As the COP29 climate summit kicks off, the role of fossil fuels in the global energy mix is about to reach its peak. The striking
Category: Climate
How do the properties of the jet stream change in a warmer climate? What happens to the Eurasian snow cover in a changing climate? These are the topics you might find here, since in this section you can find the articles I have written about the climate.
After a record-shattering August, Longyearbyen (Svalbard) measures its warmest summer on record for the 3rd (!) consequecutive year. Moreover, with an average summer temperature of
The Hellmann number (H) is a cold index mainly used in The Netherlands and Germany. It is a measure of the cold occurring during the
Also in 2024, we continue with our “Climate Figure of the Day” series! Every day, I’ll be sharing a climate or climate change related figure.
2023 began in a way that perfectly foreshadowed the rest of the year. On the very first temperature measurement of the year, the Netherlands recorded
Cities and landscapes blanketed in a white layer: snowy scenes give Christmas extra charm. But how often does this perfect wintry Christmas scenario happen in
Welcome to already the 5th edition of our “Climate Figure of the Day” series! Every day, I’ll be sharing a climate or climate change related
For many, the magical feeling of Christmas is not complete without a blanket of snow. But how common is a snowy Christmas in Europe? In
Welcome to this Longyearbyen climate guide! As the capital of Svalbard, Longyearbyen experiences a tundra climate that is influenced by various geographical factors, making the
Welcome to already the 4th edition of our “Climate Figure of the Day” series! Every day, I’ll be sharing a climate or climate change related