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More than 1,200 volunteer scientists are advancing weather and climate research through the American Meteorological Society, organizing conferences, reviewing groundbreaking research, and making critical weather predictions possible. These behind-the-scenes heroes are building the next generation of meteorologists while strengthening communities against extreme weather.
Portugal just secured EU approval for a €250 million program to help forests bounce back from wildfires and extreme weather. The fund will run through 2029, supporting landowners who restore damaged forests and rebuild what climate disasters destroyed.
A landmark legal decision could ensure human rights protections for millions of Africans displaced by climate disasters. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights is preparing an opinion that may transform how nations help families forced from their homes by floods and extreme weather.
Chinese-owned automaker MG just beat industry giants to launch the first mass-produced solid-state battery electric vehicle, arriving in Europe before 2026 ends. The breakthrough technology promises safer batteries that can't catch fire and perform better in extreme weather.
Want a lush garden without the daily watering struggle? These six climbing plants thrive in India's extreme weather, transforming bare walls into cascading green havens with almost zero effort.
When extreme weather knocks out power, well-insulated homes can keep families safe for days longer than average homes. A major study shows simple upgrades could mean the difference between life and death.
A groundbreaking agricultural technology company just secured major funding to protect hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers from climate disasters. The investment will expand storage solutions and financing that help farmers survive extreme weather and crop losses.
Instead of dumping 70,000 tonnes of debris in landfills, Auckland is creating an "urban mine" of reusable materials from homes destroyed by floods and cyclones. The city is building a smarter, more sustainable future from the wreckage of extreme weather.
After the USDA deleted climate resources farmers needed, nonprofits sued and won access to critical weather planning tools. The settlement ensures farmers can prepare for extreme weather even if government websites change again.
Letting feral horses and cattle roam freely creates landscapes that bounce back faster from droughts and extreme weather. A five-year study in Denmark shows these animals naturally build the diverse, resilient ecosystems Europe desperately needs as climate change intensifies.
Scientists created a breakthrough method that tracks extreme weather events with unprecedented accuracy, giving communities worldwide the power to better prepare for heat waves, floods, and droughts. The tool is already helping researchers understand and adapt to climate challenges across every continent.
Indian farmers are using artificial intelligence to grow crops year-round despite extreme weather, tripling yields and cutting losses by nearly a quarter. This tech revolution is transforming one of the world's oldest professions into its smartest.
After severe flooding forced evacuations in Kenitra Province, Morocco, every single family has safely returned home. Authorities carefully inspected each area before allowing residents back, proving that preparedness and cooperation save lives.
After 40 consecutive days of rain that broke a 67-year record, France finally saw dry skies return this week. Rivers are receding and communities are recovering from what became the wettest February since measurements began.
Scotland's whisky distilleries are transforming winter flooding into a solution for summer droughts. Simple landscape tricks like leaky dams and restored wetlands could help the whole UK bounce between extreme weather.
Australia switched on more renewable electricity in the final three months of 2025 than any other quarter in history. The country's clean energy transition just proved it can power millions of homes while keeping the lights on during extreme weather.
Researchers can now follow water's global journey using tiny atomic clues, creating the most accurate picture yet of how water moves across Earth. This breakthrough helps predict extreme weather and understand climate change impacts on future water patterns.
High schools across America are training students for clean energy careers, even as federal funding disappears. Young people who've lived through extreme weather are eager to learn skills that could help save the planet.
Scientists discover that overlooked freshwater creatures act as nature's climate engineers, physically reshaping rivers and wetlands in ways that could help ecosystems survive rising temperatures and extreme weather. The revelation comes as researchers call for urgent attention to these powerful but understudied allies.
A mining company in Western Australia is building wind turbines that can keep generating power even during cyclones. The 133 MW project uses specially designed turbines and AI technology to turn extreme weather into an advantage.
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