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WMO Predicts 80% Chance of Exceeding 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold in the next five years, driven by record 2024 temperatures; this breach of the Paris Agreement will likely exacerbate extreme weather globally, while Europe faces challenges in me...
WMO Predicts 80% Chance of Exceeding 1.5-Degree Warming Threshold
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold in the next five years, driven by record 2024 temperatures; this breach of the Paris Agreement will likely exacerbate extreme weather globally, while Europe faces challenges in me...
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36% Bias Score
WMO Predicts Increased Frequency of Record Temperatures in Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of exceeding 2024's record temperatures at least once in the next five years due to climate change, with significant regional variations in precipitation and severe impacts on Arctic sea ice.
WMO Predicts Increased Frequency of Record Temperatures in Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of exceeding 2024's record temperatures at least once in the next five years due to climate change, with significant regional variations in precipitation and severe impacts on Arctic sea ice.
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36% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Spain
Spain faces its most intense heatwave of the year from May 29th to June 1st, with temperatures soaring to 40°C in some areas—6-7°C above normal—potentially breaking May temperature records and causing yellow alerts across several regions.
Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Spain
Spain faces its most intense heatwave of the year from May 29th to June 1st, with temperatures soaring to 40°C in some areas—6-7°C above normal—potentially breaking May temperature records and causing yellow alerts across several regions.
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32% Bias Score
€334 Million in Damages from Severe Hailstorm in Île-de-France
A severe hailstorm in Île-de-France, France on May 3rd caused €334 million in damages, primarily affecting automobiles (€196 million) and homes (€117 million), exceeding the average six-month cost of hailstorms nationwide.
€334 Million in Damages from Severe Hailstorm in Île-de-France
A severe hailstorm in Île-de-France, France on May 3rd caused €334 million in damages, primarily affecting automobiles (€196 million) and homes (€117 million), exceeding the average six-month cost of hailstorms nationwide.
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48% Bias Score
Scotland's "Weather Whiplash": Dry Spring, Torrential Rain
Scotland experienced "weather whiplash" with a dry spring (41% of usual rainfall) followed by torrential rain over the bank holiday weekend, due to climate change accelerating the water cycle and creating more intense rainfall events; tourism benefited while farmers suffered.
Scotland's "Weather Whiplash": Dry Spring, Torrential Rain
Scotland experienced "weather whiplash" with a dry spring (41% of usual rainfall) followed by torrential rain over the bank holiday weekend, due to climate change accelerating the water cycle and creating more intense rainfall events; tourism benefited while farmers suffered.
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40% Bias Score
Contrasting Australian Extremes: NSW Floods vs. Victorian Water Restrictions
Heavy rainfall in NSW, exceeding typical duration, increases flood risk; simultaneously, Victorian towns face water restrictions due to insufficient rainfall, highlighting contrasting weather extremes driven by a prolonged Tasman Sea high-pressure system and linked to climate change projections of i...
Contrasting Australian Extremes: NSW Floods vs. Victorian Water Restrictions
Heavy rainfall in NSW, exceeding typical duration, increases flood risk; simultaneously, Victorian towns face water restrictions due to insufficient rainfall, highlighting contrasting weather extremes driven by a prolonged Tasman Sea high-pressure system and linked to climate change projections of i...
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36% Bias Score
WMO Predicts New Global Temperature Record Within Five Years
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80 percent probability of a new global temperature record within the next five years, exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit, leading to increased extreme weather events and requiring drastic emission reductions.
WMO Predicts New Global Temperature Record Within Five Years
The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80 percent probability of a new global temperature record within the next five years, exceeding the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit, leading to increased extreme weather events and requiring drastic emission reductions.
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48% Bias Score
UN Warns of 70% Chance of Exceeding 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold by 2029
The UN warns there's a 70% chance the global average temperature will surpass the 1.5°C threshold between 2025-2029, exceeding the Paris Agreement target due to sustained high CO2 emissions and resulting in more extreme weather events.
UN Warns of 70% Chance of Exceeding 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold by 2029
The UN warns there's a 70% chance the global average temperature will surpass the 1.5°C threshold between 2025-2029, exceeding the Paris Agreement target due to sustained high CO2 emissions and resulting in more extreme weather events.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Faces Hot, Stormy Summer with Increased Wildfire Risk
Canada's summer forecast predicts above-normal temperatures across most of the country, with a heightened risk of droughts, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms, particularly in the southern Prairies and Central Canada. The forecast also anticipates a more active than usual hurricane season, potentia...
Canada Faces Hot, Stormy Summer with Increased Wildfire Risk
Canada's summer forecast predicts above-normal temperatures across most of the country, with a heightened risk of droughts, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms, particularly in the southern Prairies and Central Canada. The forecast also anticipates a more active than usual hurricane season, potentia...
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28% Bias Score
Mumbai's Record Rainfall: Early Monsoon Brings Havoc
Mumbai, India, experienced its wettest May since 1918, with over 400 mm of rainfall causing severe flooding and transport chaos, highlighting the impact of an early monsoon arrival potentially linked to climate change and impacting the $4 trillion economy.
Mumbai's Record Rainfall: Early Monsoon Brings Havoc
Mumbai, India, experienced its wettest May since 1918, with over 400 mm of rainfall causing severe flooding and transport chaos, highlighting the impact of an early monsoon arrival potentially linked to climate change and impacting the $4 trillion economy.
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40% Bias Score
Climate Change Intensified NSW Mid North Coast Floods: Rapid Attribution Study
ClimaMeter's rapid attribution study found that the NSW Mid North Coast floods, particularly around Taree, were up to 15 percent wetter and 0.75 degrees warmer due to human-induced climate change, highlighting the need for adaptation, although concerns were raised about the speed of analysis.
Climate Change Intensified NSW Mid North Coast Floods: Rapid Attribution Study
ClimaMeter's rapid attribution study found that the NSW Mid North Coast floods, particularly around Taree, were up to 15 percent wetter and 0.75 degrees warmer due to human-induced climate change, highlighting the need for adaptation, although concerns were raised about the speed of analysis.
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36% Bias Score
GDV Flood Check Highlights German Building Vulnerability
The German Insurance Association (GDV) provides a free online flood risk assessment tool; new construction should prioritize elevated locations and robust materials, while existing buildings can be retrofitted with reinforced roofs, windows, and backwater valves; only about 50 percent of German buil...
GDV Flood Check Highlights German Building Vulnerability
The German Insurance Association (GDV) provides a free online flood risk assessment tool; new construction should prioritize elevated locations and robust materials, while existing buildings can be retrofitted with reinforced roofs, windows, and backwater valves; only about 50 percent of German buil...
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40% Bias Score
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