temperatures
Scorching Heat Dome Brings Sahara-Level Heat to 27 U.S. States: Safety Tips as Temperatures Soar Today
Brutal Heat Dome Scorches 27 States, Affecting 130 Million Americans A dangerous heat dome is gripping 27 U.S. states, pushing temperatures above 110°F in some areas and forcing over 130 million Americans to stay indoors. Cities like Shreveport, Memphis, and Little Rock are experiencing conditions hotter than the Sahara Desert, with heat indices surpassing 115°F. […]
Climate Change Muffles Bee Buzz: Rising Temperatures Alter Wing Vibration Frequency and Pitch
Bees Are Losing Their Buzz: Climate Change Silences Vital Pollinators By Xantha Leatham, Executive Science Editor The familiar hum of bumblebees, a hallmark of summer, is under threat as climate change alters their wing vibrations, scientists warn. A new study reveals rising temperatures reduce the frequency and pitch of bees’ buzzes, jeopardizing their communication and […]
Scientists Warn Escalating Heat Waves May Add Month of Scorching Temperatures to Cities Yearly
Europe’s Scorching Heatwave: A Glimpse into a Warmer Future Southern Europe is battling extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), with wildfires ravaging Greece and roads melting in Italy. Scientists warn this is just the beginning, as climate change intensifies heatwaves, making them deadlier and more frequent. Rising Threats from Climate Change Human-driven greenhouse gas emissions are […]
Study Predicts UK Temperatures Could Plummet to -30°C If Gulf Stream Collapses Amid Climate Crisis
UK Faces -30°C Freeze if Gulf Stream Collapses, Warn Scientists The UK could face Arctic temperatures as low as -30°C if climate change disrupts the Gulf Stream, warns a new study. This scenario, reminiscent of the film The Day After Tomorrow, would see Britain’s climate resemble northern Canada’s, with extreme cold, expanded sea ice, and […]
Second-Hottest May on Record: Global Temperatures Reach 15.79°C Last Month
May 2025 Second-Hottest on Record as Climate Trends Intensify May 2025 marked the second-warmest May globally, with average temperatures hitting 60.42°F (15.79°C)—0.95°F above the 1991–2020 baseline, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). While slightly cooler than May 2024’s record of 60.6°F (15.91°C), scientists warn human-driven greenhouse gas emissions continue to fuel alarming […]
Record-Breaking Marine Heatwave Drives UK and Irish Coastal Temperatures 4°C Above Normal
UK and Ireland Hit by ‘Extreme’ Marine Heatwave Waters around the UK and Ireland are experiencing an unprecedented marine heatwave, with temperatures up to 4°C (7.2°F) above average, reaching levels typical of mid-June. Experts attribute the spike to an exceptionally warm spring, calm winds, and prolonged high-pressure systems. Since March 2023, sea temperatures have been […]
"Tri-State Freeze Warnings Issued as Temperatures Plunge Overnight"
Freeze Warnings Issued Across Southern U.S. as Polar Vortex Collapse Extends Winter Chill (Suggested images: Map of freeze warnings in the South; diagram of polar vortex; frost-damaged crops; snowfall forecast graphic) Freeze warnings are in effect for Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama as temperatures are expected to plummet into the 20s overnight, with icy conditions lingering […]
"2024 Climate Tipping Point: Record Emissions, Temperatures, Sea Levels Trigger Irreversible Consequences"
Climate Crisis Reaches ‘Irreversible’ Tipping Points, Warns Landmark Report [Image: The Sau reservoir, Spain, during a 2024 drought. Caption: 2024 saw record-breaking heat, surpassing the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement.] A dire World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report reveals that climate change is now "spiraling out of control," with greenhouse gas emissions, temperatures, […]