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1. Understanding Stratosphere-Troposphere Interactions and Forecast Challenges of Monsoon Weather Extremes

Author

Fadnavis, Suvarna, Mukhopadhyay, Parthasarathi, Rajagopal, E.N., Valsala, Vinu, von Hobe, Marc, and Muller, Rolf

Subjects
Rain and rainfall, Atmospheric chemistry, Extreme weather, Ecosystems, Weather forecasting, Hydrology, Hydrologic cycle, Storms -- South Asia -- India -- United States -- Germany, Climatic changes, Troposphere, Business, Earth sciences
Abstract

International Workshop on Stratosphere-Troposphere Interactions and Prediction of Monsoon Weather Extremes (STIPMEX) What: This workshop was held to assess the influence of stratosphere-troposphere Interaction processes on extreme weather against the backdrop of frequent extreme weather events and to explore future pathways for prediction of monsoon weather extremes. When: 2-7 June 2024 Where: Pune, India KEYWORDS: Climate change; Convective storms; Hydrologic cycle; Atmospheric chemistry, 1. Introduction The extreme weather events cause a large damage to life and ecosystem. Since the last few decades, there has been an increase in extreme weather events in South [...]

Published
2024

2. Integrity, authenticity, accountability: the art of responsible leadership: As executives and organizations struggle to deal with an increasingly turbulent and complex world, Mias De Klerk offers a detailed framework for becoming a caring and ethical leader

Subjects
Sustainable development, Executives -- Ethical aspects, Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Environmental protection, Business
Abstract

Societies around the world are grappling with escalating inequality, poverty, and the destructive impacts of climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has declared climate change a global [...]

Published
2024

3. Ready, set, decarbonize: Material science's role in achieving carbon neutrality

Author

Lee, Zshelyz

Subjects
Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Business, Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries
Abstract

No matter where you and your company are in your decarbonization journey, there are steps to get you started or to accelerate your initiatives towards carbon neutrality. The challenge, in [...]

Published
2024

4. How Network Rail is tackling climate change

Author

Preston, Robert

Subjects
Extreme weather, Railroads, Climatic changes, Business, Transportation industry
Abstract

Britain's infrastructure manager is spending 2.8bn [pounds sterling] over the next five years to mitigate the impact on its network of climate change and the extreme weather that it produces. [...]

Published
2024

5. CenterPoint Energy collaborating with Technosylva to monitor for extreme events

Subjects
CenterPoint Energy Inc., Extreme weather, Electric utilities, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

CenterPoint Energy 'announced an agreement to work with Technosylva, a global leader in wildfire science and extreme weather risk mitigation solutions, to utilize predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to better [...]

Published
2024

6. Climate change is making the monsoon more dangerous

Subjects
India -- Environmental aspects, Extreme weather, Monsoons -- Observations, Climatic changes -- Environmental aspects, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

IN THE EARLY hours of June 28th your correspondent was woken by an almighty crash of thunder. The other side of the street had vanished behind a wall of water: [...]

Published
2024

7. Tea prices set to increase after extreme weather hits growers

Subjects
Extreme weather, Farmers, Company pricing policy, Business, Food and beverage industries, Business, international
Abstract

Tea prices risk boiling over following a spate of extreme weather events that have heaped misery on growers in India. The price of everyday teabags - already up as much [...]

Published
2024

8. Procurement: The missing link between sustainability and profitability?

Author

Thill, Yves, Kasi, Vijay, and Dassu, Imran

Subjects
Sustainable development, Extreme weather, Logistics, Business, general, Business
Abstract

De-carbonizing the end-to-end value chain is now an imperative--for the planet and for business. Customers, shareholders and employees demand it, and governments are rushing to mandate it. Procurement is a [...]

Published
2023

9. Extreme Weather Influences: On and Off the Field

Author

Fech, John C. and Jakubowski, Bradley R.

Subjects
Extreme weather, Agricultural industry, Business, Sports, sporting goods and toys industry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Abstract

Wide fluctuations in moisture, temperature and wind patterns make small problems into big ones. A few manifestations of these include anthracnose, pythium blight and take all patch, billbug and white [...]

Published
2023

10. East Coast's first atmospheric river of the season will drive wild weather this week

Subjects
Extreme weather, Storms -- Massachusetts, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Ben Noll A roller coaster of weather is headed to the central and eastern United States. An atmospheric river will hit the region Wednesday, bringing the potential for flooding [...]

Published
2024

12. Where climate change poses the most and least risk to American homeowners

Subjects
Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Michael J. Coren; Naema Ahmed; Kevin Crowe CAPE CORAL, Fla. -- In 2017, Angela and Donald Brudos moved to a modest, ranch-style house where the Caloosahatchee River empties into [...]

Published
2024

13. Tulane School of Architecture receives nearly $3M for new center

Subjects
Extreme weather, Architecture, Climatic changes, Beach erosion, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Meghan Keen-Boehm, Managing Editor The Tulane School of Architecture has received $2.91 million for a new Center on Climate Change and Urbanism. The donation came from an anonymous donor. [...]

Published
2024

14. Farming unions call for greater support with extreme weather

Subjects
Extreme weather, Agricultural industry, Agriculture, Agricultural societies, Business, Food and beverage industries, Business, international
Abstract

UK farming unions have urged support from retailer CEOs in the face of prolonged extreme weather. Exceptional rainfall and a succession of storms had aected the livestock, arable and horticultural [...]

Published
2024

15. Storm Shutters Protect Maine Homes Amid Increasing Storm Frequency

Subjects
Extreme weather, Homeowners, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

CanvasWorks Inc. of Kennebunk, Maine, Experiences Unprecedented Growth Following Extreme Weather Events KENNEBUNK, Maine, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With storms increasing in frequency and intensity along the New England [...]

Published
2024

17. Navigating the Waves: Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness in a Changing Climate

Subjects
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004, Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Sanjay Srivastava - Temily Baker - Nawarat Perawattanasaku BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 04 (IPS) - This year's World Tsunami Awareness Day presents a moment of reflection 20 years on from [...]

Published
2024

18. What the Great Gale of 1824 taught us about extreme weather

Subjects
Extreme weather, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-October 31, 2024-: What the Great Gale of 1824 taught us about extreme weather (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:31102024 November is the 200th anniversary of the Great Gale of 1824. [...]

Published
2024

19. Sceye Partners with NASA and USGS to Address Climate Change from the Stratosphere

Subjects
Methane, Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Wildfires, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Strategic collaborations above 60,000 feet unlocks new potential for traffic and climate management, earth observation and imaging, methane, storm, and wildfire detection, and more ROSWELL, N.M., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ [...]

Published
2024

20. VULCAN REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

Subjects
Vulcan Materials Co. -- Company sales and earnings -- International economic relations, Wake Stone Corp. -- Company sales and earnings -- International economic relations, Extreme weather, Sand, gravel and stone industry -- International economic relations -- Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Solid Execution Drives Margin Expansion Despite Extreme Weather Disruptions Uniquely Positioned Aggregates Business Supports Earnings Growth BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC), the nation's [...]

Published
2024

21. When is a Heat Wave Just a Heat Wave, and When is it Climate Change?

Subjects
United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-October 29, 2024-: When is a Heat Wave Just a Heat Wave, and When is it Climate Change? (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:29102024 When extreme weather events occur, can we [...]

Published
2024

22. CKR SOLAR & STORAGE HELPS TAMPA ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY MAINTAIN POWER THROUGH HURRICANE MILTON

Subjects
Hurricane Milton, 2024 -- Evaluation, Assisted living facilities -- Evaluation, Extreme weather, Power failure, Hurricanes, Energy management systems -- Evaluation, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

LAND O LAKES, Fla., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Country Place Assisted Living Facility, an assisted living facility based in Tampa, Florida, was prepared for Hurricane Milton with the [...]

Published
2024

23. New Conning Study - 91% of insurance executives believe climate risk a threat

Subjects
United States. Securities and Exchange Commission, Executives, Extreme weather, Ecosystems, Financial markets, Climatic changes, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The issue of assessing and managing climate change risk, both physical and transitional, has become increasingly important in the insurance industry. Potential impacts [...]

Published
2024

24. New loss prevention tool helps ships navigate heavy weather

Subjects
Extreme weather, Ships, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-October 16, 2024-: New loss prevention tool helps ships navigate heavy weather (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:16102024 Extreme weather incidents are increasing across the globe and the impact on cargo [...]

Published
2024

25. CenterPoint Energy Announces Collaboration with Technosylva to Advance Resilience and Monitor System Assets for Extreme Weather Events

Subjects
CenterPoint Energy Inc., Extreme weather, Electric utilities, Machine learning, Wildfires, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Collaboration Leverages Technosylva's Advanced AI and Machine Learning to Strengthen Resilience and Prepare for Extreme Weather HOUSTON, Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, a leading electric and natural gas [...]

Published
2024

26. Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness Covered on All Access with Andy Garcia Program

Subjects
Natural disasters, Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Content provider, Wildfires, Emergency management, Content provider, Content delivery service, Business, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

All Access with Andy Garcia collaborates with content providers to discuss different preparation methods to help people through their next natural disaster. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Climate [...]

Published
2024

28. A MELTING POT OF OPPORTUNITY: Rising global temperatures and extreme weather is spurring demand for climate-adaptive cosmetics

Subjects
Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Cosmetics -- Supply and demand, Business, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, Business, international
Abstract

As heatwaves become more intense, frequent and prolonged, demand is growing for humidity-proof make-up, with consumers seeking hacks, routines and products that prevent cosmetics from melting away as temperatures rise. [...]

Published
2024

30. (Opinion) Project 25 is a blueprint to harm our health and environment

Author

Cohen, Michael

Subjects
Water quality, Extreme weather, Mental health, Stress (Psychology), Natural resources, Volunteerism, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

From my volunteer work over the past 30 years with environmental and health education and advocacy organizations, I've learned that there is an inextricable link between a healthy environment and [...]

Published
2024

31. A Hot Market: Insurers Launch Climate-Related Businesses as Green Tech Grows: Startups and legacy carriers compete to insure renewable energy projects and protect against extreme weather catastrophes

Author

Dopp, Terrence

Subjects
Extreme weather, Green technology, Insurance industry -- Green market -- Product enhancement, Insurance industry, Product enhancement, Business, Insurance
Abstract

Like many others who've founded startups in burgeoning fields, Jason Kaminsky traded a trendy standing desk in a corporate office for a more utilitarian Ikea workstation in his co-founder's living [...]

Published
2023

33. Ben Noll joins The Post's Climate and Environment team as a Weather Reporter

Subjects
Extreme weather, Journalists, Climate, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: WashPostPR Announcement from Climate and Environment Editor Zachary Goldfarb, Deputy Climate and Environment Editor Juliet Eilperin and Weather Editor Paulina Firozi: We are delighted to announce that Ben Noll, [...]

Published
2024

34. Buying for the long haul: How to choose a resilient house

Subjects
Extreme weather, Power failure, Climatic changes, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Michele Lerner After a hot stormy summer, homeowners are more aware than ever of the toll that extreme temperatures, high winds, torrential rain and power outages can have on [...]

Published
2024

35. How life-threatening are heat waves going to be with global warming?

Subjects
Extreme weather, Global warming, Air pollution, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Editorial Board As climate change continues to dial up the thermostat, a future of more extreme weather looms. Already in 2020, a study detected multiple instances in which the [...]

Published
2024

37. Maine awarded $69 million grant to address climate change

Subjects
Extreme weather, Climatic changes, Business, General interest, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Penelope Overton Jul. 26The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Friday it is giving Maine a $69 million grant to help underserved communities develop and implement new strategies to protect [...]

Published
2024

38. Companies are reshaping operations to cope with a changing climate

Subjects
Consolidated Edison Inc., Extreme weather, Business relocation, Electric utilities, Storms -- United States, Wildfires, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: David J. Lynch Major utilities are relocating substations to escape rising waters and wildfires. Manufacturers are establishing redundant production lines to guard against storms that could idle their plants. [...]

Published
2024

39. Here's what extreme weather means for life in three refugee camps

Subjects
Extreme weather, Refugees, Landslides -- South Sudan -- Bangladesh, Refugee camps, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Sarah Raza Every day, it's the heat that wakes up Hamda al-Marzouq. The temperatures at her refugee camp in Jordan regularly climb to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, forcing her to [...]

Published
2024

40. Heat is the deadliest form of extreme weather. Why are fatalities so hard to track?

Subjects
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiologists, Extreme weather, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Ruby Mellen As blazing heat settled over the state last month, Idaho's health department received news that two residents had died due to heat-related causes. They made an unusual [...]

Published
2024

41. The SOS Foundation Research: Extreme Weather Can Can Impact health, mental wellbeing of Employees and Their Families

Subjects
Workers, Extreme weather, Mental health, Meteorological research, Business, Business, international, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

As extreme weather events intensify across the world, organisations face mounting risks to both operations and their workforces, reports the SOS Foundation, an organization releasing research into the pressing issue. [...]

Published
2024

42. The Hidden Costs of Extreme Weather: 40 percent of Organisations Fail to Support Mental Health of Impacted Employees Reported by the International SOS Foundation

Subjects
Workers, Extreme weather, Mental health, Business, Business, international, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

As extreme weather events intensify across the world, organisations face mounting risks to both operations and their workforces, reports International SOS Foundation. The Foundation reported it is releasing research into [...]

Published
2024

46. Climate Risk Update: The Intersection of Physical Risk and nsurance Industry Developments

Subjects
Extreme weather, Banking industry, Climatic changes, Banking industry, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

BANKS AND INSURANCE companies are now recognizing that catastrophic weather events are becoming a major and inescapable risk factor--one that corporate risk managers worldwide must contend with as the exposure [...]

Published
2024

47. ADB Approves $30 Million Financing to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nepal

Subjects
Aquatic resources -- Nepal, Extreme weather, Development banks, Water -- Management, Climatic changes, Business, Business, international, Asian Development Bank
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-September 30, 2024-: ADB Approves $30 Million Financing to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nepal (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:30092024 MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a [...]

Published
2024

48. Rural Flood Resilience Partnership launched to help farmers and rural communities adapt to a changing climate

Subjects
Extreme weather, Floods -- United Kingdom, Climatic changes, Agricultural societies, Farmers, Business, Business, international, National Farmers Union
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-September 23, 2024-: Rural Flood Resilience Partnership launched to help farmers and rural communities adapt to a changing climate (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:22092024 Partnership unites six organisations including: Action [...]

Published
2024

50. Investing in an Era of Extreme Weather

Subjects
Natural disasters, Extreme weather, Financial markets, Investment companies -- Planning, Company business planning, Company investment, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-September 18, 2024-: Investing in an Era of Extreme Weather (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:18092024 by Marian Macindoe, Robert Klaber and Lori Keith, Parnassus Investments Weather events and the impacts [...]

Published
2024

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