The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pittsburgh sees warmest year on record, abnormal weather conditions

Pittsburgh sees warmest year on record, abnormal weather conditions

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 14, 2025
2024 was the warmest year on record worldwide, and that’s no different in Pittsburgh. Beyond record-high average temperatures, Pittsburgh saw exceptional precipitation and catastrophic flooding early in the year, drought conditions in the latter half and the most tornadoes on record in 2024.
Opinion | Earth needs your attention now, not in one billion years

Opinion | Earth needs your attention now, not in one billion years

By Anita Bengert, Staff Columnist • April 21, 2022
If the public doesn’t demand that governments and corporations stop investing in fossil fuels and promote renewable energy now, then the planet will very soon face irreversible consequences.
The hot and dry weather in California has paved the way for the worst wildfire season in years.

Editorial | The wildfires are just the beginning

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 16, 2020
If we don’t acknowledge the fires are worsening due to climate change, and that we’re facing direct repercussions, we’ll never be in a place where we can begin to make improvements. The disasters will continue to get worse.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg, right, speaks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference on Monday in New York City.

Editorial: Conservative attacks on climate activist disrespectful, offensive

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 24, 2019
There is absolutely no need for these attacks, which are offensive and distasteful.
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