A Canadian wildfire smoke plume has triggered an air quality alert in the Chicago area until Thursday. The Illinois EPA declared an "Air Pollution Action Day", urging vulnerable groups like children and those with respiratory illnesses to limit outdoor activities. Unhealthy air conditions are also affecting parts of...
Hazardous air quality blankets the US Northeast and Southeast due to Canadian wildfire smoke and Saharan dust. Air quality alerts are in effect for New York City and surrounding areas, advising sensitive individuals to limit outdoor activities from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The New York State Department...
A record-breaking 38 million tonnes of sargassum seaweed has inundated the Caribbean, surpassing the previous record of 22 million tonnes in 2022. This massive influx is causing significant environmental and economic damage, suffocating shorelines, harming wildlife, and disrupting tourism. The pungent smell from decaying seaweed has even forced...
A massive Saharan dust cloud, the largest this year, blanketed the Caribbean on Monday, causing respiratory issues and reduced visibility. The cloud, stretching thousands of miles, is expected to reach parts of the US later this week. Forecasters warned vulnerable populations to take precautions, noting the high dust...
Big Bear Valley's eaglet, Sunny, successfully fledged from her nest on Monday, delighting viewers of the live webcam. The 10-week-old eaglet took her first flight at 10:46 a.m., watched by her sibling, Gizmo. While sometimes eaglets don't return after fledging, Sunny was spotted nearby perched in a tree....
Over 181 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with 92 uncontrolled, impacting air quality in the northern US. Smoke is causing unhealthy air conditions in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with alerts issued. British Columbia (69) and Alberta (49) have the most fires. Saskatchewan and Manitoba declared...
Remnants of ex-Tropical Storm Alvin are bringing unusual rainfall to the Southwest US, with up to an inch expected in some areas. This moisture will then move to the central US, fueling severe thunderstorms from Monday through Tuesday. The storms are predicted to bring damaging winds and hail...
Canadian wildfires have caused widespread air quality alerts across the Midwest and Great Plains. Over 90 uncontrolled fires in Canada, particularly in Manitoba (resulting in 17,000 evacuations), propelled smoke southeastward. States like Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota are experiencing poor air quality, with some areas reaching...
Phoenix, Arizona, is experiencing unusual June rainfall. The Sky Harbor International Airport, the official weather gauge, has recorded measurable rain in the first week of June on only 21 occasions since 1896. A 75% chance of rain is forecast for Sunday and Monday, potentially bringing up to half...
A new aid flotilla, including climate activist Greta Thunberg and actor Liam Cunningham, is sailing to Gaza this weekend. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition's vessel, 'Madleen', replaces a previous ship allegedly destroyed by a drone. Controversial European lawmaker Rima Hassan is also participating, despite past controversial statements. The...
