Nairobi among cities at high risk from ‘climate whiplash’

Drought, wildfire, floods: “Climate whiplash” hits western Mass

Earlier this month, when Massachusetts released its latest drought map, the picture was one that has become familiar over the last half year: swaths of the state, including the Connecticut River Valley, colored ominously in dark orange.  The region is again facing a critical drought as spring approaches, the map warned. That, in turn, raises the risk of wildfires. If that sounds familiar, it’s because the same was true this past fall, when fires…

Nairobi among cities at high risk from ‘climate whiplash’

Fast-growing African cities, including Kenya‘s capital city Nairobi, are experiencing what scientists describe as ‘climate whiplash’ – a phenomenon that causes dramatic shifts in flooding and droughts. These extreme weather conditions pose a risk for urban populations and prevent communities from accessing clean water worldwide, according to a new study released last week by the […]