Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
In recent years the plumes of smoke crawling upward from Western wildfires have trended taller, with more smoke and aerosols lofted up where they can spread farther and impact air quality over a wider area. The likely cause is climate change, with de.....»»
Researchers construct model to predict frequency of heat wave and air pollution co-occurrence in China
Researchers led by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have developed a statistical model that uses patterns of springtime warming in the western Pacific Ocean, western Indian Ocean and Ross Sea to predict the frequency of summertime co-occurrence of.....»»
This 2TB game drive for PS5 and Xbox Series X is $100 off right now
The 2TB version of the Western Digital WD_Black D30 game drive, which is compatible with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, is on sale from Best Buy for $140......»»
Thousands flee Greek island fires as southern US swelters
Around 30,000 people were moved to safety on the Greek island of Rhodes where a wildfire burned on Saturday, while people in the southern United States struggled under a record-breaking heat wave......»»
Musk warns Twitter rebrand to X will happen soon
Elon Musk's transformation of Twitter into an "everything app" could take a big turn in the near future, with the rebrand to "X" possibly happening in the very near future.Musk has been clear in his intentions to move Twitter to become the Western eq.....»»
Ancient DNA reveals the earliest evidence of the last massive human migration to Western Europe
Nomadic animal-herders from the Eurasian steppe mingled with Copper Age farmers in southeastern Europe centuries earlier than previously thought......»»
How We Can Adapt to Live with Extreme Heat
We can run from hurricanes, hide behind seawalls and buy wildfire insurance. Here’s how we can try to live with heat waves.....»»
Speedy new species of snake uncovered in Australia
A new species of snake has been identified for the first time by a team of researchers from the University of Adelaide, the South Australian Museum and the Western Australian Museum......»»
Droughts in Western states drive up emissions and threaten human health
When drought-stricken rivers and reservoirs run low across the American West, hydropower dries up and utilities fire up hundreds of power plants that burn coal, oil, or natural gas to keep up with demand for electricity. The timing couldn't be worse,.....»»
US West and South bake under extended heat wave
Swaths of the United States home to more than 80 million people were under heat warnings or advisories Sunday, as relentless, record-breaking temperatures continued to bake western and southern states......»»
The Sims 4: Horse Ranch expansion is a warm slice of Western charm
The Sims 4: Horse Ranch delivers a Western-soaked world where players can get busy ranching and training and riding horses......»»
Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California
Clouds of dust swirled around the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale as a massive helicopter hovered over a tank of wildfire retardant, dropped a long snorkel from its belly and sucked up 3,000 gallons of bright pink material in just about 90 seconds......»»
Eyes in the skies confirm the end of trash burning in the Maldives
White sand beaches. Crystalline waters. Toxic smoke plumes wafting across a paradise clogged with plastic trash......»»
In Canada, deserted oil wells are environmental time bombs
With its flaking red paint, broken pressure gauge and cranks fallen to the ground, an oil well sits forsaken in western Canada, like tens of thousands of others that have been out of service for decades—but never plugged......»»
Personal experience with wildfire increases engagement in disaster preparedness, study finds
Residents who experienced direct harm from Oregon's 2020 wildfires are more likely to take steps to mitigate their fire risk in the future, an Oregon State University study has found......»»
Addressing justice in wildfire risk management
The frequency and severity of wildfires have become increasingly alarming in recent years, substantially due to the effects of climate change. Rising global temperatures, altered weather patterns, and prolonged droughts are all consequences of climat.....»»
Science activism is surging, which marks a culture shift among scientists
Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin's theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 20.....»»
Mortal Kombat 1 trailer reveals even more ninjas coming to the roster
New Mortal Kombat 1 trailer sees fan favorite ninjas Smoke and Rain returning to the base roster......»»
Climate change tests limits of Mediterranean wildfire strategy
Climate change and increased human habitation across France's dry, forested region are pushing the limits of firefighters' tried and tested "strike quick and hard" strategy......»»
Q&A: Empowering vulnerable communities in the face of growing natural threats
A new study reveals how people in low-income communities of color are inequitably vulnerable to wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and other hazards fueled by climate change. The pilot study details ways for these communities to gather data and improve ou.....»»
Research shows ultrafine air pollution reflects Seattle"s redlining history
Despite their invisibly small size, ultrafine particles have become a massive concern for air pollution experts. These tiny pollutants—typically spread through wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and airplane fumes—can bypass so.....»»