The New York Times 10:36 am on April 28, 2022
Tags: Global Warming ( 1,534 ), Heat and Heat Waves ( 99 ), Heatstroke ( 16 ), india ( 1,028 ), New Delhi (India) ( 27 ), Pakistan ( 157 ), Rajasthan (India) ( 2 ), Weather ( 514 ), World Meteorological Organization

India’s Extreme Heat Is Expected to Worsen

The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people.

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The New York Times 2:43 pm on October 19, 2021
Tags: africa ( 471 ), Glaciers ( 32 ), Global Warming ( 1,534 ), Greenhouse Gas Emissions ( 1,084 ), united nations ( 316 ), Weather ( 514 ), World Food Program ( 19 ), World Meteorological Organization

Africa’s Last Mountain Glaciers Will Soon Be Gone, U.N. Report Warns

The loss of the ice sheets would be another sign of the catastrophic effect of climate change on the continent. Floods are worse, droughts last longer and millions of people have been displaced.

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The New York Times 12:00 pm on August 25, 2021
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Hurricanes Get Names. What About Heat Waves?

Short, distinctive names are assigned to storms to raise awareness about their dangers. Some experts argue for doing the same for heat waves, which can be even deadlier.

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The New York Times 11:26 am on March 18, 2021
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The Greek Alphabet Will No Longer Be Used to Name Hurricanes

Nine Greek letters were pressed into service in last year’s busy Atlantic hurricane season. Officials said they left people confused.

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The New York Times 5:04 am on November 3, 2020
Tags: Caribbean Area ( 59 ), Central America ( 63 ), Hurricane Eta ( 3 ), Nicaragua ( 28 ), Weather ( 514 ), World Meteorological Organization

Hurricane Eta: Live Updates

Forecasters warned of “catastrophic” damage in the region, with winds up to 150 miles per hour and severe flooding expected as the Category 4 storm prepares to make landfall on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua.

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