The National Hurricane Center is testing a new forecast graphic to replace the familiar "cone of uncertainty."
Why it matters: The cone of uncertainty graphic, which dates to 2002, shows the probable track of the center of a storm and does not include the extent of its hazards. This risks downplaying a storm's impact.
The UN's next climate summit will be an "enabling COP," focused on drastically scaling up climate finance and making bold emissions reduction commitments.
Why it matters: Top UN climate official Simon Stiell delivered a speech this morning in Baku, Azerbaijan, envisioning what will happen if the world meets the climate challenge and avoids devastating impacts of climate change.
