From snowstorms to infernos: A week of climate crisis disrupt American lives
Saturday, 11 January 2025 () The week showcased extreme weather contrasts across America.Initially, numerous regions in the United States experienced severe blizzards and prolonged freezing temperatures, attributed to increasingly frequent jet stream deviations. Subsequently, California faced devastating wildfires, with strong winds propelling flames through drought-affected areas, resulting in Los Angeles' most severe wildfire incident on record.The situation intensified when leading meteorological organisations verified that 2024 surpassed all previous temperature records globally. More concerning was the announcement from four of six monitoring agencies that Earth had exceeded a crucial warming limit for an entire year, a threshold considered vital for preventing severe climate change impacts.Scientists indicate this intense week of weather extremes exemplifies the ongoing climate emergency, with similar events expected to continue.
Saturday, 11 January 2025 ()
