Extreme weather
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In 'Twisters,' there are no winds of (climate) change
Talking Points The weather-focused blockbuster kicks up a swirl of controversy over a conspicuous and deliberate omission
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Twisters: the real-life science behind storm chasers
In the Spotlight Scientists race against time to gather data on 'meteorological mystery'
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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Is Hurricane Beryl the sign of another dangerous storm season?
Today's Big Question Climate change is fueling the frequency and intensity of storms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Dangerous' Hurricane Beryl stalks Caribbean
Speed Read Beryl has strengthened from a tropical storm into a Category 4
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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1300 Hajj pilgrims died in scorching Saudi heat
Speed Read The faithful faced extreme temperatures at Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What are sponge cities and can London become one?
Under The Radar Use of green and blue spaces to drain excess water is growing but implementing measures can be difficult
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Welcome to summer without El Niño
The Explainer Temperatures may be cooler. But not by much.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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It might be time to add a new hurricane category
Under the Radar Any way the wind blows
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Winds of change: how to fix long-term weather forecasts
The Explainer A new research project aims to accurately predict the weather up to a month in advance
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The microplastics hurricanes blowing across North America
Under the Radar New research confirms global pervasiveness of harmful microplastic pollution
By The Week Staff Published
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The most extreme weather events this year
In Pictures Thousands have been killed in fires and floods across the world
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Last updated
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What’s fuelling the world’s recent wildfires
feature New research says climate change is fanning the flames as more intense fires continue to spread
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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The hottest July: America’s Southwest boils in the heat
feature Phoenix residents have suffered burns after falling on the city’s scalding roads
By The Week Staff Published
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How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning
feature Air conditioners often become the default solution when temperatures rise but they’re not the only answer
By The Week Staff Published
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