Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming surge in wildfires, with devastating consequences for both human lives and the environment. According to recent studies, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency and intensity over the past two decades. This unprecedented increase… Continue reading Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years
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Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
Extreme hail storms are wreaking havoc on solar farms across the globe, posing a significant threat to renewable energy generation. These storms, characterized by giant hailstones the size of golf balls or even larger, are capable of causing extensive damage to solar panels, incurring substantial losses and compromising the efficiency of these farms. However, recent… Continue reading Extreme Hail Storms Are Wrecking Solar Farms—but Defending Them May Be Easier Than It Seems
The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme El Niño, the periodic climate pattern that wreaks havoc across the globe, appears to be disappearing. However, instead of relief, this news brings with it a new concern – the potential for even more extreme weather patterns. The end of El Niño could… Continue reading The End of El Niño Might Make the Weather Even More Extreme
Scientists found an incandescent planet. It’s ‘constantly exploding.’
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astronomy, one that challenges the conventional understanding of planets and their behavior. A team of researchers has identified an incandescent planet that appears to be constantly exploding. The planet in question, known as WASP-121b, is located approximately 900 light-years away from Earth and orbits a… Continue reading Scientists found an incandescent planet. It’s ‘constantly exploding.’
Climate change is redrawing the disaster map
Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues facing the world today, and its effects are becoming more pronounced every day. While the science is clear that climate change is worsening existing disasters, it is also redrawing the disaster map – shifting the areas most vulnerable to the potential for destruction. Climate change… Continue reading Climate change is redrawing the disaster map
A core plank of the SaaS economic model is under extreme pressure
With the rise of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies offering cloud-based solutions to businesses, so too has their reliance on subscription-based pricing models. SaaS companies generally charge customers on a recurring basis for the services they provide, typically either monthly or yearly. This has become the core plank of the SaaS economic model, allowing businesses to pay… Continue reading A core plank of the SaaS economic model is under extreme pressure
Hottest July on Record Kills Hundreds of Cows
It has been a worrying summer across America, with record-breaking heat waves sweeping the nation and temperatures soaring to extreme levels. In many parts of the United States, July 2020 was officially the hottest July on record, causing endless problems for farmers and their livestock. The extreme heat has been particularly detrimental to cows, as… Continue reading Hottest July on Record Kills Hundreds of Cows
Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds A new study is linking extreme temperature shifts to increased incidents of fatal heart attacks. The research, conducted by a team at the University of Michigan, underscores the importance of understanding both short-term and long-term changes in climate on human health. The… Continue reading Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Linked to More Fatal Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Climate Change Is Making Baseball Worse
Baseball, America’s favorite pastime, is being affected by climate change in multiple ways. From the players to the stadiums, a dramatic rise in temperatures, more extreme weather conditions, and a greater frequency of droughts and floods are all making baseball worse. At the most basic level, hotter temperatures make more difficult for players on the… Continue reading Climate Change Is Making Baseball Worse
Yet Another Storm in California | Extreme Earth
California has seen its fair share of extreme weather this year. From severe drought to heavy snowfall, Californians have had to face some of the most extreme weather conditions in recent memory. But now, yet another storm has arrived to test their resilience. Early Monday morning, a strong cold front swept through California, bringing with… Continue reading Yet Another Storm in California | Extreme Earth