How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans
Saturday, 11 January 2025 () The week began with a biting cold snap that hammered much of the U.S., the product of a jet stream that slips out of its usual path more often these days. Then came the catastrophe of rampant and deadly wildfires in a California desiccated by extreme drought. And then the capper: meteorologists on Friday confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change. By Melina Walling.
The week showcased extreme weather contrasts across America.Initially, numerous regions in the United States experienced severe blizzards and prolonged freezing... IndiaTimes
Saturday, 11 January 2025 ()
