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The billion-dollar disaster dataset, which was previously managed by NOAA and shut down by the Trump administration, has been revived by Climate Central, providing crucial data on the economic impact of climate-related disasters in the US, including record wildfires, with ongoing updates expected.
Myrtle Beach's allergy season has lengthened by 48 days since 1970, ranking it seventh in the United States for the most drastic change. Warmer winters, attributed to climate change, are driving the longer allergy seasons, with the city experiencing a three-degree Fahrenheit increase since the 1970s. This poses a significant problem for those with allergies or asthma, particularly impacting the elderly population and adding financial strain due to increased asthma management expenses. While Myrtle Beach isn't listed as a top place to live for asthmatics, other cities in South Carolina have been identified as challenging places to live with asthma and pollen allergies.
A new analysis by Climate Central reveals how previous host cities of UN climate summits could be submerged by rising sea levels if global warming continues unchecked. The analysis uses peer-reviewed projections and local elevation data to illustrate the potential impact of a 3-degree Celsius warming scenario. With the world currently on track to warm up to 2.9 degrees, coastal communities, low-lying countries, and small island states are at risk. The survival of these areas depends on urgent action to cut carbon pollution and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The upcoming COP28 will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Earth's coastal cities.
Earth has experienced its hottest 12-month period on record, with temperatures in October surpassing historical records. Global temperatures have now exceeded 1.3 degrees Celsius of warming since pre-industrial levels, nearing the 1.5-degree Celsius limit set by the Paris Agreement. A report by Climate Central reveals that mean temperatures from November 2022 to October 2023 exceeded 30-year norms in 170 countries, exposing 99% of the global population to above-average warmth. Additionally, around 5.8 billion people experienced at least 30 days of above-average temperatures, three times more likely due to climate change. The United Nations climate conference, COP28, is expected to address these alarming temperature records.
A recent analysis by Climate Central reveals that over 40 million people in the United States live in urban heat islands, where temperatures are elevated by at least 8 degrees Fahrenheit due to the replacement of natural land cover with buildings and pavement. The study highlights how certain populations are disproportionately affected by global warming, with cities like New York, Houston, and Los Angeles housing over a million people impacted by the urban heat island effect. Experts warn that higher temperatures in urban areas pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable communities, and suggest solutions such as increasing green spaces, using reflective materials, and planting trees to mitigate the impact of urban heat islands.