Extreme weather is battering the world. What’s the cause?

The World Meteorological Organization reports 2024 has been particularly bad for extreme weather, with droughts, extreme heat, and floods causing severe damage globally. Climate change is increasing the likelihood and intensity of such events by adding more moisture to the atmosphere and warming temperatures. Studies show recent heatwaves in India and floods in Brazil were made significantly more likely by climate change. While extreme weather occurred naturally in the past, human-caused climate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of these disasters. Photo: Reuters