May 31 2023 set a record for U.S. heat deaths. Why 2024 could be even deadlier By Seth Borenstein, Mary Katherine Wildeman, Anita Snow, Associated Press An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat. That's the highest in 45 years of records. Continue reading
May 31 After catastrophic floods, Vermont becomes first state to enact law requiring oil companies to pay for damage from climate change By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather… Continue reading
May 27 Heat is killing howler monkeys in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Meanwhile, an animal park in northern Mexico confirmed it has received reports that at least a hundred parrots, bats and other animals have died, apparently of dehydration. Continue reading
May 24 Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters By Diarlei Rodrigues, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press The 30,000 trees were planted by non-profit organization Instituto Mar Urbano over four years in the Guapimirim environmental protection area. Continue reading
May 23 In South Africa, a community struggling for clean water reflects wider discontent ahead of election By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press The struggle starts early in the Hammanskraal area of South Africa as people queue some mornings to fill buckets with water from a tank provided by an aid agency. Continue reading
May 23 ‘Heat dome’ leads to sweltering temperatures in Central America and the U.S. South By Isabella O'Malley, María Verza, Associated Press Meteorologists say the conditions have been caused by what some refer to as a heat dome — an area of strong high pressure that blocked clouds from forming and caused extensive sunshine and hot temperatures. Continue reading
May 23 Pakistan heatwave sends hundreds to hospitals By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press This month, temperatures are likely to soar to 131 F, weather forecasters said. Continue reading
May 22 Watch 6:25 Rep. Raskin on urging DOJ to investigate ‘big oil’ for deception on climate change By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Jackson Hudgins In Congress, the top Democrats on two committees are asking the Department of Justice to launch a sweeping investigation of big oil corporations. They allege that the companies have deceived the public for decades about their complicity in climate change… Continue watching
May 22 From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño’s extreme weather is causing hunger By Gerald Imray, Associated Press The UN's World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger in several countries, including Zambia and Afghanistan, and called on donors for much-needed help. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 7:53 ‘Climate refugees’ sue British government for failing to protect homes from climate change By Malcolm Brabant, Trinne Villeman Europe’s most important court has ruled that protection from climate change is a human right. The judgment will be put to the test in Britain by a climate change refugee who lost his cliff top home to sea erosion. Rising… Continue watching