May 23 ‘Heat dome’ leads to sweltering temperatures in Central America and the U.S. South By Isabella O'Malley, María Verza, Associated Press Meteorologists say the conditions have been caused by what some refer to as a heat dome — an area of strong high pressure that blocked clouds from forming and caused extensive sunshine and hot temperatures. Continue reading
May 23 Pakistan heatwave sends hundreds to hospitals By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press This month, temperatures are likely to soar to 131 F, weather forecasters said. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 6:25 Rep. Raskin on urging DOJ to investigate ‘big oil’ for deception on climate change By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Jackson Hudgins In Congress, the top Democrats on two committees are asking the Department of Justice to launch a sweeping investigation of big oil corporations. They allege that the companies have deceived the public for decades about their complicity in climate change… Continue watching
May 22 From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño’s extreme weather is causing hunger By Gerald Imray, Associated Press The UN's World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 7:53 ‘Climate refugees’ sue British government for failing to protect homes from climate change By Malcolm Brabant, Trinne Villeman Europe’s most important court has ruled that protection from climate change is a human right. The judgment will be put to the test in Britain by a climate change refugee who lost his cliff top home to sea erosion. Rising… Continue watching
May 18 Watch 6:47 Why young Americans are pushing for climate change to be taught in schools By Laura Barrón-López, Andrew Corkery As the planet warms and sea levels rise, eighty-five percent of Generation Z is concerned about climate change, according to a January Marist poll. In response, states like California, Connecticut and New Jersey are teaching kids about climate change in… Continue watching
May 15 A 2nd scourge is battering Brazil’s flooded south: Disinformation By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Fake postings that have stirred outrage claim the army and government agencies aren't conducting rescues in Brazil's southernmost state. Others say bureaucracy is holding up donations of food, water and clothing. Continue reading
May 13 Town in western Canada prepares for possible ‘last stand’ as wildfires rage By Associated Press The blaze is one of several out-of-control wildfires in Western Canada threatening communities in provinces such as Alberta and Manitoba. Drought has made the fires worse. Continue reading
May 13 Families still search for missing loved ones after devastating Afghanistan floods killed scores By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press Survivors of the devastating floods that struck northern Afghanistan last week are still searching for their missing loved ones and burying their dead. Continue reading
May 08 High school students press for more climate curriculum By Alexa St. John, Doug Glass, Associated Press High school students demand school districts include climate subjects in classrooms. Continue reading