Hurricane Melissa tore across the Caribbean in late October 2025, striking Jamaica with record 185 mph winds and catastrophic rain. It was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever observed, but what made it exceptional wasn’t just its power — it was how quickly it intensified and how slowly it moved. Scientists point to unusually warm Caribbean waters, about 2–3 °C above average, as the main fuel. That deep ocean heat allowed the storm to strengthen instead of weakening, a hallmark of a changing climate. Rising sea temperatures now give hurricanes more energy, while higher sea levels push storm surge further inland. In Jamaica, whole towns were flooded; in Haiti, rivers burst their banks and dozens died.

Melissa became a rea... Continue Reading

The first half of 2025 has become the most expensive six-month stretch of climate disasters in U.S. history. Fourteen separate events each caused more than $1 billion in damage, adding up to about $101 billion in total losses, according to new analysis from the nonprofit Climate Central.

The biggest driver was the Los Angeles wildfire in January, which destroyed around 16,000 buildings, led to roughly 400 indirect deaths, and cost an estimated $61 billion. It now ranks among the most expensive disasters in U.S. history and is the only event in the top ten not caused by a hurricane. Across the rest of the country, severe storms, floods, and other extremes added to the toll, underscoring how climate-related destruction is no longer... Continue Reading

A massive fire in the southwestern corner of France has burned over 40,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the country since 1949. One person has died and another twelve injured from the blaze. Although it continues to burn, authorities say it is finally contained.

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef just experienced the largest coral decline in nearly 40 years. The northern and southern regions saw severe bleaching, mostly due to heat stress from climate change. Cyclones and coral-eating starfish added to the damage, and scientists warn the reef may be approaching a tipping point where it can’t recover between disasters.

Coral is crucial to ocean life. Often called the sea’s architect, it builds reef systems that support about 25% of all marine species. Reefs also protect coastlines, support local economies through fishing and tourism, and hold potential for future medical discoveries. When coral suffers, entire ecosystems and communities are at risk.

It’s been a hot summer so far. More so than any year I remember.

Catastrophic events are occurring more frequently, leading to substantial financial losses for insurers. For instance, the 2025 California wildfires have resulted in estimated insured losses of up to $50 billion, consuming a significant portion of reinsurers’ catastrophe budgets for the year. Similarly, in Texas, homeowners’ insurance premiums have surged by 43% since 2023, driven by escalating natural disaster-related losses. In high-risk areas, major insurers are withdrawing, leaving homeowners with limited options. In California, companies like State Farm and Allstate have reduced their presence, leading to a surge in demand for surplus line insurers—unregulated carriers that offer less consumer protection and higher premiums. Florida... Continue Reading

As residents of Tampa and other parts of Florida are still recovering from the widespread flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago, they now face the looming threat of Hurricane Milton. Forecasted to strike on Wednesday night, meteorologists warn that Milton could be a historic storm for Florida’s west coast, a region that hasn’t seen a major hurricane in decades. Experts are especially concerned because the area, vulnerable after recent storms, may not withstand another severe event so soon.

Moreover, climate scientists are increasingly pointing to the role of climate change in the intensification of these storms. Warmer ocean temperatures, fueled by global warming, are contributing to the rapid intensifica... Continue Reading

Really excited that Big Tech is investing billions in cleaning up their carbon footprints by sourcing electricity from nuclear plants. Thoughts?

Another devastating fire is raging through Northern California right now near Chico. What makes it even worse is that the fire started because of arson, and an individual has been arrested for pushing a burning car into a gully, which triggered the massive blaze. I hope people in the area stay safe.

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, said: ‘We have to start to get back in love with smaller vehicles. It’s super important for our society and for EV adoption’. Large, heavy EVs require a larger, more expensive battery — making it challenging to sell these larger vehicles profitably.