Italy’s president and his counterparts in five European countries have demanded urgent moves to tackle the climate crisis after scorching heatwaves, wildfires and flooding.
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Violent storms and large tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest
At least 22 people died in the devastating storms and violent tornadoes that leveled entire communities in the South and Midwest Friday and Saturday and state leaders in the region have declared emergencies to respond to the damage. Among the victims were four people who were killed in structural collapses in Illinois. Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokesperson, Kevin Sur said Three of the fatalities followed the collapse of a residential structure in Crawford County, while the fourth person died after the roof collapsed at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere.
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Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake is drying out
Water levels at Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and South America’s largest, are dropping precipitously after an unprecedented winter heat wave. The shocking decline is affecting tourism, fishing and agriculture, which locals rely on to make a living.
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Earth has experienced its warmest August on record
Several continents simultaneously saw record-high temperatures last month. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth experienced its warmest August on record, in a continuation of extreme heat records being broken in 2023.
