Title: John Wheeler: Our climate is delivering more warm, humid nights than it used to
Summary: Did you know that humidity and precipitation are like best friends? They’re so close, they practically live together! And guess what? Our region got a little too close for comfort in the early 1990s. The average precipitation jumped about 20%! Talk about a party! And you know what else? The number of 65-degree nights before 1990 was a whopping 12 for Fargo and nine for Grand Forks. It’s like they were trying to keep up with the sudden rain!
Title: Bad news for hurricane season: La Niña chances grow more certain, NOAA says
Summary: La Niña is a natural climate pattern that likes to chill out in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. When the water gets so cold that it makes you shiver, even by 0.9 degree Fahrenheit, for three months in a row, La Niña pops up. And guess what? A full-blown La Niña can make the Atlantic hurricane season even more intense. So, if you’re planning a beach vacation, make sure to pack your sunscreen and your warmest sweater!
Title: Climate Extremes Slammed Latin America and the Caribbean Last Year. A New UN Report Details the Impacts and Costs
Summary: The Earth was having a bad hair day, with drought, heat, wildfires, and extreme rainfall causing major health, food, and energy security issues. And to make matters worse, the strongest-ever Eastern Pacific hurricane, Otis, decided to make landfall, showing just how much climate risks are increasing. Plus, the region is feeling the heat from spiraling long-term global warming effects.
Title: Climate disasters in the Adirondacks: Who will pay?
Summary: Lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would make oil and gas companies pay for the damage they cause to the environment. If they succeed, the North Country could get a big check every year to help with the mess they make when it rains too much or snows too hard.
Title: Climate change: El Niño ends with uncertainty over cooler future
Summary: The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has some bad news for you. The Pacific Ocean has gone on a chill-out spree and is now feeling cooler than ever. This weird weather phenomenon that started in June last year made the Pacific Ocean warmer than usual, which made the air hotter too. But don’t worry, it’s not going to last forever. Scientists are still scratching their heads and trying to figure out what’s next.
Title: Weather tracker: global average temperature highest ever for April
Summary: April 2024 was a scorcher! The global temperature hit a new high for the month, with an average air temperature of 15.03C. That’s 0.14C hotter than the previous record set in 2016. But wait, it gets even hotter! Compared to the average April in the preindustrial period, which was a chilly 1850-1900, this April was a whopping 1.58C warmer. Talk about a sizzling April!
Title: Extreme Weather Seems Nearly Everywhere
Summary: Climate scientists are baffled by the fact that the world has been experiencing more extreme weather than ever before. They can’t even remember when it was last this hot! In April, the average global temperature reached a scorching 15 degrees Celsius, breaking the old record by a mere 0.14 degrees Celsius. It’s like the Earth is trying to set a new world record for heat!
Title: Warmer Weather For Monday
Summary: Brrr, it’s getting a little warmer today! The inland areas and valleys will be feeling the heat with highs in the upper 70s. And don’t forget about the wind, it’s passing through the I-5 corridor. But don’t worry, we’ve got something to warm you up – Jessie J is coming to Teragram Ballroom for two nights of all-acoustic shows. Get ready to sing along and dance the night away!
Title: You’re not imagining it: Weekend weather in D.C. area has been miserable
Summary: This weekend is just another day in the life of a weatherman. We’ve been predicting this pattern for months now, and it seems like we’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of cold and rain. But hey, at least we can say we’re experts at predicting the weather, right?
Title: Ferguson Goes After Reichert for Suggesting ‘guy Upstairs’ is Causing Climate Change
Summary: CNN.com is bringing you the best of iReporter photos in a weekly Travel Snapshots gallery. Don’t miss a single shot as we take you on a journey around the world. Visit CNN.com/Travel each week for a new gallery of snapshots that will make you want to pack your bags and hit the road.

Leave a comment