Record 2024 Tornado Count Underscores US Vulnerability
The United States experienced over 1,700 tornadoes in 2024 through November, resulting in 53 deaths and $14 billion in damages, with vulnerable Southern states facing increased risks due to socioeconomic factors and potential La Niña effects.
Record 2024 Tornado Count Underscores US Vulnerability
The United States experienced over 1,700 tornadoes in 2024 through November, resulting in 53 deaths and $14 billion in damages, with vulnerable Southern states facing increased risks due to socioeconomic factors and potential La Niña effects.
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36% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Temperatures and Devastating Climate Change Impacts
The year 2024 is expected to break the record for average global temperature, exceeding 2023's record, leading to devastating climate change-related events across the globe, impacting lives, livelihoods, and the environment; photographers from the Associated Press captured these events worldwide.
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Temperatures and Devastating Climate Change Impacts
The year 2024 is expected to break the record for average global temperature, exceeding 2023's record, leading to devastating climate change-related events across the globe, impacting lives, livelihoods, and the environment; photographers from the Associated Press captured these events worldwide.
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32% Bias Score
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
Queensland Floods: Two Rescued as Dams Release Water
Heavy rainfall in Queensland, Australia, caused flooding, prompting dam releases and the rescue of two people from floodwaters; the cricket Test match was also impacted.
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32% Bias Score
2024: Record Temperatures Fuel Global Climate Disaster
2024 broke global temperature records, leading to intensified extreme weather events—including deadly heat, devastating floods, and massive wildfires—causing widespread destruction and displacement worldwide.
2024: Record Temperatures Fuel Global Climate Disaster
2024 broke global temperature records, leading to intensified extreme weather events—including deadly heat, devastating floods, and massive wildfires—causing widespread destruction and displacement worldwide.
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52% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Unclear
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, causing widespread devastation and an estimated death toll in the hundreds, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 250 injured; the storm then moved to Mozambique.
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Unclear
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, causing widespread devastation and an estimated death toll in the hundreds, with 9 confirmed deaths and over 250 injured; the storm then moved to Mozambique.
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24% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Storm Damage: \$65 Million in Transportation Losses
Heavy rains and flooding in Baden-Württemberg, Germany from May 30 to June 11, 2024 caused almost \$65 million in damage to state roads, bridges, and railways; damage to federal railway lines is unknown; an additional \$25 million aid package was activated.
Baden-Württemberg Storm Damage: \$65 Million in Transportation Losses
Heavy rains and flooding in Baden-Württemberg, Germany from May 30 to June 11, 2024 caused almost \$65 million in damage to state roads, bridges, and railways; damage to federal railway lines is unknown; an additional \$25 million aid package was activated.
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24% Bias Score
Queensland: Flooding Relief in South-East, Tropical Low Threatens North
Heavy rainfall and flooding caused power outages and emergency rescues in south-east Queensland, while a tropical low threatens more wet weather for the north, with a low chance of developing into a cyclone.
Queensland: Flooding Relief in South-East, Tropical Low Threatens North
Heavy rainfall and flooding caused power outages and emergency rescues in south-east Queensland, while a tropical low threatens more wet weather for the north, with a low chance of developing into a cyclone.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
Climate Change Intensified Cyclone Chido to Category 4
Analysis by the Grantham Institute and Climate Central reveals human-caused climate change intensified Cyclone Chido to a Category 4 storm, increasing its destructive potential by 40% compared to pre-industrial levels and further increasing its likelihood by 26% in a world 2.6 degrees Celsius warmer...
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32% Bias Score
US Faces Extreme Temperature Swings in Late 2024
A significant temperature rollercoaster is expected for millions of Americans in late December 2024 and early 2025, with a major cold snap from December 28-29 followed by an exceptionally warm period starting December 25th; temperatures could reach nearly 25 degrees above normal in the Midwest by la...
US Faces Extreme Temperature Swings in Late 2024
A significant temperature rollercoaster is expected for millions of Americans in late December 2024 and early 2025, with a major cold snap from December 28-29 followed by an exceptionally warm period starting December 25th; temperatures could reach nearly 25 degrees above normal in the Midwest by la...
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32% Bias Score
Germany's 2024: Warmest Year on Record, White Christmas Less Likely
Germany's 2024 was the warmest year since 1881, exceeding 2023's record, according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD), who also reported increased extreme weather events and a decline in the likelihood of a white Christmas due to climate change; the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service pre...
Germany's 2024: Warmest Year on Record, White Christmas Less Likely
Germany's 2024 was the warmest year since 1881, exceeding 2023's record, according to the German Meteorological Service (DWD), who also reported increased extreme weather events and a decline in the likelihood of a white Christmas due to climate change; the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service pre...
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32% Bias Score
Winter Storm Prompts Warnings, Highlights Need for Driver Preparedness
A major winter storm is affecting much of the U.S., prompting warnings to stay home. Drivers should prepare emergency kits with blankets, food, water, and chargers; the I-95 traffic jam in January highlights the dangers of ignoring weather warnings and being unprepared.
Winter Storm Prompts Warnings, Highlights Need for Driver Preparedness
A major winter storm is affecting much of the U.S., prompting warnings to stay home. Drivers should prepare emergency kits with blankets, food, water, and chargers; the I-95 traffic jam in January highlights the dangers of ignoring weather warnings and being unprepared.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido: Near 1,000 feared dead in Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused widespread destruction on Saturday, potentially killing nearly 1,000 people and leaving hundreds injured, with the main hospital and airport significantly damaged.
Cyclone Chido: Near 1,000 feared dead in Mayotte
Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused widespread destruction on Saturday, potentially killing nearly 1,000 people and leaving hundreds injured, with the main hospital and airport significantly damaged.
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24% Bias Score