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Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks
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Extreme rainfall poses growing health risksScience

Extreme rainfall poses growing health risks

An international study led by Helmholtz Munich has shed new light on the health impacts of extreme rainfall events, revealing that such weather patterns significantly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 10, 2024 Full article
Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability
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Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instabilityClimate

Global water resources at risk: WMO report warns of increasing hydrological instability

The year 2023 marked a critical low point for global water resources, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) latest State of Global Water Resources…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 7, 2024 Full article
Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks
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Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate

Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks

Recent research shows that summer storms tend to be more frequent and intense over urban areas compared to rural surroundings, raising concerns about the increased…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article
New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall origins
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New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall originsScience

New study reveals hidden risks to global water security linked to rainfall origins

Stockholm University researchers have unveiled an alternative approach to assessing global water scarcity, revealing that the risks to water supply are more significant than previously…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024 Full article
New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictions
New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictionsScience

New model enhances accuracy of flash flood predictions

An international team of climate scientists has developed a new approach that offers significant advancements in predicting life-threatening flash floods triggered by extreme rainfall. This…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 30, 2024 Full article
Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlings
Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlingsClimate

Weathering the storm: the influence of rain on sea turtle hatchlings

Sea turtles, after laying their eggs and covering them with sand, leave their offspring to develop and hatch without any parental care. The odds of…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024 Full article
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain
Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rainClimate

Warming increases ecosystem carbon emissions – but only with sufficient rain

Ecosystem carbon dioxide emissions are known to be higher in warmer climates, leading to concerns that global warming could accelerate emissions and intensify the greenhouse…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 21, 2024 Full article
Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rain
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Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rain

By Nick Perry | AFP Paris, France - Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing…
SourceSourceMay 8, 2024 Full article
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide
As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwideScience

As climate change progresses, new rainfall patterns affect plants worldwide

By Cazzy Medley | University of Maryland April showers are increasingly becoming deluges due to climate change, and May flowers will never be the same.…
SourceSourceApril 15, 2024 Full article