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Climate change will bring more turbulence to flights in the Northern Hemisphere, analysis finds

A type of invisible, unpredictable air turbulence is expected to occur more frequently in the Northern Hemisphere as the climate warms, according to new research.
American Geophysical Union
Workers drain a flooded thoroughfare after a night of severe thunderstorms in Kisumu, Kenya
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Landmark new research shows how global warming is messing with our rainfall

The past century of human-induced warming has increased rainfall variability over 75% of the Earth's land area - particularly over Australia, Europe and eastern North America, new research shows.
Conversation Media Group, the
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Climate change is taking an emotional toll, but better education could help

New research from ANU has shown that climate change is negatively affecting the emotional wellbeing of young Australians. These feelings are exacerbated by what young people see as shortcomings in their climate education.
Australian National University
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Wildfires in Ontario and Manitoba affect air quality in Montreal

In 2021, Montreal’s air quality was degraded by forest fires burning thousands of kilometres away, a study shows.
Université de Montréal
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Nationwide flood models poorly capture risks to households and properties

UC Irvine researchers stress need for local topography and infrastructure data
University of California, Irvine
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USC scientists use AI to predict a wildfire’s next move

Researchers have developed a new model that combines generative AI and satellite data to accurately forecast wildfire spread.
University of Southern California
Tourists in Venice wade floods in 2019
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Climate risk assessment for the Veneto coastline: Improved evaluation with machine learning

An innovative tool is now available for studying the impacts of extreme weather events on coastlines. This can help both anticipate them and make timely decisions.
Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici
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Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires

Study finds contaminated mining sites worsen risks from fires.
University of Waterloo

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