The cork holding back the Atlantic Ocean's tropical storm activity popped off this week, with a record set for the most tropical storms to form so quickly.
Japan will begin releasing more than 1 million metric tons of treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean starting Thursday.
Why it matters: Though the plan has been deemed safe by the International Atomic Energy Agency, it has faced pushback from fishing groups and neighboring countries.
CEO optimism about the economy has trickled down into their organizations, a new PwC survey reveals.
Why it matters: Senior business leaders have plenty to worry about already as the effects of extreme weather threaten worker safety and supply chains, the labor market remains in favor of employees and the AI arms race raises more questions every day about the way we live and work.
Why it matters: Where the debate leads may shape the future of the direct air capture (DAC) industry, and the ability of countries to meet climate goals.
President Biden said while visiting the charred remains of thewildfire-devastated town of Lahaina on Maui Island that he's focused on rebuilding Hawai'i "for the long term and doing it together."
The big picture: Thirteen days on from the deadliest fires in the U.S. for over a century igniting, Biden promised the U.S. government would support Maui and Hawai'i "for as long as it takes," adding: "The whole country will be with you."
Ecuadorians voted on Sunday to ban oil drilling in a part of the Amazon rainforest that's considered one of the most biodiverse regions in the world and is home to some of the last Indigenous peoples living in isolation.
Why it matters: The results of the historic referendum will require Ecuador's national oil company, Petroecuador, to close all of its active oil wells and remove all infrastructure from a portion of Yasuní National Park within a year.
New rainfall records were set across Los Angeles County after Tropical Storm Hilary crossed into Southern California near Palm Springs on Sunday evening after earlier making landfall in Mexico.
The big picture: It's rare for a tropical storm to hit the region. The storm is bringing the likelihood of "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" to parts of the U.S. Southwest through Monday, while prompting unprecedented tropical storm warnings for Los Angeles and San Diego.
The era of simultaneous climate disasters is here to stay. This new reality is now on full display from Texas to the Northwest Territories of Canada.
Why it matters: The climate impacts this summer are a mere preview of what the planet will look like after warming at least 1.5°C (2.7°F) above preindustrial levels.
Hawai'i's catastrophic wildfires haven't just stolen lives,destroyed an entire town anddisplaced thousands of residents.The devastation has also damagedcrop cultivation.
The big picture: The impact of theblazes on small-scale farmers and local food production is going to take years to rebuild.
Tropical Storm Hilary's intense rains were flooding roads in Southern California and posing a threat to much of the U.S. Southwest overnight after crossing the border from Mexico on Sunday.
The big picture: California is in a state of emergency due to this extremely rare event that's caused thousands of flights to be delayed or canceled. Climate change has increased the likelihood and intensity of heavy rainfall that can cause catastrophic flooding, studies show.
