Title: D.C.-area forecast: Partly sunny for Mother’s Day with an isolated shower or storm
Summary: Brace yourselves, folks! Showers and storms are back for a visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. And don’t worry, we’ve got your back with below-average temperatures for the weekend. Just in case you need a reason to stay indoors, we’ve got highs in the 60s again today. So grab your blankets and hot cocoa, and let’s weather this storm together!

Title: Can earthquakes be triggered by intense weather?
Summary: Scientists were puzzled by a series of earthquakes that rocked the Noto Peninsula of Japan in late 2020. They wondered if there was a connection between the seismic activity and the weather. After crunching the numbers, they discovered a surprising link: the earthquakes coincided with the seasons of heavy snow and rain. Apparently, the snow and rain were not just a nuisance, but a source of pressure on the cracks and fissures in the underground rocks. Who knew that nature had such a sense of humor?

Title: Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday, May 12, 2024
Summary: The National Weather Service has some good news for Cobb County on Sunday, May 12, 2024: it’s going to be a sunny day! You can enjoy the warm weather, the blue skies, and the fresh air. Just don’t forget to wear sunscreen, because the sun is shining bright.

But don’t get too comfortable, because the weather will change overnight. It’s going to be mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain. The temperature will drop to around 58 degrees, so you might want to grab a jacket before you go to bed. And don’t worry, the rain won’t last long. It will clear up by morning, and you can resume your sunny plans.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your sunglasses, your hat, and your umbrella, and get ready for a sunny and cloudy day in Cobb County. It’s going to be a blast!

Title: Opinion | Fuzzy maths on climate change funding fails world’s most vulnerable
Summary: The math behind our global economy is a real mess. We’re spending like crazy, but our resources are on the brink of disaster. And guess who’s gonna foot the bill for our net zero goals? Yep, the private sector. Looks like we’ll have to start counting on them to save the day.

Title: Brazil Floods: Death Toll Reaches 136
Summary: Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state is experiencing a heavy downpour, and the death toll has reached 136. The El Nino climate phenomenon is to blame, and scientists are warning that extreme weather is becoming more frequent due to climate change. Looks like the rain gods are having a field day!

Title: How 5 N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Are Struggling With Climate Change
Summary: Who knew social issues and global warming could be such a match made in heaven? New data projects are showing us how droughts, floods, and wildfires are getting more extreme, and it turns out, socioeconomic issues can make a community’s risk even higher. Talk about a recipe for disaster!

Title: How Charleston’s climate-change lawsuit could harm all of S.C.
Summary: Diane Hardy: Charleston’s climate lawsuit has made the Palmetto State an outlier in the region. Hardy: It’s like we’re the only ones who got the memo that the weather is getting weird. ”’

Title: Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: More than meets the eye
Summary: The AI revolution is not all doom and gloom for the climate and sustainability community. In fact, some of us are excited about the possibilities of using AI to fight global warming. Ron Stern, the AI expert, agrees that the situation is more nuanced, where AI can be a powerful ally in tackling environmental problems. He says the real question with AI is not whether it will help or harm the planet, but how we will use it.

Title: Editorial: State rejects issue vital to Palm Beach: Managing climate change
Summary: A bill recently passed by the Florida Legislature would ban the use of the term in all official state documents and publications. The bill also would undo a 16-year-old Florida law that said protecting the environment was more important than making energy policy. The lawmakers behind the bill claim that the term is outdated and misleading, and that it distracts from the real issues facing the state. They also say that the law is a relic of the past and that it hinders the state’s economic growth and energy security.

Title: Brazil’s catastrophic weather spawns spate of conspiracy theories
Summary: Social media users are having a blast sharing theories that have been debunked for years in the United States. Some are convinced that chemtrails from jets are responsible for extreme weather, while others believe that the trails of condensation contain toxic chemicals as part of a secret governmental program. Who needs science when you have conspiracy theories, right?