As Climate Shocks Multiply, Designers Seek Disaster-Proof Homes
"The homebuilding industry has been slow to adopt changes that can better protect against extreme weather. Some architects are showing what’s possible."
Source: NYTimes, 07/18/2023
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Scientists Concerned Over Impact of Rising Fla. Water Temps on Coral Health
"Rising temperatures in Florida's waters due to climate change have sparked an extreme stressor for coral reefs causing bleaching, which has scientists concerned."
Source: Reuters, 07/18/2023
The US and China Are Restarting Climate Talks: Here’s Where Things Stand
"John Kerry travels to Beijing for three days of talks, as the world’s two biggest economies, and two biggest polluters, try to cooperate on climate action."
Source: NYTimes, 07/17/2023
"US Weather: Flash Floods In The Northeast, Heatwave Intensifies"
"An extreme heatwave peaked in the western United States on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 128 Fahrenheit (53 Celsius) in the California desert, while flash flooding continued to menace the Northeast, killing at least five people."
Source: Reuters, 07/17/2023
Southwest's Enduring Heat Wave Is Expected To Intensify Over The Weekend
"An expansive heatwave that's been baking the southern United States for nearly two weeks is only expected to intensify as the weekend approaches, forecasters say. Heat advisories and warnings are still in place from Florida to Arizona, impacting more than 111 million people, according to a count from the Associated Press."
Source: NPR, 07/14/2023
As Budget Talks Heat Up, Republicans Ramp Up Attacks on Climate Spending
"Republicans are doubling down on their attacks on clean energy and climate spending, kicking off their return to Congress this week with a slew of bills and amendments that would block key funding pools established under the Inflation Reduction Act and prohibit the federal government from advancing policies aimed at reducing the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to new reports."
Source: Inside Climate News, 07/13/2023
"Excessive Heat Is Baking US Southwest And Expected To Get Worse"
"A prolonged heat wave blanketed a swath of the U.S. stretching from California to South Florida on Wednesday, with forecasters expecting temperatures that could shatter records in parts of the Southwest in the coming days."
Source: Reuters, 07/13/2023
Cities Make Made Plans For Extreme Heat. Are They Enough In A Warming World?
"Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Chicago learned that the hard way in 1995. That July, a weeklong heat wave that hit 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) killed more than 700 people."
Source: AP, 07/12/2023
"Why Is Climate Denial Still Thriving Online?"
"An extreme global heat wave has been blamed on climate change, yet online misinformation has evolved to counter the facts — despite platforms like TikTok banning climate denial."
Source: DW, 07/12/2023
"Heat Down Below Is Making the Ground Shift Under Chicago"
"Basements and train tunnels constantly leak heat, causing the land to sink and straining building foundations. Scientists call it “underground climate change.”"
Source: NYTimes, 07/12/2023
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