A dangerous heat dome will bring record-breaking temperatures to the eastern US starting this weekend, impacting tens of millions. The National Weather Service forecasts a level 4 extreme heat risk, with temperatures 15 degrees above normal, potentially reaching 110 degrees with humidity. Cities like New York, Washington D.C.,...
New research reveals that ocean color is changing due to warming waters. Satellite data from 2003-2022 shows polar waters are becoming greener, while equatorial waters are turning bluer. This shift in chlorophyll concentration, a pigment produced by phytoplankton, is linked to warming seas, though further study is needed to...
A study analyzing data from thousands of US shoreline cleanups suggests that plastic bag bans and fees significantly reduce plastic bag litter. Areas with such policies saw a 25-47% decrease in bags as a percentage of total litter compared to areas without. However, the overall amount of plastic...
The Trout Fire in Grant County, New Mexico, continues to burn, covering 38,682 acres and resulting in ongoing evacuation orders for multiple zones. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency. Meanwhile, evacuation orders for the Seven Bridges Fire and Nogal Canyon (Seven Springs Fire) have been...
Scientists warn that the world has only two years remaining of its carbon budget to limit global warming to 1.5C, based on current emission rates. Exceeding this limit would dramatically worsen extreme weather events and necessitate future carbon removal. Reaching a 66% chance of staying below 1.5C requires...
A heat dome will bring scorching temperatures and high humidity to much of the U.S. this week, especially the Midwest and East Coast. Forecasters warn of extreme heat impacts, with temperatures in the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) and heat indices potentially 20 degrees higher. The heat wave, fueled...
A life-threatening heatwave is set to engulf the Midwest and Northeast, starting the official summer with temperatures soaring into the triple digits. Severe storms are also predicted for the next two days across the Midwest and East Coast, impacting over 120 million people. High humidity will exacerbate the...
Following Hurricane Helene's devastating floods in Florida, homeowner Steve Papola rebuilt his home with flood mitigation in mind. Experts advise those in flood-prone areas to consider flood-resistant building materials like tile and cement board, elevating homes and electrical outlets, and securing flood insurance. The rising frequency and intensity...
The Trump administration's EPA proposed a rule claiming fossil fuel plant emissions don't significantly contribute to dangerous air pollution. This assertion was refuted by 19 out of 30 consulted climate scientists, who deemed the proposal scientifically inaccurate and misleading. Experts likened the claim to denying links between smoking...
May 2025 global temperatures were 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a slight decrease from recent months, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. While this offers temporary relief, continued warming means exceeding the 1.5C threshold is likely. Northwestern Europe experienced an exceptionally dry spring with record-low...
