2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever

2024 closes out as world’s warmest year ever

Data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service shows global temperature anomalies reached between 1.5 and 1.6 degrees Celsius (between 2.7 and 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit), making 2024 the warmest year on record. In 2023, temperatures were 1.48 degrees Celsius (2.66 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the 1850-1900 pre-industrial levels, according to the European Union-supported agency.

Millions in Northeast face flood threat from rapid snowmelt as warmer temperatures fuel soaking rains

Millions in Northeast face flood threat from rapid snowmelt as warmer temperatures fuel soaking rains

More than 240 million people across the U.S. will be getting some relief from the recent bitter blast of arctic air, but for those living and working in the Northeast, that increase in temperatures coupled with rounds of heavy rain expected to push through the region this week has forecasters concerned about flooding due to rapid snowmelt.