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Extreme weather events pose significant risks to life and economies, and while the physical causes are known, the impact of climate change on these events remains…

Disasters, including earthquakes, storms, floods, and droughts, result in approximately 40,000 to 50,000 deaths annually, with extreme events sometimes causing hundreds of thousands of fatalities. Beyond…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the increasing impact of climate change, urbanization, and environmental degradation on extreme weather events, stressing the need for improved early…

The article details upcoming presentations and events at the American Geophysical Union meeting from December 9-13 in San Francisco, hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute. Key…

Summary The article discusses the importance of weather and climate forecasting, particularly focusing on precipitation forecasting as a mechanism to mitigate the societal and economic impacts…

In a guest commentary, retired climate scientist Michael Tobis critiques a Financial Post opinion piece by economist Ross McKitrick, which claims that climate scientist Roger Pielke…

The article discusses the alarming changes in land use and land cover (LULC) driven by human activities, particularly due to population growth and unsustainable practices. These…

The AGU Fall Meeting serves as a key forum for Earth and space scientists, students, and related professionals to exchange research and develop solutions. Scheduled for…

Grasslands are vital ecosystems in arid and alpine regions, influenced by terrain, climate change, and human activities. Different vegetation coverages affect eco-hydrological processes, making it crucial…

The article outlines key research presentations and events from the Columbia Climate School at the American Geophysical Union meeting held from December 12-16, 2022, in Chicago…