Curated Video
The Fujiwara Effect: When Cyclones Collide
Learn about a meteorological phenomenon called the Fujiwara effect, which occurs when two nearby cyclones interact with each other and close the distance between their low pressure areas.
Curated Video
Understanding the Destructive Force of Hail
Discover what hail is and how it is formed during thunderstorms. This video discusses the specific conditions needed for hail to form and the differences between hail, snow, and sleet. It also highlights the hazards and damages that...
The Wall Street Journal
Focusing on Bank Risks
The main regulator of U.S. banks is putting a new emphasis on climate risk. Michael Hsu, acting head of the Office of Comptroller of the Currency will lay out what this scrutiny means for risk management and how it intersects with other...
Next Animation Studio
Hot exoplanet atmosphere can vaporize metals
A team of multinational scientists were able to look more closely into the environment of MASCARA-2 b, a large, scorching hot gaseous planet in our galaxy.
Curated Video
The Devastation of Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, a strong tropical cyclone hit the Southeastern United States. This storm became known as Hurricane Katrina. Learn about where Katrina landed and the devastation it caused.
Curated Video
How Tornadoes Form
Explore the fascinating and destructive phenomenon of tornadoes. From how they form to the rating scales used to measure their strength, we learn about the science behind these powerful storms. We also discuss important safety measures...
Next Animation Studio
‘Iron rain’ found on exoplanet
Scientists have found evidence of iron rain on an exoplanet hundreds of lightyears from Earth, according to new research.
Curated Video
The Power and Phenomenon of Lightning
In this video, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of lightning. From its electrostatic discharge to the formation of thunder, we learn about the specific conditions required for lightning to occur. The video also discusses the...
Curated Video
How Storms Get Their Names
This video explains the history and importance of the naming system for storms. It covers how storms were traditionally named after places, holidays, or objects but now follow a standardized system.
Sustainable Business Consulting
Physical Threats
How to asses physical threats to your company from climate change and social unrest; how business sustainability can help reduce these threats
Next Animation Studio
China and Russia researching atmosphere altering technology
China and Russia are testing technology that can manipulate areas of the atmosphere for potential military applications, reports the South China Morning Post.
Curated Video
The Donner Party’s Deadly Detour
Taking a shortcut in the unexplored American West was always a gamble – but for the Reed and Donner families it proved catastrophic.
Sustainable Business Consulting
What is Business Resilience
Explanation of what resiliency means and how thinking in terms of sustainability can decrease risk in your organization
NASA
NASA | Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space
Landslides are among the most common and dramatic natural hazards, reshaping landscapes -- and anything in their path. Tracking when and where landslides occur worldwide has historically been difficult, because of the lack of a...
Curated Video
The Devastation of Typhoon Haiyan
In November, 2013, a massive typhoon hit the Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia. Learn about the social, financial, and environmental damage Typhoon Haiyan caused.
NASA
NASA Satellites Help Farmers in Central America's Dry Corridor
Unexpected shocks from natural hazards can affect populations throughout the globe, threatening sustainable development and resilience. However, the impacts of these events, such as extreme precipitation or drought, disproportionately...
The Guardian
I had no idea hot summers could kill': how 'climate apartheid' divides Delhi
As the Earth continues to break new heat records, the UN is warning of a 'climate apartheid' between those who can afford to keep themselves cool and those who must live, work, suffer – and sometimes die – in the heat. In Delhi, where a...
NASA
AIRS: NASA Advances Our Understanding of Earth’s Climate
The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite has been scanning Earth for 20 years and now has a long enough record to help support climate change research. AIRS data on Earth’s atmosphere are improving...
Curated Video
Understanding Global Warming and Its Implications
This video discusses the concept of global warming and its impact on the environment. It explains the greenhouse effect, the role of carbon dioxide emissions, and the consequences of rising temperatures and climate change. It also...
Curated Video
Understanding Drought: Causes, Implications, and Mitigation Strategies
A drought happens when there is significantly less rainfall than usual in an area. Discover why droughts happen and what can be done to mitigate the impact of a drought.
Curated Video
Classifying Storms
In this video, we learn about the different scales used to classify storms in various regions around the world. These scales, such as the Saffir Simpson scale and the India Meteorological Department scale, help scientists and researchers...
NASA
NASA | Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions? "Now, direct evidence of the footprint or the fingerprint of global warming: we're seeing more frequent, more intense, and...
Curated Video
Exploring Space Weather
In this video, we explore the weather in space, focusing on the sun and its impact on Earth. We learn about solar wind, auroras, solar storms, and their effects on our communication systems and astronauts in space. The video highlights...
Curated Video
Understanding and Preparing for Hurricanes
This video provides an informative overview of hurricanes, explaining their characteristics, formation, and the potential damage they can cause. It also highlights the importance of forecasting and preparedness measures in mitigating the...