President Biden’s American Climate Corps, aimed at creating green jobs to combat climate change, is shutting down ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Launched in 2023 with a goa
The ‘Weather Whiplash’ Fueling the Los Angeles Fires Is Becoming More Common
New research highlights the growing prevalence of "weather whiplash," rapid shifts between extreme rain and drought, as a hallmark of climate change. In Los Angeles, this phenomenon has intensified wildfires, as abundant rain fosters vegetation growth that later dries and becomes fuel. Globally, weather whiplash has risen by 31–66% since the mid-20th century and is accelerating faster than models predicted. The study attributes this to the "expanding atmospheric sponge effect," where a warmer atmosphere alternates between heavy rainfall and intensified drying. Regions like northern Africa, South Asia, and high-latitude areas face the most severe impacts. To adapt, experts recommend flexible solutions such as expanding natural floodplains and enhancing water storage systems. Meanwhile, moderate weather patterns continue to decline, emphasizing the urgency of climate resilience.
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The Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, not to be confused with the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, is expanding its efforts to
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Jimmy Carter’s presidency made energy a central political issue in the U.S., emphasizing reduced oil dependency and energy conservation. As president, Carter created the Departmen
Texas is experiencing a rapid increase in microgrid adoption as extreme weather events, such as Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and Hurricane Beryl in 2024, expose vulnerabilities in the
New research highlights the growing prevalence of "weather whiplash," rapid shifts between extreme rain and drought, as a hallmark of climate change. In Los Angeles, this phenomen
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UN Special Rapporteur Elisa Morgera has called for fundamental reforms to the global climate regime, criticizing the current system as ineffective and dominated by misinformation
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Elon Musk, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump. Tasked with cutting $2 trillion in federal spend