Focus on Weather
Immersive video game by P.E.I. researchers reveals vulnerability to flooding, erosion
The video game has become an important tool in helping P.E.I. residents understand the impact of coastal erosion caused by sea level rise.
US grid operator PJM ready to meet electricity demand during heat wave
A hot weather alert is a standard procedure used by PJM Interconnection, the biggest U.S. grid operator, to ready transmission and generation facilities...
Stressed out: how to measure dangerous heat
As climate change makes heatwaves longer, stronger and more frequent, people across the planet will be increasingly exposed to conditions that test the...
As pilgrims swelter, climate change looms over hajj
From misting systems to heat-reflective road coverings, Saudi officials are trying to aid hajj pilgrims in coping with heat, but scientists caution that...
Earliest-ever heatwave in Greece closes Athens Acropolis
The Athens Acropolis, Greece's most visited tourist site, was closed to the public during the hottest hours of the day as the season's...
Fires ravage Brazil wetlands, incinerating snakes and monkeys
The El Nino weather pattern, supercharged by climate change, has dried the area's rivers and disrupted its usual seasonal flooding, leaving the ecosystem...
Summer wildfires remain a risk in Canada after milder start to season
Canada's wildfire risk is expected to remain high over coming months, particularly in regions experiencing intense drought, including northwestern Alberta, northeastern British Columbia,...
Fires in Brazil wetlands surge to record start in 2024
The contrast with record flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, three states to the south, may be jarring, but scientists say the fires...
Canada forecasts hotter-than-average summer as peak wildfire season nears
Canada is expecting a hotter-than-usual summer with slightly below-average precipitation in central Canada, offering little relief from ongoing drought and the risk of...
