Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record last month, according to scientists. A prolonged heat wave shattered records in France, Britain, Spain, and other countries. Average temperatures in June across Western Europe were 3.05 degrees Celsius, or 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit, higher than normal levels from recent decades. This data comes from Copernicus, the climate […]
As colder months approach, many Americans look to warmer southern states for a winter getaway. However, this year they might encounter unexpected weather challenges. Forecasters are projecting a strengthened El Niño climate pattern that could transform the southern U.S. into a storm-ridden area during winter. Snowbirding and Its Popular Destinations Snowbirding, the practice of seasonal […]
Unprecedented Rainfall Sets Record Ohio’s Kelleys Island faced an extraordinary weather event when nearly four months’ worth of rain fell in less than half a day. Meteorologists identified this as an unofficial all-time rainfall record for the Lake Erie island. Over the course of late Sunday into Monday morning, between 13 and 16 inches of […]
Energy & Environment: A significant development has occurred as the Trump administration revoked a sanctions waiver that had permitted the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals. The Associated Press reported the revocation followed incidents involving Iran allegedly striking three ships near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route. The U.S. Treasury Department […]
The Thornton Composite Reservoir has reached an unprecedented level of capacity, stirring concerns among residents in the south suburban areas of Chicago. Over the recent weekend, heavy rainfall pushed the reservoir to 94% of its capacity, a record since it began operations in 2015, according to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. By […]
Efforts to maintain water levels at Lake Powell, a major reservoir in the U.S., have led to a radical proposal from a Colorado River advocate. The suggestion involves transferring Lake Powell’s water downstream to Lake Mead, potentially retiring Lake Powell as a primary storage site. Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the largest reservoirs in the […]
In summer 2020, my husband, Ryan, and I purchased a house in Portland, Oregon, featuring a backyard that consisted mainly of a worn-out lawn. Most homebuyers might overlook such a patch, but to us, it offered the perfect canvas for crafting our ideal garden. That autumn, we hired a contractor to remove the remains of […]
The federal government is revising rules for ranching on public lands, potentially increasing livestock grazing on 155 million acres in the West. This area is larger than the state of New Mexico. The existing system overseeing these lands is nearly hundred years old. It offers significant subsidies to wealthy Americans while overlooking environmental damages. Research […]
Increased Drone Surveillance for Beach Safety Australia is intensifying efforts to protect swimmers and surfers after a schoolteacher was attacked by a great white shark at Coogee Beach. Reports of shark sightings have prompted authorities in New South Wales, where Sydney is located, to expand aerial surveillance through drones. Drone operators like Jason Iggleden are […]
Summers are increasingly hot. Across the globe, heat waves are more frequent and lethal. It’s possible this summer could be relatively cooler than those in the future. Duane Stilwell moved to Guadalupe, Arizona, five years ago. At 68, he’s experienced various climates, having lived in Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, California, and New York. But the rising […]