California’s coastline is experiencing severe erosion, and the arrival of El Niño is likely to exacerbate the issue. Warmer ocean waters are causing higher tide lines. Powerful hurricanes in the Pacific are intensifying wave actions that erode shorelines. The upcoming El Niño winter is expected to worsen the situation from Carlsbad to Malibu to Santa […]
This summer has seen a remarkable number of broken temperature records, creating a sense of routine amid the escalating heat. However, a significant milestone may be on the horizon. Average temperatures are on track to exceed those of the infamous Dust Bowl summer of 1936, a period marked by extreme heat and devastating drought. Record-Breaking […]
Big Bend National Park features diverse habitats, including desert, mountains, and river ecosystems. At the center are the Chisos Mountains. These mountains boast cooler forest ecosystems with pinyon pines, junipers, and the endangered Guadalupe fescue. The Chisos Mountains rise about 6,000 feet above the Chihuahuan Desert. In these heights, isolated from other ecosystems, unique environments […]
The Central Arizona Project canal winds through Phoenix, pumping water from the Colorado River to the Phoenix and Tucson areas. This 336-mile canal system is a crucial water supply line, but users will face reductions under a new management plan. Max Wilson, Phoenix’s water resources management advisor, oversees these cuts to ensure the taps serving […]
A flash flood in a remote area of the Grand Canyon has left at least 20 people missing or unaccounted for, including around a historic lodge near the site’s bottom, officials reported on Sunday. The National Park Service is requesting information about individuals hiking or backpacking along Bright Angel Creek, and campers planning to stay […]
Americans continue to visit national parks in huge numbers. Over 320 million people have explored these natural treasures in the past year. However, this popularity comes with new challenges. Political decisions are beginning to impact the parks. Revised exhibits and construction projects are influencing their future. Amna Nawaz spoke with Tiernan Sittenfeld, the president and […]
The National Park Service is evaluating a proposed land exchange that involves transferring a small portion of Yosemite National Park to a private developer. The developer, based in Nevada, aims to construct a road that would provide preferential access to the park. This proposal has garnered attention from park advocates who are closely monitoring the […]
Amidst ongoing drought conditions, Tropical Storm Dolly presents a promising opportunity for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Unlike typical hurricanes and tropical storms that often threaten destruction, Dolly is expected to deliver beneficial rainfall without causing harmful surges or winds. A fish carcass lies on the receded shoreline of the Carraizo reservoir during the […]
The upcoming week offers a chance to witness both a blood moon lunar eclipse and the northern lights, following intense solar activity. When the sun expels material that interacts with Earth’s atmosphere, the captivating northern lights may appear, sometimes accompanied by geomagnetic storms. The National Weather Service’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued geomagnetic storm […]
Massive Glacier Collapse Triggers Disaster in Nepal and Tibet On August 27, 2026, a significant geological event occurred, leading to catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet. A huge section of ice and rock, far larger than the Empire State Building, broke from a mountaintop, creating severe flooding conditions. Geologists shared that the event resulted in […]