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...
A new study reveals that most of America's largest cities are sinking due to excessive groundwater extraction, with Houston experiencing the most significant subsidence. At least 20% of each city studied is subsiding, and in 25 of 28, over 65% is affected. This "invisible threat" compromises infrastructure and increases...
A recent World Weather Attribution study reveals that a four-day historic storm in the central Mississippi Valley, causing at least 15 deaths and billions of dollars in damage, was made significantly more likely and intense by climate change. The study found human-caused climate change increased rainfall intensity by 9%...
The Trump administration plans to eliminate the EPA's climate change and energy efficiency divisions, including the Energy Star program. This move will affect several climate programs and potentially numerous EPA employees. The EPA claims these changes will improve the agency's core mission, while critics argue it contradicts efforts...
Venice, sinking due to rising sea levels and subsidence, faces an existential threat. While the MOSE flood barriers offer temporary protection, a new plan proposes injecting water deep underground to raise the seabed and elevate the city by approximately 12 inches, providing a 50-year grace period. This innovative approach,...
