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In just a few minutes, heavy rains in eastern Spain triggered deadly flash floods. Houses, streets, and vehicles were swept away, leaving more than 200 people dead. This is Spain's worst natural disaster in recent memory. Scientists point to two possible climate change factors. Warmer air can hold

Spain's Heatwaves: Behind the Scenes of Stronger Storms

Ever thought about how warmer days could lead to stronger storms? Let's take a look at what happened recently in Valencia, Spain. A powerful storm swept through, leaving over 150 people dead and many others missing. Scientists from World Weather Attribution (WWA) are taking a closer look at this tra

politics

The Earth's Future: A Choice for Voters

You've heard the chatter about the weather, but how about doing something about it? That's what's on the line for voters this Tuesday. The planet's future hangs in the balance, and the choices voters make could shape our climate for generations. Extreme weather events are no longer surprises. Thous

California's Push to Protect Nature: A Global Example

California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to more species than any other U. S. state. That's why the Golden State sent a big delegation to the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia. The goal? To protect 30% of the world's land and water by 2030. Even though the U. S. hasn't ratified the bi

entertainment

Edinburgh Play Heading to Netflix: A Weather Girl's Meltdown in the Spotlight

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival buzzed differently this year, thanks to one standout play called Weather Girl. This one-woman show, about a Californian weather reporter losing it, caught the attention of Netflix. The streaming giant snatched up the rights, beating out other interested U. S. buyers. Th

Climate Change: The Hidden Costs of Our Food and Power Bills

Climate change isn't just about polar bears and melting ice caps. It's affecting your daily life right now, from the food you eat to the electricity you use. Let's break it down. The economy is a big deal this election season. Guess what? Climate change is costing us big bucks. Extreme weather even

Climate Fight: Are We Doing Enough?

You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s

Save Our Reefs: Coral Bleaching Sparks Global Alarm

This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2

A Pastor's Farm: From Health to Climate Activism

Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no