The Atlantic hurricane season of 2026 is experiencing unprecedented calm due to a powerful El Niño effect. So far, no hurricanes have formed and none are expected for at least another week. Normally, this period marks the peak of the season, which lasts from June to November, but only five weak and brief tropical storms […]
Major cities such as Los Angeles and Atlanta might experience increased rainfall, flooding, and other weather challenges this winter due to a strengthening El Niño. Paul Pastelok, AccuWeather’s lead long-range expert, shared this with Newsweek. The federal forecasters indicate that this climatic phenomenon is predicted to intensify through the year’s end, with a higher than […]
Artificial light at night might disrupt more than sleep. A new study suggests it can also link to changes in the heart’s structure and function, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from Tulane University found that greater exposure to night light was associated with signs of adverse cardiac remodeling and reduced heart function. […]
Exclusive details have emerged about the suspension of over 130 partnership agreements by the Interior Department. These agreements included critical activities like maintaining sled dogs and safeguarding burial mounds. On September 11, 2026, internal documents examined by The Washington Post revealed that the Trump administration halted projects worth at least $25 million across various national […]
Witnessing Changes at Big Bend National Park Last month, a journey to Big Bend National Park unveiled significant changes along the border area. The park, which boasts 118 miles of shared border with Mexico, is undergoing transformations that are hard to ignore. The landscape, previously pristine and undisturbed, is now marked by construction activity. This […]
A federal appeals court has declared illegal an order from the Trump administration that forced a significant coal plant to continue operations. This decision poses a threat to similar orders aimed at supporting coal power, which are central to the administration’s strategy. The ruling comes at a time when continued efforts to keep coal plants […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued fresh beach hazard statements along portions of Lake Michigan. Forecasters warn that high waves, dangerous currents, and rip currents may pose life-threatening risks for swimmers near the shore this weekend. These alerts follow recent widespread warnings across all five Great Lakes, advising nearly 1 million people to avoid […]
The summer of 2026 has been extraordinarily hot, with temperatures hitting unprecedented levels globally and in the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that this summer was the warmest recorded in the past 132 years for the Lower 48 states. Globally, August matched July 2023 as the hottest month ever documented, according […]
Updated Tree Preservation Ordinance Approved The Homer Glen Village Board has approved an updated tree preservation ordinance. This new regulation aims to protect mature trees on private properties. The approval coincided with the celebration of Big Tree Champion contest winners. The ordinance, considered outdated, had not seen revisions in 20 years. The Environment Committee has […]
An extensive and powerful wave of warm water, driven by the continuing El Niño phenomenon, is progressing across the Pacific Ocean. This situation is causing concerns about potential severe coastal impacts this winter. The warm water wave currently stretches from the western coast of South America to Mexico. It is forecasted to reach the U.S. […]