Climate Change’s Double Threat – Wildfires in the West, Storms in the East
The Los Angeles wildfires currently ravaging the landscape are believed to be triggered by the potent combination of strong Santa Ana winds and prolonged periods of drought. These winds, which typically occur between September and May, have recently reached an alarming velocity, gusting at speeds of up to 100mph (160km/h), significantly contributing to the rapid spread of the wildfires. Adding [...]
Los Angeles Wildfires – A Growing Threat at the Crossroads of Climate Change and Urban Sprawl
The recent Eaton Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains has brought attention to the vulnerability of communities in the Los Angeles area to wildfires. Crystal Scott, who grew up playing in the now-destroyed playground in the mountains, experienced firsthand the devastating impact of wildfires on the natural landscape she once cherished. One of the contributing factors to the increasing risk [...]
2024 is the Hottest Year on Record and the Urgent Call to Address Climate Change
The year 2024 has been officially recognized as the hottest year on record, surpassing any previous records with extreme weather conditions across the globe. This includes severe flooding in both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and record heat being experienced in Athens, Greece. This alarming development was confirmed by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which declared 2024 to be the first [...]
