Extreme Heat, Deadly Flooding, and the Challenge of Predicting Changing Conditions

Exploring the link between extreme heat and severe flooding, this chapter delves into the case of Libya where hot summer temperatures dried up the soil, leading to devastating floods. It also highlights the ongoing risk of dangerous storms, even as land temperatures drop, and emphasizes the importance of preparing for increasing extremes caused by global warming. Additionally, the chapter briefly touches on the rise of legal sports gambling in the US and the lack of resources dedicated to addressing gambling addiction.