Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
Wetlands hold huge stores of carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Consider This: COP29 Baku (Part 1) — What’s At Stake?
For two weeks starting November 11th, negotiators from around the world will gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th annual Conference of the Parties on Climate Change known as COP29. They're expected to assess global efforts to advance the Paris Agreement's commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, while addressing a wide range of climate-linked issues. So what’s at stake at this year’s summit? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Khairun Nisa Zabidi, Director of Nusanterra, a consultancy firm focusing on conservation finance for tropical forests.
Mon Nov 11 2024
A look at the weather expected in battleground states on Election Day
Weather conditions can be one factor in how many people vote in person on Election Day.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
'Tropical Depression' dijangka bertambah kuat, ancam Taiwan - CWA
Memandangkan keadaan persekitaran yang kondusif untuk perkembangannya, TD22 diramal mencapai sekurang-kurangnya tahap taufan.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Tropical storm to make landfall in central Vietnam late Thursday
Storm No.4, as it is known in Vietnam, is forecast to hit the coast from Quang Tri to Quang Nam province in the evening.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Storm Beryl kills three, knocks out power for 2.7 million in Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Singapore lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out March concerts
Over 300,000 tickets were sold to fans who queued overnight in the blistering tropical heat.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Better than roses: Thai couples marry on elephants for Valentine's Day
The couples riding elephants wearing traditional dress chose Valentine's Day to exchange their vows in a mass wedding.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday
The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Residents in coastal areas of Terengganu advised to be prepared for third wave of flood
The State Secretary said this follows the tropical storm Jelawat in the Philippines which is expected also to affect the state.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast
More than 14,000 properties regionwide have lost power.
Mon Dec 18 2023