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AI News – Weather and Climate (5/16/2024)

Title: Climate & Comp: NCCI Session Spells out Hazards of Hot, Cold Weather
Summary: It’s not just the heat that’s getting to us, it’s the cold and wet too! Worker injuries can increase by up to 10% on those chilly and damp days. And let’s not forget about the record-breaking year we had in 2023, when the temperature was through the roof! Stay safe out there, folks!

Title: Are migraines getting worse?
Summary: Migraine Disability Assessment Scale scores have skyrocketed from 22.0% to a whopping 42.4% since 2004! It’s like the weather is getting more and more unpredictable, just like migraines. Climate change is to blame for this migraine-inducing weather, so let’s hope it clears up soon!

Title: Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, May 16, 2024
Summary: The National Weather Service has some good news for Cobb County on Thursday, May 16, 2024: no rain, no snow, no clouds, just sunshine! That’s right, folks, you can enjoy the warm and bright weather all day long, as long as you don’t mind the occasional breeze and the pesky mosquitoes. And don’t forget to wear sunscreen, because even the clouds can reflect the sun’s rays and give you a nasty burn. But hey, at least you’ll have a clear view of the stars at night, right? Unless you live in the city, where the light pollution will ruin your cosmic experience. But hey, who needs stars when you have the moon, right?

Title: Utah’s evening weather forecast for Wednesday, May 15
Summary: Brace yourself for some scattered showers and t-storms, especially in the higher elevations and southcentral Utah. But don’t worry, tomorrow will be a bright and sunny day overall. Temperatures will be on the rise, reaching into the 90s down in St. George. So grab your sunscreen and sunglasses, and get ready to soak up the heat!

Title: Storm warning: Why hurricanes are growing beyond measure, with Michael Wehner (Ep. 136)
Summary: We all know that hurricanes are getting stronger and more frequent due to climate change. But how much stronger and more frequent? That’s the million-dollar question that climate scientists like Michael Wehner are trying to answer. He’s leading a new type of climate modeling called “end-to-end attribution” that’s like a detective story for extreme weather events. It’s like trying to figure out who the culprit is in a crime scene, but instead of a suspect, we’re looking for the cause of a hurricane. And the stakes are high, because the more we know about how climate change is affecting extreme weather, the better we can prepare for the future. So buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the world of climate science and see how we can solve this mystery.

Title: Reading ‘On the Move’ and Thinking Mostly About Climate Change
Summary: On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America by Abrahm Lustgarten. This book is a rollercoaster ride of stories and statistics that will make you feel like you’re on the move with the impacts of climate change. From melting glaciers to rising sea levels, this book has it all. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride!

Title: Summer 2024 Will Be Full of Some Truly Bizarre Weather Patterns
Summary: La Niña and El Niño are like the yin and yang of the Pacific Ocean. They are the two sides of a coin that can flip and change the weather in a blink of an eye. La Niña is when the Pacific Ocean is chilly and cold, like a polar bear in a sauna. El Niño is when the Pacific Ocean is hot and sweaty, like a sunburned camel in a desert.

Title: PM Update: Warmer Thursday with minimal chance of rain
Summary: Today’s weather was a real dampener, with only a measly 0.5 inches of rain to show for last night’s downpour. But don’t worry, we’re in for a dry spell tomorrow, and who knows, maybe even some sunshine to brighten up our day!

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