England may be set to flood at the end of winter. Here"s why
Within the space of a week in February 2022, England and Wales were affected by three severe storms (Dudley, Eunice and Franklin). Persistent heavy rain led to the flooding of around 400 properties and severe flood warnings were issued for several ma.....»»
To clean up England"s rivers we need to know how much sewage is dumped—but water firms won"t tell us
UK environment secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded that water companies share plans for how they will reduce sewage discharges into rivers. They could start by coming clean on how much sewage is being dumped. If we don't know how much sewage is a.....»»
Heavy snow snarls travel as winter storms hit US
Powerful winter storms lashed the United States on Wednesday, with heavy snow snarling travel across wide areas, even as unusual warmth was expected in others......»»
Lake Garda tourists flock to island reconnected by drought
On foot or by bike, visitors stream across the narrow path connecting the small island to the edge of Lake Garda, a symbol of the winter drought hitting northern Italy......»»
With all this rain and snow, can California really still be in a drought? Look deeper
Only weeks after a series of atmospheric rivers deluged California, the state is once again bracing for powerful winter weather that could deliver heaps of rain and snow, including fresh powder at elevations as low as 1,500 feet......»»
Narwhals" climate-vulnerable winter feeding crucial for survival: study
Narwhals are likely more dependent on fat reserves and abundant prey in climate-threatened winter habitats than previously thought, researchers said Wednesday, warning of severe risks posed by global warming......»»
Sci-fi becomes real as renowned magazine closes submissions due to AI writers
Clarkesworld wrestles with flood of machine-made submissions—over 500 in Feb. alone. Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a robot eagerly writing a submission to Clarkesworld. (credit: Ars Technica) One side effect of un.....»»
How apartheid, European racism and Pelé helped cultivate a culture of diversity in US soccer that endures into the MLS
North America's most diverse professional league kicks off on Feb. 25, 2023, as Major League Soccer returns after a winter break......»»
Lakes collapse and release meltwater during winter causing inland ice to speed up in Greenland, finds study
A team of international researchers has shown for the first time how 18 meltwater lakes in Greenland collapse during winter, which causes the edges of the ice to flow faster. The new knowledge is essential for understanding how climate change influen.....»»
Outlook users express alarm as inboxes flood with spam
Microsoft Outlook users were having to deal with inboxes full of spam on Monday after filters that usually send them to the junk folder stopped working......»»
Wales vs England live stream: Watch Six Nations Rugby for FREE
The Six Nation Rugby Championship is a premier sporting event, and we've got a way to watch the Wales vs England live stream for free......»»
New Zealand Faces a Future of Flood and Fire
The country’s climate woes are just beginning and will likely include rising heat and drought, as well as stronger cyclones......»»
Two coastal flood defense projects provide lessons for making future infrastructure projects more successful
More than ten years have passed since Hurricane Sandy exposed New York City to devastating coastal flooding. Several cost-effective flood megaprojects, including levees and storm surge barriers, have been presented to the NY-NJ region to prevent futu.....»»
Ozone depletion leads to Antarctic upper-stratospheric warming in winter
Since the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in the 1980s, numerous studies have pointed out that this depletion of ozone in the Antarctic has important impacts on global climate change, and that the changes in Antarctic stratospheric temperatures.....»»
Are cod "severely depleted" in the Gulf of Maine? Fishermen, scientists view ocean depths differently
When fishermen and women look at the gray Atlantic waters off New England, they see a marine environment literally swimming with cod, the popular white fish prized around the world for its mild flavor......»»
Waters off New England had 2nd warmest year on record in "22
The waters off New England, which are home to rare whales and most of the American lobster fishing industry, logged the second-warmest year on record last year......»»
Too warm in Canada: world"s largest ice rink may not open
The Canadian capital's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway—the largest outdoor rink in the world and a UNESCO heritage site—may not open this winter for the first time in five decades, due to a lack of ice......»»
Could AI swamp social media with fake accounts?
Researchers warn that AI could flood social media with harmful and misleading content......»»
Could advanced chatbots cause chaos on social media?
Researchers warn that AI could flood social media with harmful and misleading content......»»
Public awareness of "nuclear winter" too low given current risks, argues expert
There is a lack of awareness among UK and US populations of "nuclear winter," the potential for catastrophic long-term environmental consequences from any exchange of nuclear warheads......»»
Successive, extreme cold events in the Northern Hemisphere this winter may be linked
Climate change is altering weather patterns, making it increasingly difficult to accurately predict extreme cold weather events in the short term......»»