Over the last few days, hundreds of thousands of homes were left without power as extreme winds crossed the states. Trees fell, power lines sparked fires and trucks flipped. The Upper Midwest has been especially affected by winds that are unlike any most residents have seen in their lifetime. Extreme …
Read MoreWhy do we talk about the weather so much? The simple answer is, of course, it’s always there. Nearly everyone you meet has experienced some extremes of weather. Everyone has a story of being caught in a downpour, of having their umbrella whipped inside out by wind. “The blizzard of …
Read MoreYou know it’s bad when Florida governor Ron DeSantis, a long-time climate change denier, is hiring scientists, and what he calls “resilience consultants,” to prepare for the ongoing and coming impacts of global warming on the state. As a low-lying state, surrounded on three sides by the ocean, Florida is …
Read MoreThe southeastern states of America around the Gulf of Mexico are bracing for the first big tropical storm of the season. Tropical Storm Cristobal is moving away from the east coast of Mexico. It will bring torrential rains, high winds, and tidal flooding to a large area. A tropical storm …
Read MoreAs reported earlier, hurricane season is predicted to be rough again this year for both the United States, and the rest of the world, with more storms and stronger and more destructive ones. The United States has already had its first named tropical storm, Arthur, in the middle of May. …
Read MoreWith all that has happened, and continues to happen this year, it may be hard to remember that back in January, the world was ravaged by seasonal wildfires. The summer months will bring more hot, dry weather, and the fires will return. How bad will they be this year? The …
Read MoreThere’s little question in anyone’s mind that global warming is a real thing, and it’s really here. Changes in climate, pollution, and human involvement have all played a huge role in shaping the weather as we know it. In the past few months, with so many people staying at home …
Read MoreAs warmer weather heats up the United States, many of us are wondering if COVID-19 will take a summer vacation. After all, cold and flu infections spike during late fall and winter, so it seems at least possible that the coronavirus will behave the same way. Here’s what we know …
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