The supply of electricity this summer will be adequate in the Northeast even if the region experiences prolonged heat waves or power is interrupted, a not-for-profit group that promotes power reliability said Tuesday. Full story
After a weekend of extreme weather in the Southeast, the University of Miami’s Amy Clement discusses says that as the earth warms, an increased number of extreme weather events will become more common.
Anglo-Australian mining company Rio Tinto PLC says extreme weather in Australia has hit production in the first quarter of the year. Full story
Cities — home to half the world's population — face potentially dire consequences from climate change. However, they often fall short when it comes to addressing the issue, according to an analysis of urban policies. Full story
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The record snows across the United States this winter may be seen as a harbinger of the extreme weather expected from global warming, but figuring out how much the planet is warming and what the impact might be will take long-term studies. Full story
Conservation biologist Reese Halter, the author of "Wild Weather: The Truth About Global Warming" discusses the relationship between extreme weather events and global warming.
