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Power outages linger for millions as another icy storm looms

Utility crews raced Wednesday to restore power to nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. who were still without electricity or heat in the aftermath of a deadly winter storm while another blast of ice and snow threatened to sow more chaos......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgFeb 18th, 2021

How climate change is powering stronger hurricanes

As climate change accelerates, hurricanes are becoming more intense and destructive, bringing heavier rains, stronger winds and devastating storm surges. Hurricanes Helene and Milton serve as stark examples of this—both storms grew stronger due to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Survey reveals Australians" lukewarm response to urgent action on global heating

An annual climate action survey has highlighted concern for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and a desire for renewables over nuclear power, however, Australians impacted by the cost-of-living crisis seem less enthusiastic on taking climate change action.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Northern lights may be visible in much of upper US on Thursday, Friday

Still haven't caught a glimpse of those shimmery northern lights? Minnesotans have a good chance to snag one of those popular aurora borealis photos at the end of this week thanks to a "severe" geomagnetic storm expected to reach Earth on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story

Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all catastrophically large......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

US forecasts severe solar storm starting Thursday

A massive ball of plasma and accompanying magnetic field ejected from the sun is expected to strike Earth on Thursday morning, potentially triggering auroras as far south as Alabama, according to US forecasters......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Made on iPad: NHL goalies’ iconic mask designs come to life with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro

Tim Cook’s Apple Pencil Pro for creative design inspiration. Since the 1970s, NHL goalies have used customized masks as a form of expression. This year, creators of hockey masks the top goaltenders in the league have leveraged the power of the i.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Solid-state batteries need proven benefits over lithium ion to become EV market player

As solid-state battery technology evolves, lithium ion batteries, which power the vast majority of EVs on the road, are also advancing......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Scientist raises questions about Al Gore-founded global climate pollution database

New research from NAU found that a global database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating greenhouse gas emissions at power plants by an average of 50%......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Prime Big Deal Days portable power station deals: generators under $100

We've rounded up the best Prime Big Deal Days portable power station deals right here, while also giving you advice on how to choose what to buy for the shopping event......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

"Catastrophic" Hurricane Milton approaches Florida

A "catastrophic" Hurricane Milton was closing in on the storm-battered state of Florida on Wednesday as US officials pleaded with residents to flee or risk dying......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Auto auctions in Florida cancel sales days, more dealerships close ahead of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton prompted wholesale auto auction providers to cancel planned sales days at certain storm-warned locations in Florida this week......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

The power of AI in predicting the unpredictable

The power of AI in predicting the unpredictable.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war

The hardship of war does not end when the shooting stops, as every wartime death leaves behind family members whose struggle will go on for decades, if not generations. Millions of these bereaved survivors have lost their kin, including parents, chil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

US finalizes rule to remove lead pipes within a decade

President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday finalized a rule mandating the removal of the nation's remaining lead pipes within a decade, a move aimed at preventing millions of people from being exposed to the toxic metal linked with childhood dev.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus power banks

Charge your Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus anywhere and anytime with these best power banks. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus power banks appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus is a good Android tablet to have......»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Q&A: Long-term impacts of hurricane flooding on inland areas

After making landfall, Hurricane Helene moved north and dumped an enormous amount of rainfall onto the mountainous regions of Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee, leading to catastrophic flooding hundreds of miles away from the storm's initi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida

Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida as a weakened but still major Category 4 storm on Tuesday, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say

Hurricanes are humanity's reminder of the uncontrollable, chaotic power of Earth's weather......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024