How many people died due to the blackout in Houston caused by Hurricane Beryl? I estimate this in the latest Climate Brink post. www.theclimatebrink....
You should probably learn the term compound climate event. It refers to the occurrence of multiple weather- or climate-related hazards happening simultaneously or in close succession, leading to amplified impacts.
Insightful reporting by @abcnewsaustralia.bsky.socialwww.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...
Heatwaves loom as a growing threat to humanity in a warming climate. This summer alone, in the northern hemisphere, thousands have died during extreme heat events. It's driving researchers to find out...
Looking forward to Ethan Coffel's webinar later today (26 April) on humid heat. Join us at 14:00 UTC (16:00 CEST/10:00 EDT) columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/9133127402...
Available on Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7FF7raV...) and Apple Podcasts! Many thanks to all four guests for these fascinating exchanges. (And if you missed the first equally attractive season, it remains as relevant as ever!) (3/3)
Listen to Climate Quandaries on Spotify. A podcast about the Big Philosophical Questions raised by climate change, featuring 1-on-1 conversations with climate scientists. We traverse the personal-prof...
Potentially exponential impacts, the cultural context of science, and principles of accurate risk assessment are just a few of the topics touched upon. All opinions expressed are purely personal, bringing an honesty which hopefully adds to the appeal. (2/3)
Available on Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/7FF7raV...) and Apple Podcasts! Many thanks to all four guests for these fascinating exchanges. (And if you missed the first equally attractive season, it remains as relevant as ever!)
Listen to Climate Quandaries on Spotify. A podcast about the Big Philosophical Questions raised by climate change, featuring 1-on-1 conversations with climate scientists. We traverse the personal-prof...
The new season of the Climate Quandaries podcast, out now, features thoughtful and wide-ranging conversations with the excellent Roop Singh, Tom Matthews, Lisa Thalheimer, and @zlabe.bsky.social. (1/3)
Stop by the next Risk KAN: Compound Events webinar to learn about Avantika Gori's cutting-edge work on TC compound hazards! Feb 29th @ 15 UTC. Zoom info to be posted at risk-kan.org/webinars/
Abstract submission ends Jan 31 for the 'Natural Hazards and Risks in a Changing World' conference, Jun 12-13 in Amsterdam (ECR event Jun 14). Keynotes, plenary, 14 parallel sessions, and 10pm sunsets! changingworldrisks2024.eu
Great to see everyone who came out last night for the annual compound-events AGU gathering! The momentum of this community is palpable. Thanks also to Marleen de Ruiter for co-initiating. Next year in DC!
