for 19th straight day, breaking US city records in global heatwave
france24.com/en/americas/20230719-phoenix-set-a-record-for-us-cities-in-global-heat-wave
AI can help fight climate change and injustice — if it doesn’t make them worse, first
pressenterprise.com/2023/07/24/ai-can-help-fight-climate-change-and-injustice-if-it-doesnt-make-them-worse-first/
Heat waves, extreme weather events becoming more common and likely to increase, experts say
pbs.org/newshour/nation/heat-waves-extreme-weather-events-becoming-more-common-and-likely-to-increase-experts-say
Solar panels built over water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?
pbs.org/newshour/economy/solar-panels-built-over-water-canals-seem-like-a-no-brainer-so-why-arent-they-widespread
‘Hell on earth’: Phoenix’s extreme heatwave sparks calls for action: Following a record number of heat-related deaths in the city last year ...
irishtimes.com/world/us/2023/07/15/hell-on-earth-phoenixs-extreme-heatwave-sparks-calls-for-action/
More homes mean more heat. Can new building codes help save metro Phoenix from disaster?
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2023/08/25/new-building-codes-metro-phoenix-heat-housing-crises/70596424007/
Arizona Limits Construction Around Phoenix as Its Water Supply Dwindles: In what could be a glimpse of future as climate change batters the West ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/01/climate/arizona-phoenix-permits-housing-water.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Limits New Development in Phoenix Metro Due to Water Shortage
- Arizona will not approve new developments that rely solely on groundwater.
- Certifications for new housing developments in Metro Phoenix will no longer be granted due to rapidly disappearing groundwater supplies, as reported by CNN and the New York Times.
- State officials declare insufficient water for Arizona construction projects already approved, which could be a glimpse of the future.
- To promote groundwater conservation and create more sustainable water supplies, $40 million in repurposed federal COVID-19 recovery funds will go towards the Arizona Water Resiliency Fund, administered by the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Phoenix's 19th straight day of 110-plus high temperatures broke a 49-year-old record
axios.com/2023/07/18/phoenix-breaks-record-110-degree-heat
Phoenix heat wave may be the longest ever and temperatures will likely increase: "It's very important that people take this seriously. .. ...
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/07/10/phoenix-historic-heat-wave-record
Arizona’s water troubles show how climate change is reshaping the West: The decision by Arizona this week to limit residential construction in some parts of the ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/06/04/water-shortage-arizona-california-utah-climate-change/
Greenland's Lesser-Known Glaciers Surge in Melting Rates, Revealing Alarming Impact on Sea Levels
techtimes.com/articles/298609/20231113/greenlands-lesser-known-glaciers-surge-melting-rates-revealing-alarming-impact-sea-levels.htm
Excessive heat warning extended for Maricopa County: The National Weather Service has extended its excessive heat warning for Maricopa County until July 19.
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2023/07/17/excessive-heat-warning-extended-for-maricopa-county/70418496007/
How much water is left in the Colorado River? Scientists and officials are scrambling to find out
cnn.com/2023/08/14/us/colorado-river-future-water-climate/
Why everyone loves Patagonia: The outdoor apparel company appears to have successfully avoided polarizing battles that have ensnared other big brands.
axios.com/2023/05/25/patagonia-harris-poll-reputation
A sweaty robot may help humans understand impact of soaring heat: PHOENIX: What happens to the body when a human gets heatstroke? How can we protect ourselves in ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/sweaty-robot-impact-extreme-heat-climate-change-study-andi-arizona-3646816
Gen Z is a climate-anxious, pessimistic force to be reckoned with: Young Canadians are fearful about the future. But underneath their existential angst lies an ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-gen-z-is-a-climate-anxious-pessimistic-force-to-be-reckoned-with/
Cities have long planned for extreme heat, but is it enough in a warming world?: Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/cities-have-long-planned-for-extreme-heat-but-is-it-enough-in-a-warming-world
Is Van Life Sustainable? The Reality of Eco-Friendly Off-Grid Living: Meet the Americans who live in their vans, buses and cars in pursuit of a simpler life ...
bloomberg.com/features/2023-vanlife-rvs-climate-change/
Science’s quest to save the all-American front lawn from the ravages of climate change
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-how-to-save-that-quintessential-feature-of-american-life-the-front/
The consequences of climate change are hitting a wider swath of the U.S. than ever before
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-climate-change-has-hit-the-us-hard-this-summer/
Is Van Life Sustainable? The Reality of Eco-Friendly Off-Grid Living: Meet the Americans who live in their vans, buses and cars in pursuit of a simpler life ...
bloomberg.com/features/2023-vanlife-rvs-climate-change/
Antarctica is Experiencing Extreme Climate Impacts, Say Scientists: A new study finds climate change extremes are getting worse in a place that once seemed ...
time.com/6302566/antarctica-extreme-climate-impacts-study/
Quick Glance: No Quick Solution to Antarctic Sea Ice Loss as Warming Intensifies
- Scientists investigate impact of climate change on penguin colonies in Antarctica.
- This year's sea ice minimum is 20% lower than the 40-year average, equivalent to a loss nearly 10 times the area of New Zealand.
- Global warming driven by fossil fuel burning has made Antarctica more vulnerable to extreme events and the impact is expected to worsen.
- Climate change will result in increased heatwaves, ice shelf collapses, and declines in sea ice, according to recent scientific studies of the Antarctic ocean, atmosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere.
Breaking news: It's hot in Arizona. Just ask the media. Here's the only heat story you need
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/2023/07/21/breaking-news-its-hot-in-arizona-just-ask-the-media/70428585007/
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Opinion: Why older adults are so vulnerable to extreme heat from climate change: Scorching temperatures in the Southern U.S. and more older adults moving to that ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-07-25/aging-population-climate-change-extreme-heat-elderly
Do-or-die talks reach deal to keep Colorado River from going dry, for now: The agreement calls for the federal government to pay about $1.2 billion to irrigation ...
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2023/05/22/do-or-die-talks-reach-deal-keep/
The Lesson of This Very Weird, Very Hot Summer: It isn't just the sweltering Southwest that faces a reckoning.
slate.com/business/2023/08/heat-southwest-arizona-climate-change-real-estate.html
Phoenix bakes overnight as heat wave persists: Extremely high nighttime temperatures pose a unique risk.
axios.com/local/phoenix/2023/07/10/overnight-temperatures-heat-wave-phoenix
The Mayor of America's Hottest City Learned a Lot From July's Heat Wave: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego talks about how the city is moving forward after a ...
time.com/6303354/phoenix-mayor-kate-gallego-interview-heat-wave/
A sweaty robot may help humans understand impact of soaring heat: Researchers hope the robot will provide a better understanding of hyperthermia -- that is ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_165629
The pace of climate-driven extinction is accelerating, new study shows: Climate change is causing extinctions at an increasing rate, a new study by the ...
phys.org/news/2023-09-pace-climate-driven-extinction.html
WATCH: Hurricane season likely to be average, NOAA forecasts: Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints ...
pbs.org/newshour/science/watch-hurricane-season-likely-to-be-average-noaa-forecasts
Quick Glance: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: 'Near-Normal' with a Wild Card
- Forecasts indicate that this year's hurricane season may be close to average, but there is uncertainty due to El Niño and warmer waters in the Atlantic.
- The probability of a 'near-normal' Atlantic hurricane season this year is 40%.
- On average, there were 14.4 named storms, 7.2 hurricanes, and 3.2 major hurricanes per season between 1991 and 2020.
- Climate change is also a factor affecting the hurricane season.
July was world's hottest on record, EU scientists say: Global air temperatures and ocean surface temperatures set new all-time records in July ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/495402/july-was-world-s-hottest-on-record-eu-scientists-say
July on track to be hottest month ever recorded, analysis shows: July is on track to be the hottest month on record, with the mean global temperature projected ...
cbc.ca/news/world/july-heat-record-1.6919605
Quick Glance: July 2023 to Break Record as Hottest Month
- July 2023 is projected to break the record for the hottest month.
- The mean global temperature in July 2023 is expected to be at least 0.2°C warmer than the previous record in July 2019.
- July 2023 is estimated to be roughly 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial mean.
- The first three weeks of July have been confirmed as the warmest on record by the WMO.
‘It was pretty miserable’: Planning a wedding amid climate change: Boggler, 47, and Wall, 41, had rented a tent to keep their guests cool and decided to test it ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/wedding-planning-climate-change-8900908/
See the fastest growing (and shrinking) U.S. states: The past few years have been especially turbulent for population trends.
axios.com/2023/04/07/population-change-pandemic
How America's vulnerable national parks are coping with climate change: From Yellowstone to Mojave and Everglades, America's natural sanctuaries are located in ...
lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2023/08/28/how-america-s-vulnerable-national-parks-are-coping-with-climate-change_6112229_114.html
Paid articlePaid Sneezing more? City lights and warming temperatures are leading to longer pollen seasons
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2023/04/12/allergies-study-says-city-lights-higher-temps-fuel-longer-pollen-seasons/70101462007/
Phoenix northwest? Climate change migrants could be headed our way: Millions are on the move because of a warming planet, and they won't only be from poor ...
seattletimes.com/business/phoenix-northwest-climate-change-migrants-could-be-headed-our-way/
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