Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent years
Read full article: Images highlight just how drastic change in Great Lakes ice coverage has been in recent yearsIce coverage for all the Great Lakes was at historical lows, with the coldest of the lakes — Lake Superior — having just 1% ice coverage as of Tuesday. The historical average is 40%.
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
Read full article: Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study showsResearchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa.
EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
Read full article: EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacksThe Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states.
Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rules
Read full article: Winter drilling program in Alaska petroleum preserve can proceed, judge rulesA federal judge has refused to block a winter oil and gas exploration project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska that opponents said was improperly analyzed by the federal government.
It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertain
Read full article: It's one storm after another for much of the US, but the next one's path is uncertainWinter's brutal grip on the U.S. East will continue in the coming days, with subfreezing temperatures reaching into Florida and a potential blizzard threatening the Atlantic coast.
Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
Read full article: Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate changeA court has ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents of the Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change.
Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely
Read full article: Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safelyGetting outdoors to enjoy simple pleasures is unlikely to be front of mind for people in a 1,300-mile stretch of the United States where a massive weekend storm brought deep snow and bitter cold.
Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger
Read full article: Bitter cold grips the eastern US as winter storm deaths rise and power outages lingerThree Texas siblings who died in an icy pond are among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold.
Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfires
Read full article: Trump executive order seeks to speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by Los Angeles wildfiresPresident Donald Trump says he has signed an executive order that seeks to speed up reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by the Los Angeles area wildfires in 2025.
Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Read full article: Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continueA federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.
Road salt’s hidden cost: Decades of environmental impact in Virginia
Read full article: Road salt’s hidden cost: Decades of environmental impact in VirginiaWhile road salt helped clear Southwest Virginia’s roads after recent snowstorms, experts warn the environmental impact could last for decades, potentially threatening wildlife and water supplies.
'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI
Read full article: 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AIA science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction.
King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
Read full article: King Charles III believes ‘harmony’ can help save the planet. His documentary explains howKing Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject.
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Read full article: 30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels USMany U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.
Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter storm
Read full article: Blue Jackets' game against Kings is postponed because of major winter stormThe NHL has postponed the Columbus Blue Jackets’ home game against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night because of a major winter storm that created dangerous travel conditions across much of the United States.
Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missing
Read full article: Rescuers recover more bodies from landslide in Indonesia, with 72 still missingImproved weather has helped rescuers in Java, Indonesia, recover more bodies after a landslide killed over two dozen villagers.
NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter storm
Read full article: NBA, ACC men, UConn women among college hoops games affected by approaching winter stormAn approaching major winter storm has prompting a shuffling of an NBA game, an NHL game and dozens of college basketball games this weekend.
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
Read full article: California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coastCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for approving an oil company's plans to restart two oil pipelines along the state's coast.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Read full article: What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditionsThat snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
Read full article: Italian expert's manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina GamesDavide Cerato will play a major role in skiing and snowboarding events at the upcoming Olympics, but he won’t be competing.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Read full article: To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yardWinter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice.
Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks
Read full article: Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaksThe southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year.
Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile
Read full article: Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in ChileFirefighters and security forces in Chile are battling deadly wildfires that have killed at least 21 people and destroyed vast areas of forests.
Interpol-backed police make nearly 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweep
Read full article: Interpol-backed police make nearly 200 arrests in Amazon region gold mining sweepPolice from Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana and Suriname have arrested nearly 200 people in their first-ever joint cross-border operation targeting illegal gold mining in the Amazon.
