Climate

There is no denying that the climate is changing, that is why NASA Global Climate Change has a page dedicated to "Vital Signs of the Planet," which includes statements from 18 different scientific societies, noting the reality and seriousness of the issue. There is an uncomfortable consensus among the brightest minds of the scientific community: the world's dependence on fossil fuels is warming the planet at an unprecedented rate, and with dire consequences.

The severity and frequency of storms are rapidly increasing, leaving some of the world's most vulnerable populations in even more precarious situations. Flooding and drought, storm surges, hurricanes, mudslides, tornadoes, earthquakes: humankind is under siege by a natural world thrown into disarray.

There has never been a more pivotal time to care about our planet and to put action behind our words-to begin the slow process of righting the injustices done to the earth and water, before it is too late.

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Climate change spurs more powerful storms

When Hurricane Ida hit, it intensified overnight and in a matter of hours became a Category 4 storm. That rapid acceleration of strength urges questions about what could be going on and how climate change might be impacting the Atlantic Ocean-as well as the storms created within it.

The Invisible Reach of Climate Change

Most Canadians are aware of the costs of climate change, both the near-term effects that we already see, as well as the dramatic long-term changes yet to come. Few have thought about an unseen threat that is rising, from below the earth. The vast frozen expanse of northern Canada

The Weather Phenomenon That Recently Hit California

When the rain began to fall in California and did not stop, residents took to social media with glee. Rain boots that had not seen moisture in months surfaced from the backs of closets as there was a near-audible collective sigh of relief for Californians. Many were thinking that the deluge

Neil Mitchell on NASA innovation in mitigating and managing the effects of climate change

NASA, with one of its core missions being to study Earth and improve aircraft efficiency, seems synonymous with innovation and pushing boundaries. Some efforts that stem from NASA's engineering/techy crew

Neil Mitchell: Comprehensive Meteorological Report Proves Tech Advancements Have Saved Lives

Extreme weather has become the new norm as communities around the world are plagued by drought, fire, flood, mudslides, earthquakes and an assortment of other bizarre powers of nature.

Neil Mitchell Talks New Tech, A New Scientific Discipline In Climate-impacted World

Arguably, the most unpredictable forces in the world are people and weather. Data seems to back that up. Overall losses from 980 world-wide natural catastrophes in 2020 totaled $210 billion dollars

Fire and Then Flood: Why Wildfires Create Further Danger

It is the kind of thing that keeps emergency managers awake at night. If there is fire, then there is often flood. And it is not just any kind of flood, but often intense fast-moving mudflows that sweep through areas causing cataclysmic damage.

Flooding and Aging Infrastructure

Mid-July floods in central Europe caused alarming damage, with at least 199 people losing their lives and at least 300 still unaccounted for in Germany and Belgium. The graphic photos from the disaster show submerged vehicles, floating homes, victims dramatically rescued

Hope and Potential: Canada's Climate Change Opportunity

Talking about the benefits of climate change is an unfamiliar and somewhat unsettling exercise. The warnings of climate change are dire, and rightly so. At the same time, humanity will also be required to live with and adapt to a changing planet.

Big Data's Potential Impact on Responding To and Solving Effects of Climate Change

The intersection of data and science has always existed. The relationship between data and science continues to grow, bolstered by new tools for data collection, aggregation, analysis, and categorization. Applications for data-driven solutions