Unexpectedly warm January puzzles climate scientists

Last month was the world’s hottest January on record, E.U. scientists say

Last month was the world’s warmest January on record, continuing a streak of extreme global temperatures despite a shift toward the cooling La Nina weather pattern, European Union scientists said.

NBC News - 57m

Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists

January was expected to be cooler than the same month last year, but was 0.1C warmer, which experts are struggling to explain.

BBC News - 6h

Climate change target of 2C is ‘dead’, says renowned climate scientist

Prof James Hansen says pace of global heating has been significantly underestimated, though other scientists disagree. The pace of global heating has been significantly underestimated, according to ...

The Guardian - 1d

Scientists brace ‘for the worst’ as Trump purges climate mentions from websites

Trump administration pulling references online ‘won’t make crisis’ stop affecting Americans’ lives, say experts. Donald Trump’s administration has started to remove or downgrade mentions of the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hottest January on record shocks scientists

Data adds to fears that climate change is accelerating, as La Niña phenomenon fails to cool global temperatures

Financial Times - 6h

Could the UK actually get colder with global warming?

Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.

BBC News - 5d

Eurozone economy unexpectedly flatlines in fourth quarter

GDP figure published before European Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to lowest level since early 2023

Financial Times - 6d

The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima

Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of lives upended by the 2011 meltdowns in Fukushima.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Conditions that fueled L.A. fires were 35% more likely because of climate change, scientists find

The hot, dry and windy conditions that preceded the Southern California fires were about 35% more likely because of climate change, according to a new report.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say

Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.

BBC News - Jan. 28

Jigsaws get a piece of the action as ‘speed puzzling fever’ grips UK

Entries selling fast for inaugural UK Nationals in Bradford in April, when contestants will race against clock. Jigsaw puzzling is traditionally considered a relaxing activity associated with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

9+ best earmuffs to keep you warm this winter

To find the best earmuffs, ear warmers and other types of winter headwear, I spoke with winter apparel experts for their guidance on what to look for.

NBC News - Jan. 23

UK borrowing jumps unexpectedly, adding to pressure on Rachel Reeves

Increase to £17.8bn is well above City forecasts and is highest December figure for four years. Business live – latest updates UK government borrowing jumped unexpectedly to £17.8bn last ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Despite frigid temperatures, Washington warms to Trump

Just hours after being sworn in as the nation's 47th president, Donald Trump was already back to rally mode.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Acting FBI chief unexpectedly retires as Trump's pick awaits confirmation

Paul Abbate made the unexpected announcement in an email to senior officials Monday ahead of President Trump's inauguration.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ...

ABC News - Jan. 20

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Subversive, warm and wild at heart: David Lynch deserves all his tributes

The late director sided with the outsider and saw things in America no one else could see. His startling oeuvre changed film and television for ever. David Lynch, the director of Twin Peaks , ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs

Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention

ABC News - Jan. 17

World Economic Forum: Davos Braces for Political Drama as the World Warms

A new U.S. president’s promise to expand fossil fuels that is at odds with global ambitions to combat climate change will be a topic of discussion at the World Economic Forum.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

British retail sales unexpectedly drop in December

Pound falls and gilts rally as investors bet on more interest rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Planet-warming gas levels rose more than ever in 2024

The record rise is incompatible with keeping global warming to 1.5C according to the Met Office.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Lovense Osci 3 Review: A Vibrator That Warms Up

This vibrator has two motors and can even warm up to body temperature for a more natural feel.

Wired - Jan. 16

I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real | Benjamin Hamlington

I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decades. My house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

UK inflation unexpectedly cools to 2.5%, core price print slows further

U.K. inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.5% in December, with core price growth slowing further, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Germany Puzzles at Elon Musk's Embrace of Its AfD Populists

The billionaire tech entrepreneur has cast the far-right party as moderate, but many in Berlin beg to differ.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles

After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Dysfunctional Giants: GM Joe Schoen's reported handling of veteran player's release one of many puzzling moves

Schoen's handling of Nick McCloud raised eyebrows

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

How we met: ‘We’re like two pieces of a puzzle clicking together’

Brandon, 28, and Christine, 27, became close friends when they worked together at a Covid testing lab. Now they live in different countries, but make time to continue their friendship. When Brandon ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle

In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.

Wired - Jan. 10

Hottest year on record in 2024 breached global warming threshold, scientists say

Climate scientists say the global warming threshold of 1.5C above pre-industrial was breached in 2024, which was the hottest year on record.

NBC News - Jan. 10

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

BBC News - Jan. 10

World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024

Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

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