Training: Causes and Responses to Extreme Winter Weather

"Recent winter extremes have raised new questions about how a warming Arctic may be reshaping weather far beyond the polar regions. Hosted by URI's Metcalf Institute and the Solutions Journalism Network, this training explores the links between Arctic ice loss, polar vortex disruptions and the growing frequency of severe winter weather across the Northern Hemisphere. Panelists examined what scientists know, where questions remain, and how journalists can responsibly report on these connections. The discussion will also focus on solutions — such as grid resiliency efforts in Texas — that show how communities are adapting to these emerging risks." The live training was open only to working journalists.

February 25, 2026