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.....»»
Why Pacific Islanders are staying put even as rising seas flood their homes and crops
Climate change is forcing people around the world to abandon their homes. In the Pacific Islands, rising sea levels are leaving communities facing tough decisions about relocation. Some are choosing to stay in high-risk areas......»»
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.....»»
Extreme weather caused $165 billion in US damage in 2022: officials
Major hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, drought and a fierce winter storm caused more than $165 billion in damage in the United States last year with climate change "supercharging" some extreme weather, a government report said Tuesday......»»
Video: How climate change is intensifying the winter storms slamming California
As another atmospheric river impacts California on January 4 and 5—with more rain forecast after that—Michael Wehner, a senior scientist in the Computational Research Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, discusses how climate change.....»»
Tale of fight to save New England"s native rabbit
What is New England without the New England cottontail?.....»»
Remains of ancient, indigenous dogs found at Jamestown, as well as proof people ate them
indigenous dogs roamed Jamestown in the early 17th century, and out of desperation during harsh winter months, some colonists ate them, researchers have proven......»»
Farmland bird populations rise with nature-friendly farming
In the latest Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) say a more strategic approach to wildlife-friendly farming schemes is required to recover England's farmland bird populations after monito.....»»
State of emergency declared in winter storm-battered California
Damaging winds, excessive rainfall and extremely heavy snow are expected to wallop California and southern Oregon through Thursday as a series of winter storms rip across the western US coast, prompting the Golden State's governor to declare an emerg.....»»
California"s endangered salmon population plummets amid new threat
They've been pushed to the brink of extinction by dams, drought, extreme heat and even the flare of wildfires, but now California's endangered winter-run Chinook salmon appear to be facing an entirely new threat—their own ravenous hunger for anchov.....»»
Florida is fighting to feed starving manatees this winter
Advocacy organizations believe the solution is less about lettuce—and more about leaders. Enlarge (credit: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images) Few vignettes show how much human activity has affected wildlife more than t.....»»
Scientists develop a cool new method of refrigeration
Adding salt to a road before a winter storm changes when ice will form. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have applied this basic concept to develop a new method of heating and cooling. The.....»»
Austerity has its own life. Here"s how it lives on in future generations
Austerity in the U.K. is here to stay. The Bank of England has warned that the country is facing the longest recession since records began, predicting that the economic slump will extend well into 2024. At the same time, the most recent budget has be.....»»
Florida Is Fighting to Feed Starving Manatees This Winter
As the state’s residents step up to save the sea cows, advocacy organizations believe the solution is less about lettuce—and more about leaders......»»
Why Do You Get Sick in the Winter? Blame Your Nose
A new study shows that as temperatures drop, nasal cells release fewer of the tiny protectors that bind and neutralize invading germs......»»
Skiing in the Alps faces a bleak future thanks to climate change
Skiing was introduced into the Alps comparatively late in the 1880s, with the first ski-lift being developed in the Swiss resort of Davos in the winter of 1934. The industrial revolution was two centuries old by that point, but the world climate was.....»»
US ignored own scientists" warning in backing Atlantic wind farm
U.S. government scientists warned federal regulators the South Fork offshore wind farm near the Rhode Island coast threatened the Southern New England Cod, a species so venerated in the region a wooden carving of it hangs in the Massachusetts state h.....»»
Miracle or mirage? Atmospheric rivers end California drought year with heavy snow and rain
After the driest start to any year on record, California will end 2022 with snow-capped mountains, soaked roadways and—in some places—flood warnings......»»
Observe a comet, and other skywatching tips for January
NASA's skywatching tips for January feature some real crackers, including a parade of planets, a winter dazzle of stars, and a recently discovered comet......»»
US winter storm death toll rises to 61
The death toll from a fierce winter storm that gripped much of the United States over Christmas rose to at least 61 on Thursday, officials said......»»
What is the link between winter storms and global warming?
The world is getting warmer, winters included. The United States, however, has experienced severe winter storms in recent years, and experts are taking a closer look at the link between these extreme cold events and climate change......»»