Severe storms brewing over Brevard County
Severe storms brewing over Brevard County.....»»
We"re building harder, hotter cities: it"s vital we protect and grow urban green spaces—new report
Recent extreme weather events have provided a foretaste of how supercharged storms might threaten our future. So the release today of a new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) is very good timing......»»
Lawsuit: Cop pulled over driver for TikTok livestream—and shared driver’s ID
Texas man suing now fears identity theft after his personal info was shared. Enlarge (credit: Oliver Helbig | Moment) A Dallas County Sheriff's Department deputy, Francisco Castillo, was briefly suspended after livestrea.....»»
Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage......»»
Gun violence is the top killer of US kids—the pandemic made it worse
Researchers call for firearm policy changes and efforts to address structural racism. Enlarge / Guns on display during a buyback event in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles on March 4. Los Angeles County, in partnership w.....»»
COVID survivors at increased risk of long-term gastrointestinal conditions
Although people with severe COVID had highest risk, mild cases also upped risks. Enlarge (credit: Getty | BSIP) Surviving a bout of COVID-19 can significantly increase the risk of developing a range of long-term gastroin.....»»
Woman charged in alleged embezzlement of more than $200K from Stellantis dealership in Mich.
Allison Stewart of Manchester, Mich., was arraigned Friday on one charge of embezzlement over $100,000, a felony, according to Monroe County Chief Prosecutor Michael Roehrig......»»
When it comes to smog, Cook County in Illinois is the worst neighbor in the country, EPA finds
When it comes to lung-damaging smog, Chicago and the rest of Cook County are the nation's worst neighbors......»»
How "Anomalous Health Incidents" in Cuba Sidelined Science
The Havana syndrome saga is an epic failure of science, one with severe consequences both for patients and for international relations.....»»
"Epic": Extreme storms have California near an all-time snowpack record set 40 years ago
After a parade of atmospheric river systems from late December through mid-January and a whopper of a winter storm earlier this week, California's snowpack levels have surged to near-historic highs......»»
The most innovative companies in food of 2023
The most innovative companies in food, such as MrBeast, Tazo, Athletic Brewing, and Zero Acre Farms, prioritized the planet and our palates. Explore the full 2023 list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, 540 organizations that are re.....»»
Mechanical weeding promotes ecosystem functions and profit in industrial oil palm, finds study
Oil palm trees are the most productive oil crop and global demand is increasing. However, their productivity is due to conventional management practices including high fertilizer usage and herbicide application, resulting in severe environmental dama.....»»
Investing smartly in climate change adaptation
Until the world stops or slows our greenhouse gas emissions, we won't know just how severe climate change effects like sea level rise and extreme weather will be. A new framework could help communities when making often irreversible climate adaptatio.....»»
Food insecurity worsens among low-income Angelenos as emergency boost to CalFresh program expires
In March, nearly 1.4 million CalFresh beneficiaries in Los Angeles County will receive their final pandemic-era boost intended to help make food more affordable for low-income people. Every household will receive at least $95/month less, and some cou.....»»
Keppel corals show resilience following severe bleaching
Corals in the Keppel Islands of the southern Great Barrier Reef survived and recovered from a severe bleaching event in 2020, indicating the high resilience of corals in the region, new research by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) ha.....»»
Ocean surface tipping point could accelerate climate change
The oceans help to limit global warming by soaking up carbon dioxide emissions. But scientists have discovered that intense warming in the future could lessen that ability, leading to even more severe warming......»»
Bridge between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of flax fiber offers breakthrough in multipurpose oil-water separation
The large number of oily wastewater discharges and oil spills are bringing about severe threats to environment and human health. Corresponding to this challenge, a number of functional materials have been developed and applied in oil-water separation.....»»
Tesla"s latest crash highlights regulatory and legal challenges
It's not clear if the collision with a Contra Costa County involved the company's advanced driver assistance systems, but the case echoes others in which Tesla drivers using self-driving technology crashed into emergency vehicles......»»
Astronomers measure the heartbeat of spinning stars
An international team of scientist have used the MeerKAT radio telescope to observe the pulsing heartbeat of the universe as neutron stars are born and form swirling lightning storms which last for millions of years......»»
Cyclone Gabrielle triggered more destructive forestry "slash" in New Zealand
The severe impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle on the North Island, and the five severe weather events experienced by the Thames–Coromandel region in just the first two months of 2023, are merely the latest examples of more frequent erosion-triggering rai.....»»
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......»»