Monthly peer-reviewed journal on global warming and climate effects
The National Science Foundation has halted plans to remove or descale the Ocean Observatories Initiative, after lawmakers and scientists warned of risks to climate data, weather forecasts and coastal safety. An expert panel will assess future needs while equipment already removed will be redeployed. The move follows bipartisan pressure and a Senate bill to block decommissioning.
A mounting body of studies shows climate hazards are increasingly disrupting data centers worldwide, raising costs and threatening reliability. Insurers warn of higher premiums; operators push for water-efficient cooling and location strategies. With heat waves intensifying, a systemic rethink of cooling, water use, and siting is underway.
A new study in Nature Climate Change finds heat stress is spreading beyond traditional hot regions, with nights warming faster than days. The world’s population exposed to at least one day of extreme heat stress has risen to about 1 billion more people since the 1970s, and nights that stay warm hinder recovery after daytime heat.
A new Nature Climate Change study shows heat stress is expanding globally, with hotter nights intensifying risks. Europe faces record heat, sleep deprivation, and mounting health and infrastructure impacts as nights fail to cool. Authorities warn this will demand adaptation and resilience measures in coming years.