Rescuers hampered by damaged roads, more rain in Indonesia
Rescuers were hampered by damaged bridges and roads and a lack of heavy equipment Monday after torrential rains caused multiple disasters on remote eastern Indonesian islands as well as in East Timor......»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works
England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»
Erratic weather fueled by climate change will worsen locust outbreaks, study finds
Extreme wind and rain may lead to bigger and worse desert locust outbreaks, with human-caused climate change likely to intensify the weather patterns and cause higher outbreak risks, a new study has found......»»
Researchers identify human activities as drivers of biodiversity decline in central Mexico"s reserves
New research shows the diversity of plant and animal life in 14 tropical reserves in Mesoamerica has plummeted since 1990 as roads and cattle ranches have expanded into protected areas. Large mammals, birds, and reptiles are disappearing, while disea.....»»
The escalating impact of global warming on atmospheric rivers
Ribbons of water vapor called atmospheric rivers wind through the troposphere, moving the planet's moisture from near the equator toward the poles. These aerial waterways are responsible for about 20%–30% of the annual rain and snow in parts of Eur.....»»
Roads, farming threaten Ecuador "lost city" complex
Shielded by the jungle for hundreds of years, the remains of a massive 2,500-year-old network of Ecuadoran cities are being threatened by road and farm encroachment just as its long-held secrets are being revealed, researchers say......»»
Disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts twice as likely to have poor roads—and pay the cost in gas
A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers paints a clear picture that people in disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts have poorer road quality and are more likely to need to use more fuel for their vehicles as a result......»»
Researchers design gel from wood pulp to heal damaged heart tissue, improve cancer treatments
You can mend a broken heart this Valentine's Day now that researchers have invented a new hydrogel that can be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments......»»
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in northern Canada
Melting ice roads cut off Indigenous communities in Canada's far north as unseasonably warm weather on Friday also saw its largest city, Toronto, break a winter heat record......»»
CableMod’s adapters damaged up to $74K worth of Nvidia GPUs
CableMod adapters were meant to fix the issue of Nvidia GPUs melting, but unfortunately, they're now being recalled......»»
Q&A: Climate expert explains why atmospheric rivers are causing historic rainfall in California
In December 1861, intense rainfall began pounding central California, thrashing the state for the next 43 days. The rain, which scientists now think was caused by atmospheric rivers, killed thousands of people and destroyed the state's economy, trans.....»»
The largest body of water west of the Mississippi disappeared 130 years ago. Now it"s back
The San Joaquin Valley of California, despite supplying a significant percentage of the country's food, is nevertheless a dry, arid place. Fresno, at the heart of the valley, receives just over 10 inches of rain a year on average, according to the Na.....»»
Deadly California storm brings unrelenting rain, flooding
A powerful storm lashing California on Monday has left at least three people dead and caused devastating mudslides and flooding, after dumping months' worth of rain in a single day......»»
NASA’s damaged Ingenuity helicopter spotted in Mars rover photo
NASA’s Mars rover, Perseverance, has captured an image showing the final resting place of the damaged Mars helicopter, Ingenuity......»»
Powerful California storm brings record rain, flooding
Millions of people faced dangerous flooding in California Monday after a storm brought record rains and gusting winds, leaving at least one person dead......»»
Indonesia"s plan to ban seaweed exports could backfire—hurting its own industry
Indonesia, the world's second-largest seaweed producer, plans to introduce a nationwide export ban on seaweed, following a ban at a provincial level in 2022......»»
Remanufactured headlamps cheaper for consumer, keep waste out of landfills, GM says
General Motors is working with Llink Technologies to produce and sell remanufactured headlamps, giving dealers and customers more choice when a damaged one needs to be replaced. The partnership allows GM to compete in the aftermarket space and is bet.....»»
"Everyone can be a naturalist" says the man who preserved more than 150,000 acres
Suburban environs can be dull. Lawns and roads don't offer much biodiversity for curious boys. But Charles Bier, a recently retired senior director of conservation science for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, found a way outside......»»
Ice storms, January downpours, heavy snow, no snow: Diagnosing "warming winter syndrome"
One of the most robust measures of Earth's changing climate is that winter is warming more quickly than other seasons. The cascade of changes it brings, including ice storms and rain in regions that were once reliably below freezing, are symptoms of.....»»
Couple sues Ill. dealership for hidden damage in used vehicle they bought, lawsuit says
A former Highland, Ill., dealership is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose a used 2020 Ford Expedition it sold had been damaged in two collisions......»»