Heat, drought, fires threaten Lebanon"s northern forests
Heat waves, low rainfall and the threat of wildfires are compounding the woes of people in the forested north of Lebanon, a country where economic pain has long taken prominence over environmental concerns......»»
Ellsworth Air Force Base fires 2nd commander
Ellsworth Air Force Base fires 2nd commander.....»»
Study reveals large ocean heat storage efficiency during the last deglaciation
As one of the largest heat reservoirs in the climate system, the global ocean absorbs more than 90% of the excess energy from ongoing anthropogenic warming. In the last century, the greatest warming in the ocean has occurred in the upper 500 m, with.....»»
Stellantis taking heat from dealers, UAW amid EV push
As Stellantis tries to build sales momentum in the U.S. and presses forward with its EV offensive, it's facing unrest among several constituencies that are monumentally important to its success......»»
Cooler heads prevail: New research reveals best way to prevent dogs from overheating
As temperatures continue to soar across the country, a simple yet innovative technique could be the key to keeping dogs safe from heat-related illnesses......»»
Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source
Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source.....»»
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years
Thousands of exploding devices in Lebanon trigger a nation that has been on edge for years.....»»
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint.....»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: A Monster opportunity for students at a Texas high school
Northern Tool + Equipment and Monster Jam are partnering to provide Bryan High School with an engine, tools and mentors to build its own monster truck......»»
How humans are affecting the Northern Hemisphere"s wind patterns
The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record and, unfortunately, this came as no surprise. Summers have been getting hotter and drier around the world, including in the Northern Hemisphere, leading to intense droughts and heat waves in North America.....»»
Scientists can now predict catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of "river avulsion," offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course. Published in Nature, this breakthrough study sh.....»»
Scientists seek a balance between crop production and protecting the environment
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory (NPARL), in Sidney, Montana, completed a study that shows the use of continuous cropping systems can better sustain crop yields while reduc.....»»
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering
Florida family slapped with $12K electric bill, left without power in 90-degree heat after alleged meter tampering.....»»
Portugal tackles last of deadly northern forest fires
Portugal's firefighters have mastered most of the deadly forest fires in the north of the country, according to official data Thursday......»»
20 more dead, 450 injured as new round of explosions rocks Lebanon: Health officials
20 more dead, 450 injured as new round of explosions rocks Lebanon: Health officials.....»»
Israeli planes bomb southern Lebanon after radio blasts
Israeli planes bomb southern Lebanon after radio blasts.....»»
Israel bombs Lebanon after radio blasts, says it thwarts assassination plot
Israel bombs Lebanon after radio blasts, says it thwarts assassination plot.....»»
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record
Summer 2024 was officially the Northern Hemisphere's hottest on record. In the United States, fierce heat waves seemed to hit somewhere almost every day......»»
14 dead as Hezbollah walkie-talkies explode in second, deadlier attack
People aren't sure what devices will go boom next. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Wireless communication devices have exploded again today across Lebanon in a second attack even deadlier than yesterday's.....»»
Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms—they could be disastrous for technology-based society
In September 1859, the same year that Darwin published "On the Origin of Species," telegraph systems across Europe and North America stopped working and started sparking, leading to fires in some cases......»»
Projections show future droughts could be longer than expected
The average longest periods of drought could be ten days longer by the end of the century than previously predicted by climate models, according to research published in Nature. The findings suggest that the hazards droughts pose to societies and eco.....»»