The San Francisco Bay Area will experience unusually high temperatures, reaching into the 90s on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas might even approach 100 degrees, marking a brief stretch of intense summerlike heat. San Francisco is expected to hit 82 degrees, which is 16 degrees higher than the historical average for […]
Extreme coastal floods, once rare, are now becoming more common due to climate change fueled by human activities, new research reveals. This study highlights the importance of planning for floods and infrastructure in coastal areas as the planet warms. Coastal floods occur when high tides and storm surges combine with rising sea levels. This is […]
Scientists have discovered marine communities, including jellyfish, tubeworms, and brittle stars, living on an ancient whale graveyard. When a whale carcass falls to the sea floor, it becomes a source of food for surrounding creatures. This particular graveyard, located up to 23,000 feet (7 kilometers) beneath the southeastern Indian Ocean, is the deepest and most […]
Orange County has long attracted families seeking beautiful beaches, clean air, and a sense of security. However, recent events have challenged this sense of safety for many residents. A potential crisis emerged over Memorial Day weekend when a pressurized tank containing a hazardous chemical at GKN Aerospace came close to exploding, threatening nearby homes. Community […]
The sudden closure of Arizona’s San Carlos Lake, following a massive fish die-off, has raised concerns among scientists, environmental experts, and water managers. They warn that similar incidents could occur elsewhere due to drought, rising temperatures, and water management pressures. According to the San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife Department, the incident was caused by prolonged […]
The recent decision by a federal judge has lifted restrictions set during the Trump administration on green tax credits, marking a positive outcome for renewable energy advocates. However, the future impact remains uncertain due to an upcoming deadline threatening the continuation of these credits. The prior guidance limited tax credits for solar and wind energy […]
In Kerrville, Texas, U.S. officials confirmed two more cases of the New World screwworm. This highlights the challenge of controlling a pest that could severely impact the livestock industry, according to the Department of Agriculture on Monday. The screwworm, actually a fly, lays its eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals. The larvae then consume […]
A visit to Baltimore’s Cylburn Arboretum finds Morgan Grove, a former Forest Service researcher, examining a white oak tree. The tree was planted by agency scientists, and Grove’s inspection symbolizes a broader discussion about Baltimore’s unique recycling facility and the challenges facing the U.S. Forest Service. Unlike other cities that pay to discard fallen trees, […]
Emergence of New World Screwworm in Texas In Texas, a second instance of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasitic fly, has been identified in a calf. Canada has responded with a temporary ban on livestock imports from the affected region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported the detection in Zavala County, close to a […]
The beginning of 2026 has proven particularly challenging for air quality in Southern California. According to statewide air monitoring, the first five months have seen the highest number of unhealthy air days in over a decade. The South Coast air basin, which includes counties such as Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino, recorded 39 […]