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UK Rainfall Hits 2048 Levels Already, Accelerating Flood Risk

Climate study reveals Britain's rainfall has reached 2048 levels 23 years early, dramatically increasing winter flooding risks across the UK.

Heatwaves to Worsen for 1000 Years Even After Net Zero: Study

New research reveals delaying net zero beyond 2050 will make heatwaves hotter and more frequent, with impacts lasting a millennium. Learn which regions face the greatest risk.

Brazil Tornado Kills 6, Injures 432 in Paraná State Devastation

Powerful 250 km/h tornado destroys 90% of Rio Bonito do Iguaçu town, leaving 6 dead and hundreds injured as rescue operations continue.

Record Storm Floods NYC, Claims Lives as Century-Old Rainfall Records Shattered

Historic rainfall floods New York City streets, breaks 100-year records, and causes multiple fatalities in devastating storm aftermath.

Hurricane Melissa Leaves 50 Dead, $52B Damage in Caribbean

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba with apocalyptic destruction, massive flooding, and widespread infrastructure damage.

10 Critical Climate Issues: Record Heat, Ocean Warming, Dengue Outbreaks

Scientists reveal why 2023-24 were the warmest years, unprecedented ocean warming, and record dengue outbreaks in new climate insights report.

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Threatens Jamaica With Record Winds

Jamaica faces catastrophic damage as Hurricane Melissa approaches with 175 mph winds, mandatory evacuations, and potential for 36 inches of rainfall.

UN Chief: 1.5°C Global Warming Overshoot Now Inevitable

UN Secretary-General warns breaching 1.5°C threshold unavoidable, predicting devastating floods, fires and heatwaves with current insufficient climate action.

2025 Sets Record for Costliest Weather Disasters After NOAA Program Cut

New analysis reveals the first half of 2025 was the most expensive for US weather disasters, with nonprofits rescuing crucial climate data after federal cuts.

Sun-Dimming Climate Fix Could Worsen Weather, Study Reveals

Columbia researchers warn stratospheric aerosol injection may trigger extreme weather events while failing to address root climate causes. Learn the risks.

Extreme Weather Sends Butter, Beef and Chocolate Prices Soaring 15.6%

Climate change is adding hundreds to UK grocery bills as essential food prices surge. Learn which items are most affected and why experts warn it will get worse.