Tag: extreme weather

Extreme “grey swan” hurricanes heading to Dubai (and Tampa!)

Much of the Levant is under siege from a large dust storm right now covering Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and...

Massive sandstorm swallows Amman’s airport!

A massive sandstorm swooped down on Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan today - a small part of...

Will the Polar Vortex “Dip” freeze the Middle East?

Extreme winter weather has been causing severe climate changes all over. The includes the Middle East, where a freak...

Snow shocks Cairo for first time in 100 years

A severe Middle East winter snowstorm has left a blanket of snow on Cairo, Egypt for the first time...

Qatar’s Al Jazeera America Puts US Climate Coverage to Shame

Recently launched by Qatar's Al Jazeera Media Network, Al Jazeera America has already made a splash for its no-nonsense...

Expect Worst Climate Change Scenario, Researchers Warn

It's not easy to predict exactly how increased greenhouse gases in our atmosphere will affect global weather patterns, which...

Lebanon’s Bees are Freezing to Death

Huge bee die offs do not bode well for agriculture in Lebanon A staggering proportion of bees in an important...

It’s Official: Pollution Contributes to Tornadoes and Hailstorms

Unless you are a really big fan of tornadoes and hailstorms, it's time to ditch the car (or at...