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US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Heatwaves, floods and wildfires pose rising threat to democracy, report finds

Climate crisis increasingly disrupts elections, threatening democracy, particularly in fragile systems across Africa and Asia.
Books
fromNature
2 days ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

I Camped on a Glacier in Alaska with 3 Finnish Dudes and Had a Life-Changing Experience - SnowBrains

A long-awaited trip to Alaska culminated in a 12-day glacier camping adventure for four friends from Finland.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

The Day a Soviet Nuclear Satellite Crashed into the Canadian North | The Walrus

A Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, crashed in the Northwest Territories, leading to a massive search and recovery effort with minimal success.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest

Severe weather and tornadoes caused significant damage across the Upper Midwest, impacting homes and power supply, but no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
Agriculture
fromFortune
3 days ago

The record-setting U.S. drought is so bad that 97% of the Southeast and two-thirds of the West are parched | Fortune

Drought levels in the contiguous U.S. are at record highs, impacting wildfires, food prices, and water resources.
#severe-weather
Chicago
fromMail Online
4 days ago

50m brace for violent tornado outbreak as monster storm hits 11 states

A destructive storm with tornado warnings is expected to impact the Midwest, affecting tens of millions from Minnesota to Texas.
Chicago
fromMail Online
4 days ago

50m brace for violent tornado outbreak as monster storm hits 11 states

A destructive storm with tornado warnings is expected to impact the Midwest, affecting tens of millions from Minnesota to Texas.
#greenland
World news
fromThe Walrus
6 days ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Why Greenland is the Linchpin of the Golden Dome

Greenland's strategic location is crucial for U.S. missile defense and national security in the evolving Arctic and space competition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Weather tracker: hail covers parts of Tunisia and Algeria like snow

Hail accumulations of up to 3cm were reported in Oum Ladjoul and Hammam Sokhna in Algeria, and there were hailstones of up to 3cm in diameter in Makthar, Tunisia.
Europe news
#climate-change
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

Why is it so cold if there's global warming? Extreme winter weather can deepen misconceptions about climate

Climate change increases global temperatures while also amplifying extreme cold events like Arctic blasts, causing record cold in some regions despite overall warming.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Why the weekend's winter storm was even worse in a warming climate

A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, so recent global warming increased this winter storm's precipitation by up to 20 percent, producing heavier snow and ice.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

The Alaskan permafrost is thawing. Here's why that's so worrying

Thawing permafrost in Alaska is releasing three trillion gallons of water annually, exacerbating climate change and disrupting ocean ecosystems.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

Why is it so cold if there's global warming? Extreme winter weather can deepen misconceptions about climate

#heatwave
fromMail Online
6 days ago
Washington DC

Millions brace for record-shattering heatwave scorching US East Coast

A record-breaking spring heatwave is affecting the US East Coast, with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s and warnings issued for heat-related illnesses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Washington DC

Heatwave threatens to shatter high-temperature records across eastern US

A significant heatwave is expected to hit the eastern United States, potentially breaking record high temperatures in major cities.
Washington DC
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Millions brace for record-shattering heatwave scorching US East Coast

A record-breaking spring heatwave is affecting the US East Coast, with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s and warnings issued for heat-related illnesses.
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Heatwave threatens to shatter high-temperature records across eastern US

A significant heatwave is expected to hit the eastern United States, potentially breaking record high temperatures in major cities.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 20 cm Through Monday, Bigger Late-Week Potential for South America - SnowBrains

South America will experience a modest snowfall from April 18 to April 20, particularly benefiting Patagonia and the central Andes.
#weather
Chicago
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 days ago

NYC Heat Builds as Midwest Faces Bigger Storm Threat

New York faces heat while the Midwest and Great Plains experience severe storms and tornado watches.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to a Foot in the Northern Rockies Before a Warm Weekend - SnowBrains

Chicago
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 days ago

NYC Heat Builds as Midwest Faces Bigger Storm Threat

New York faces heat while the Midwest and Great Plains experience severe storms and tornado watches.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to a Foot in the Northern Rockies Before a Warm Weekend - SnowBrains

fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

Authorities in Kansas reported several people with minor injuries after storms passed through on Monday. Three people were left with minor injuries in rural Franklin County, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City.
Canada news
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Light BC Snow, 10-20 Centimeters in Alberta Through Friday for BC/Alberta - SnowBrains

The ongoing storm is expected to add 13-16 cm at Banff Sunshine and around 4-5 cm at Lake Louise by Friday morning, with the deepest moisture focused on Alberta.
Snowboarding
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

It may not feel like it, but warmer temperatures are right around the corner: meteorologist | CBC News

Kennedy predicts hot and dry conditions from the west will shift eastward later this week, allowing for a noticeable warm-up and shift towards spring-like conditions.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Arctic ice loss brings dual heatwaves to Europe and eastern Asia

The study highlights how rapid Arctic warming increases the frequency of extreme weather events, particularly concurrent heatwaves across Europe and eastern Asia.
Europe news
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Windy Warmup for the Northeast, With Up to 10 Inches in Quebec - SnowBrains

Wind and temperature changes are more significant than snowfall for Northeast resorts until Wednesday evening.
SF parents
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Don't lick that cold metal pole in winter-if you do, don't panic

Tundra tongue cases peaked in the 1950s among children, with remedies ranging from warm water to dangerous methods, causing injuries from mild bleeding to potential amputation.
#extreme-weather
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

The weather sampler platter will wallop the U.S. this week: extreme heat in the south, downpours and snow in the east-with a side of the polar vortex | Fortune

Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Weather whiplash to sweep U.S. with simultaneous blizzard, polar vortex, and heat dome

Extreme weather is affecting nearly all U.S. regions simultaneously, including record heat in the Southwest, snow in the Great Lakes, Arctic cold in the Midwest and East, and heavy rain in Hawaii.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

The weather sampler platter will wallop the U.S. this week: extreme heat in the south, downpours and snow in the east-with a side of the polar vortex | Fortune

Science
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

Polar vortex split could bring brutal cold to Northeast. Will it impact NY?

A polar vortex split in the stratosphere will redirect Arctic air southward, bringing single-digit temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast later this month, with potential impacts extending to Tennessee and the Carolinas.
#winter-storm
fromFortune
2 months ago
Science

Climate change's role in the monster winter storm of January 2026: warmer oceans, more moisture and a dislocated 'polar vortex' | Fortune

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Confused by all the notices issued for intense winter weather? Here's your guide

Many U.S. regions should prepare for dangerous winter storms, extreme cold, and varying regional warnings; check local NWS notices to plan and stay safe.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Meteorologist Warns That Winter Storm Means Trees Are About to Start Exploding

Rapid, extreme cold can cause trees to crack or 'explode' when internal sap freezes and expands, producing loud bangs in northern Plains and Midwest.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weather tracker: heavy snowfall and freezing rain sweep across US and Canada

A major winter storm is sweeping northeastern US and southeastern Canada, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, strong winds, and a dangerous polar air mass with temperatures 10-25°C below seasonal average.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Science

Climate change's role in the monster winter storm of January 2026: warmer oceans, more moisture and a dislocated 'polar vortex' | Fortune

#extreme-cold
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Blind Spot at the Top of the World

He had flown in from Mar-a-Lago and, he told me, was there to observe. The next day, he watched as Åsa Rennermalm, a Rutgers University professor who studies polar regions, sat onstage with European foreign ministers and spoke out against cuts to U.S. science funding. "A leading US Arctic scientist is on stage absolutely ripping her country to the delight of the audience," Dans wrote on X. "Embarassing." He punctuated his post with an American-flag emoji.
US politics
#polar-vortex
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FAQ: What is wind chill, and why is it dangerous?

Wind chill is a measure of how quickly bodies lose heat when you combine low temperatures with high winds. And wind chill conditions can be dangerous. "The stronger the winds [and] the colder it is, the more likely you are to develop frostbite in a short amount of time or hypothermia," says Jessica Lee of the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.
Public health
#arctic-air
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

Arctic air clash could trigger a major snowstorm for New England. Here's the latest from Dave Epstein.

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

Arctic air clash could trigger a major snowstorm for New England. Here's the latest from Dave Epstein.

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: tropical cyclones hit Australia and Madagascar and -40C cold snap in northern Europe

Concurrent tropical cyclones caused severe coastal damage and flooding in Western Australia and Madagascar while Europe experienced contrasting wet and cold weather extremes.
#winter-storms
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Cold weather alert issued as snow forecast to hit UK

A yellow Cold-Health Alert covers seven English regions, excluding London and the South East, as bitterly cold temperatures and snow increase risks for vulnerable people.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Polar vortex disruption helps explain this weekend's extreme cold weather, despite climate misinformation

An arctic blast will bring record cold and unusual snow to parts of the US while climate change intensifies extreme weather.
fromsilive
1 month ago

N.Y. weather: Blizzard warning issued for NYC; here's latest on rising snow projections, whiteout conditions

Residents should prepare for the worst of the storm late Sunday night, when snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. The weather service believes the heaviest snow will come down from 7 p.m. Sunday through about 12 p.m. Monday. The snow is expected to develop Sunday morning and afternoon, possibly mixing with rain at the onset before tapering off late Monday morning into Monday afternoon.
New York City
#bomb-cyclone
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Get ready, GTA: 'Significant' snow, frigid temperatures forecast for this weekend | CBC News

Greater Toronto Area faces a frigid weekend with minus-double-digit daytime highs, possible significant snow Sunday, and dangerously cold wind chills.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: Severe storms grip US as snow, ice and deep freeze spread

Severe winter storms and extreme cold are striking much of the US, causing heavy snow, freezing rain, widespread disruptions, power outages, deaths, and exploding-tree hazards.
#anchorage
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 months ago
Snowboarding

Alaska, A Place Known for Massive Snow Totals, Records Snowiest January in Recorded History - SnowBrains

Environment
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Thunder Ice to Exploding Trees: A Glossary of Scary Winter Storm Terms

A winter storm will bring thunder-driven freezing precipitation (thunder-ice/thunder-sleet) across the Mississippi River Valley while an extreme cold snap risks tree explosions in the Midwest.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

The Next Week Is Looking Sad For North American Snowfall

Many of us are riding the high of the recent major snowstorm wondering when the next big powder day will swing through. Unfortunately for most of North America, it looks like the snowy weather won't be returning anytime soon, or at least not for the next week. Meteorologist Chris Tomer 's Mountain Weather Update paints a rather sad picture for snowfall totals in North America between January 29th and February 5th.
Snowboarding
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: Record snowfall in eastern Russia leaves people stranded

A record-breaking snowfall event unfolded in far eastern Russia last week when the town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, located on the Kamchatka peninsula's east coast, received more than 1.8 metres (6 feet) of lying snow in places. Strong winds accompanying the snowfall caused extreme drifting of more than 3 metres against buildings and cars. Two key ingredients combined to cause such an extreme snowfall event. Strong Pacific low pressures dragged moist air from the tropics northwards, which clashed with cold Arctic air already over the region. Conveyor belts of tropical air are called atmospheric rivers and often bring heavy rainfall to places such as California.
Environment
US news
fromFOX Weather
1 month ago

Live updates: NYC, Boston, Philly brace for historic blizzard 'bomb,' 2+ feet of snow expected

Blizzard warnings affect over 35 million across I-95 cities with 12–24 inches, 50–70 mph winds, major travel disruptions, power outage and coastal flooding risks.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: Winter storms cause death and outages across eastern north America

Severe winter storms, record snowfall, and extreme heat caused deaths, widespread power outages, and weather warnings across the US, Canada, Portugal, and Australia.
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