Are rising temperatures fueling ALL extreme weather? | DW News

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Published 2024-05-17
Extreme heat, floods and storms in Asia, the U.S, Brazil and beyond threaten billions of people globally. Many of the disasters are fueled by humans burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. But not all of them. We take a closer look at the world's most recent natural disasters and what impact climate change is having on them.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MrChillerNo1
    I studies Environmental Studies in ETH Zurich in 2009 and already then we knew the answer is "Yes". Higher average temperature means higher potential in energy, means bigger potential differences that get equalized in weather events, leading to stronger weather effects: Stronger storms, stronger winds, stronger rain, stronger heat... Its really not rocket science. Nothing we have seen so far is a suprise.
  • Alternative title "Is my brain tumor to blame for ALL of my headaches?". Hmm... very interesting question indeed.
  • @sockhal4595
    The title is dumb. Higher temperature means more energy into the atmosphere, so yeah higher risk of extreme weather events.
  • Can this video be played in Florida since the words “climate change “ are outlawed?
  • @sunnypedaal
    When you piss with too many too often in your aquarium there will come a time that the balance of the water disturbs and it will become onlivable for the fish inside ❤ It is not high math 😢
  • @afonsojrf
    In Porto Alegre, hey had end with the department of pluvial water just to build in the shore; 20 years of neoliberal austerity in Rio Grande...
  • @slowpace6641
    Maybe now it´s not a clear statement at all, but seens that Earth´s temperature will not stop to rise and we will be very able to answer this question....
  • @Betehadeso
    What puzzles me is the decision in the Netherlands to cut back on climate change efforts in the coming 10 years, why is that?
  • @coleorum
    No part of our atmosphere exists in isolation. All is connected so all weather events, extreme or otherwise, are influenced by global warming.
  • Philippines are now is experience intense heat. Stay cool everyone.
  • Philippines hot and dry season is already unbearable. It's very hot and humid that you're feel very warm, sweaty and sticky. Even in the high mountainous areas of the Philippines like Baguio City with more than 6000 ft or 1,830 meters high is also feeling the unusual effect of the heat. Before, during dry season or summer time their climate was still bearable with an average high temperature of only 24 degrees celcius / 75 degrees fahrenheit. Their homes, hospitals, commercial buildings etc. have no ACs/ Fans before. Now, they're already forced to use electric/ rechargeable fans for the first time because of the hot weather specially at noon to afternoon reaching as high as 32 degrees celcius / 90 degrees fahrenheit. In the low lying areas of the Philippines, we are dwelling with extreme heat ranging from 43- 47 degrees celcius and some parts of the country reaching as high as 53 degrees celcius/ almost 130 degrees fahrenheit. There are already reported number of deaths because of heat stroke. In my 35 years of existence living in the low area of the Philippines, since 2023 to present time the heat is no longer tolerable. I am now forced to bath for atleast 2-3 times a day and changing clothes for 3 times. Before, it was still bearable you don't need to bath or change your clothes for many times. There was a time that during summer I don't bath or change my clothes.
  • @daemondsconcero
    How do warm waters cause hurricanes? a) Evaporation Engine: Warm water acts like a giant evaporator, heating the air above it and causing water to evaporate. This creates moist, warm air close to the ocean's surface. b) Rising Air, Building Clouds: As warm, moist air rises, it cools and condenses into clouds. This condensation process releases a tremendous amount of heat, further warming the air and fueling its upward rise. This creates a powerful convection current. c) Low Pressure & Winds: As air rises and condenses, it creates a low-pressure zone at the ocean's surface. Surrounding air rushes in to fill this low-pressure zone, generating winds. d) Coriolis Effect & Rotation: Earth's rotation (Coriolis effect) deflects these winds, causing them to spiral inwards. This inward spiraling motion is what gives a hurricane its characteristic rotation. e) Intensity & Warmth: The warmer the ocean water, the more evaporation and heat energy is available for the storm. This creates a stronger convection current, lower pressure, faster winds, and a more intense hurricane. What’s the purpose of hurricanes? a) Heat Redistribution: The Earth receives more heat energy from the sun near the equator than at the poles. Hurricanes help redistribute this heat by transferring warm, moist air from the tropics towards temperate zones. This helps maintain a more balanced global temperature. b) Freshwater & Nutrient Transport: Hurricanes can bring much-needed rainfall to drought-stricken areas. Additionally, strong winds and waves can stir up ocean sediments, rich in nutrients, and redistribute them along coastlines. This can be beneficial for some marine ecosystems. Consequences of hurricanes a) Storm Surge: This is the biggest killer in hurricanes. It's the rise in ocean water caused by the storm's powerful winds pushing a wall of water onshore. This surge can be incredibly destructive, flooding coastal areas and sweeping away buildings. b) Inland Flooding: Heavy rains associated with hurricanes can cause major flooding far inland, even hundreds of miles from the coast. Fast-moving floodwaters can be incredibly dangerous, sweeping away people and vehicles. c) Wind Damage: Destructive winds can cause buildings to collapse, trees to fall, and debris to become airborne. These can all cause injuries and fatalities. d) Indirect Impacts: Power outages, lack of clean water, and hazardous materials spills can all pose dangers after a hurricane. In some cases, carbon monoxide poisoning can occur if people use generators or grills improperly during power outages. I think global warming has titled the scale in favour of more aggressive hurricanes, hence the negative impact. In any case, Jesus has inordinate powers over natures forces.
  • I hope the mental activists from Germany will see this and glue themselves again. Keep encouraging them.
  • It's the rising greed of big business, religions and politicians that's causing this!