An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. The outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. NOAA’s Climate… Continue reading Intense Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2020
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Are we ready for the next Pompeii-learning from past disasters
The great disasters of the past – like the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD or the hurricane that devastated Santo Domingo in 1930 – can provide valuable lessons to help governments and institutions increase the resilience of communities in the face of modern challenges, such as climate change and rapid urbanization. Released by the Global… Continue reading Are we ready for the next Pompeii-learning from past disasters
2017: the year in extreme weather
Andrew King Overall 2017 will be the warmest non-El Niño year on record globally, and over the past 12 months we have seen plenty of extreme weather, both here in Australia and across the world. Here I’ll round up some of this year’s wild weather, and look forward to 2018 to see what’s around the… Continue reading 2017: the year in extreme weather
When the cities sink, what’s the water that stinks?
Water that inundates our cities, when they flood due to extreme precipitation events or otherwise, is a complex mix of pollutants including faecal sludge, chemical contaminants and many more hazardous substances. While it is essential to work towards making our cities flood resilient, it’s also vital to plan for better wastewater management. New norm: living… Continue reading When the cities sink, what’s the water that stinks?
Are our cities prepared for extreme precipitation dates?
From Mumbai to Houston, cities have caught up with heavy precipitation events in a much fiercer ways than ever before. As the world growingly moves into the cities, the progress symbol – that they are – is in great danger. They are sinking, their infrastructures have been found grossly lacking to adapt to climate induced… Continue reading Are our cities prepared for extreme precipitation dates?
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