As the effects of climate change continue to challenge the agriculture sector, researchers are looking for innovative ways to adapt and mitigate potential impacts. In Michigan, a group of researchers have turned their focus to the Malus coronaria, a native apple tree, in their quest to develop frost-resistant apple varieties. The Malus coronaria is known […]

New Orleans, a city known for its vibrant culture and hot weather, was recently shaken by an extreme shift in weather conditions. Within just four days, the temperature swung from a comfortable 70 degrees to a record-breaking snowstorm. This unusual weather event was a result of a polar vortex-related Arctic blast, a rare occurrence for […]

Climate change has become a leading factor in the escalating risk of wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. A 35% increase in wildfire risk has been reported by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, which directly links this surge to the effects of climate change. The situation is anticipated to worsen, with global warming […]

Chicago’s extreme cold, a phenomenon that has recently been linked to climate change, is expected to persist, experts have warned. This revelation comes on the heels of 2024 being recorded as the hottest year in Chicago’s history, a record that was almost immediately followed by a severe cold snap, with wind chills reaching a staggering […]

In a recent report by the United Nations, it has been disclosed that violent weather conditions, worsened by climate change, have led to an increase in hunger and food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023. These climatic changes are not merely affecting the environment and ecosystems but are also severely impacting food […]