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Dry lightning can spark wildfire even when it’s wet
Dry lightning can still be disastrous even when conditions aren’t so dry, a study shows. Researchers previously thought these cloud-to-ground strikes during little to no rainfall posed wildfire danger...
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Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and more deadly
Heatwaves like the one Europe saw in 2003 could become the new norm in the coming years, researchers report. These heatwaves are particularly deadly for the elderly, the sick, and the poor. The 2003...
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Child maltreatment rates rise when it gets hotter
As temperatures rise, so does the maltreatment of children, according to a new study. The study, released as a National Bureau of Economic Research working paper, offers new insights into how climate...
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3 factors threaten swimming as New England swelters
The ability of people in New England to safely go swimming is under threat even as climate change makes beating the heat even more important for public health. With dozens of local beaches and lakes...
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Year-end snowfall may predict season totals
In some western states, the amount of snowfall already on the ground by the end of December is a good predictor of how much total snow that area will get, a new study shows. Researchers who study water...
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Aerosol emissions drive Atlantic hurricanes, Sahel rain
A new climate study finds that temperature fluctuations in the tropical Atlantic Ocean are largely driven by human-induced aerosol emissions, affecting rainfall in West Africa’s Sahel region and...
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Tagging turns animals into live weather stations
Increased tagging of fish, birds, seals, and other animals can help fill key data gaps in understanding the world’s changing climate, researchers say. The world’s scientists currently rely on an...
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Ancient leaf wax holds clues to future climate
Researchers have used chemicals from preserved plant matter to pinpoint the processes responsible for changes in past rainfall and drought in southwestern Africa. Their findings, published in...
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Record-breaking heat ups awareness of weather trends
Experiencing days in which the temperature exceeds previous highs for that time of year affects people’s perception of weather trends, a study finds. Published in Scientific Reports, the study finds...
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Weather-based pain forecast could influence daily plans
Most people with chronic pain say they would alter their behavior based on a weather-based pain forecast. For individuals who experience chronic pain, weather can be a significant factor in their...
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