Focus on Weather
US winter storms could cause power outages, cut natgas supplies
Freezing weather may cause power outages and peak natural gas demand, with supply drops expected due to freeze-offs.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study
Canadian forests face rising wildfire risks as climate change increases conditions for severe fires, warns new study.
2024 was fourth hottest on record for UK as climate warms, Met Office says
For the UK, top 10 warmest years in the records dating back to the 19th century have occurred since the year 2000.
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
In 2024, Brazil's Amazon saw 140,328 fires, the highest in 17 years, amid a lengthy drought and ongoing deforestation efforts.
In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades
China recorded its warmest year on record in 2024, with an average temperature of 10.92 degrees Celsius, impacting energy and agriculture.
‘It isn’t a future thing.’ Climate change is taking a toll on Canada’s lighthouses
Nova Scotia and P.E.I. lighthouses face erosion from climate change, prompting relocations to protect coastal heritage.
California will soon require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
California will require insurers to increase home coverage in wildfire-prone areas, ensuring policies for 85 per cent of market share.
Dry weather threatens Ivory Coast cocoa crop, farmers say
Last week, no rain fell in most of Ivory Coast's cocoa regions, raising concerns over bean quality and supply.
Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ says UN in climate warning
The world has endured a 'decade of deadly heat,' with 2024 capping record temperatures.
2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity says
In 2024, the top 10 climate disasters caused over $200 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for action on emissions.
