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    10 Costliest Climate Disasters of 2022

    10 Costliest Climate Disasters of 2022

    In 2022, there were 10 climate-fueled extreme weather events that caused more than $3 billion worth of damage each. That’s the disturbing conclusion of UK charity Christian Aid’s annual review of the year’s costliest and most destructive climate disasters, released December 27.  “Having ten separate climate disasters in the last year that each cost more […]

    4 of 5 World Cities Faced ‘Significant Climate Hazards’ in 2022, Study Finds

    4 of 5 World Cities Faced ‘Significant Climate Hazards’ in 2022, Study Finds

    It’s no secret that climate hazards are rising, with headlines of floods, hurricanes, and wildfires taking over the news. Now, a report from CDP, a nonprofit climate disclosure group, found that 4 out of 5 cities have experienced “significant climate hazards” this year. One-quarter of cities surveyed also expect to see more frequent “high-risk” climate […]

    Cities Cancel July Fourth Fireworks Amid Wildfire Concerns

    Cities Cancel July Fourth Fireworks Amid Wildfire Concerns

    Independence Day is coming soon, with celebrations prepared for the entire long weekend leading up to Monday, July 4, 2022. But with droughts and heat waves across the U.S., many cities are canceling fireworks shows for fear of sparking wildfires, along with staffing and supply chain issues related to the ongoing pandemic. Flagstaff, Arizona is […]

    NOAA Updates Extreme Weather Forecasting Ability

    NOAA Updates Extreme Weather Forecasting Ability

    Long-lasting droughts, unprecedented rainfalls and sudden cold snaps are becoming a reality for people across the country, but accurate forecasting models to predict when the next extreme weather event might hit lags behind, AP News reported. In response, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Monday announced an upgrade to its Global Forecast System, […]

    10 Million Climate Refugees in Past Six Months: Red Cross Calls for Urgent International Help

    10 Million Climate Refugees in Past Six Months: Red Cross Calls for Urgent International Help

    By Jessica Corbett The world’s largest humanitarian network warned Wednesday that urgent international action is needed to address the rising risk of climate-related displacement, highlighting data that shows disasters such as storms, droughts, fires, and floods internally displaced more than 10 million people from September to February. “In just the last six months, there have […]

    Climate Crisis May Cause the Next Financial Crisis

    Climate Crisis May Cause the Next Financial Crisis

    The mounting climate emergency may spur the next global financial crisis and the world’s central banks are woefully ill equipped to handle the consequences, according to a new book-length report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), as S&P Global reported. Located in Basel, Switzerland, the BIS is an umbrella organization for the world’s central […]