A new section of border wall, proposed by Donald Trump, threatens wildlife in Arizona's biodiverse San Rafael Valley. Nearly 25 miles of barrier are planned, severing a crucial wildlife corridor for animals like bears, mountain lions, and jaguars. Environmental groups condemn the $46.5 billion project as environmentally disastrous and...
The Camp House and Jenkins Creek wildfires in St. Louis County, Minnesota, remain at 0% containment, covering approximately 14,800 and 16,300 acres respectively. Despite no spread since Friday, firefighting efforts continue, hampered by dangerous conditions including downed power lines. Crews are focusing on containing the fires' perimeters and...
A surprise dust storm hit northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday, causing near-zero visibility on major highways like Interstates 55 and 57. The National Weather Service issued warnings about dangerous conditions. The dust cloud, unusual for the region, even impacted Chicago, reducing visibility at Midway Airport to...
South and Central Texas experienced dangerously high temperatures Wednesday, with Austin hitting 101°F, surpassing its previous record. Forecasters predict this intense May heatwave, one of the hottest on record, will continue into next week, potentially breaking more records. While triple-digit temperatures are common in Texas summers, current highs...
A dangerous early-season heatwave is scorching parts of Texas, with record-breaking temperatures expected in Austin and San Antonio. Millions are under heat advisories, and the extreme heat poses a serious health risk, especially for vulnerable populations. This intense heat is a prelude to an abnormally hot summer predicted...
Unseasonably high temperatures and extremely dry conditions have prompted a high wildfire alert across much of the Upper Midwest and parts of the Northern Plains. Temperatures neared 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with humidity levels below 20 percent, fueling existing wildfires. Minnesota issued red flag warnings for all but seven...
A study in Scientific Reports reveals that China's desert solar farms, specifically the Qinghai Gonghe photovoltaic park, positively impact the local ecosystem. Researchers found improved microclimates, soil conditions, and vegetation growth due to shade provided by solar panels. The study used the DPSIR model and entropy-based calculations, showing...
An unusual atmospheric river event is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Southeastern US this weekend and into early next week. Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina will be most affected, with 4-6 inches of rain predicted, and up to 12 inches in some areas. This...
A new satellite study reveals that 28 major US cities are sinking due to urbanization, drought, and rising sea levels. At least 20% of each city's land subsided between 2015 and 2021, with 25 cities showing subsidence in at least 65% of their land. Cities like Houston, Dallas,...
NOAA is retiring its billion-dollar weather disaster database, making public tracking of extreme weather costs nearly impossible. This decision, attributed to staff reductions and a broader narrowing of services under the current administration, eliminates a crucial resource for researchers, the media, and the public. The database, containing decades of...
