Tag: Extreme
Extreme heat may speed up aging in older adults, research suggests
A groundbreaking study conducted by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has shed light on the potential…
A Short Documentary Celebrates the Fruits of Nearly Five Decades of ‘Extreme Beachcombing’ — Colossal
John Anderson, a resident of Forks, Washington, has spent nearly five decades pursuing his passion for beachcombing along…
The poverty of extreme wealth
In today's world, companies like JBS, the world's largest meat processor, are continuously linked to illegal deforestation practices…
As Extreme Weather Intensifies, FEMA Needs Competent Leadership and Funding
NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on…
California wildfires fuelled by months of unusual extreme weather
The Palisades Fire advancing on homes in Los AngelesEthan Swope/Associated Press/Alamy Wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles…
Extreme heat is forcing farmers and fisherfolk to work overnight, an adaptation that comes with a cost
Climate change is drastically altering the traditional routines of workers around the world, especially those in agriculture and…
Extreme heat tied to postpartum depression in Southern California
Exposure to extreme heat has been shown to impact mental health in previous epidemiological studies, but there are…
Climate-fueled extreme weather is hiking up car insurance rates
As climate change continues to accelerate, the impact of extreme weather events on the insurance market is becoming…
Climate-Fueled Extreme Weather Events Are Worsening. We Need Action at COP29.
2024 is shaping up to be a year that will go down in history. The effects of climate…
Analysis finds extreme rainfall linked to heightened risk of heart and lung disease deaths
Extreme rainfall events have been found to be associated with an increased risk of death from all causes,…
Energy Efficiency Home Retrofits Can Protect You During Extreme Temperature EventsÂ
Extreme weather events, fueled by human-induced climate change, are becoming more frequent and severe. This has led to…
Tour a School Built to Stay Open in Extreme Weather
The Lake Oswego school district in Oregon recently welcomed students back to a brand new school, River Grove…