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It Rained at the Summit of Greenland's Ice Sheet for the First Time on Record
Greenland is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, which has consequences for the whole planet.
More Extreme Rainstorms Might Mean More Volcano Eruptions, Study Finds
Scientists investigating Hawaii's destructive Kīlauea eruption in 2018 found a surprising link to heavy rainfall, which is expected to increase in frequency due to the climate crisis.
India’s Heaviest Monsoon in 25 Years Has Led to Over 1600 Deaths
Data released by the federal home ministry calculates 1,673 deaths caused by floods and heavy rains.
Whaley Bridge: An Ordinary British Town at the Centre of the Climate Crisis
Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire was evacuated last month when a dam wall collapsed following extreme rainfall. As the climate crisis worsens, disasters like this may become the new norm.
Mumbai’s Civic Chief Blames City-Wide Flood on Climate Change
As the Indian city goes down under 550mm of rainfall in two days, the local municipality has a new excuse for its classic lack of preparedness.
Wind and Solar Farms Could Make it Rain Regularly in the Sahara Desert
Climate models reveal that renewable energy projects in the Sahara could spark a twofold increase in local rainfall, enabling vegetation to take hold.
How the Moon Makes it Rain (Less)
For the first time scientists find convincing evidence that the tidal force of the moon influences rainfall, if only a little.
'Super' El Niño Looks Set to Ruin the Lives of Many of the World's Most Vulnerable People
The weather phenomenon could cause at least 10 million people to go hungry, while an additional four million people across the Pacific could find themselves without water.
We Asked an Expert What the 2015 El Niño Will Mean for Australia
The largest El Niño in close to two decades is currently developing in the Pacific Ocean.
'This Could Be a Mess': An Apparent Drought in North Korea Brings Fear of Famine
Satellite imagery over the last couple of years shows alarmingly low reservoirs and dry lakebeds throughout the Hermit Kingdom's agricultural region.
How Climate Change Will Be a Disaster for Australia
From bushfires to falling food production and public transport breakdowns, Australia will be one of the most affected countries in the world.
Expect More Violence As the World Gets Hotter
Researchers find strong links between warmer temperatures and human conflict, from police shootings to civil war.