Federal projections reveal that Lake Mead’s water levels might be dropping faster than previously anticipated. A new study by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) predicts that the reservoir could decline to 1,015.77 feet above sea level by July 2027. This forecast presents a sharper decrease compared to last month’s report, which estimated a level...
The scientific community is currently engaged in a heated debate over the potential impact of climate change on the intensity of El Niño. This discussion is crucial due to the phenomenon’s influence on global weather patterns and the implication for extreme weather events and disasters. El Niño, a natural climate occurrence that elevates global temperatures,...
In Town of Pines, Indiana, Cathi Murray has discovered coal ash in her backyard, a constant reminder of the contamination in her community caused by the nearby Michigan City Generating Station. The plant’s owner, Northern Indiana Public Service Co., distributed excess coal ash throughout the area as fill material starting in the 1970s, impacting local...
Intense heat and severe storms are sweeping across the United States this week, extending into the next as summer temperatures settle across the nation. Friday marks the last oppressively hot day for the East Coast, with numerous record highs anticipated in cities such as Baltimore, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Raleigh. On Thursday, Raleigh recorded...
Extreme floods that were once rare are becoming increasingly common in coastal areas as human-induced climate change raises sea levels. New research highlights the necessity for improved flood management and infrastructure planning as the planet heats up. These significant floods occur when high tides and storm surges coincide with rising sea levels, exacerbated by natural...
The abrupt closure of Arizona’s San Carlos Lake due to a significant fish die-off has sounded alarms among scientists, environmental experts, and water managers. They caution that similar events could occur elsewhere as issues like drought, rising temperatures, and water management pressures grow more severe. San Carlos Lake Incident The San Carlos Recreation and Wildlife...
During the first half of 2026, Southern California experienced its smoggiest period in more than ten years. Statewide air monitoring data reveals that the region endured the highest number of unhealthful air days. The South Coast air basin, encompassing Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, recorded 39 days of elevated ozone levels exceeding...
Los Angeles Wildfire Impact In 2025, fires in densely populated areas such as Los Angeles led to record financial losses. Despite a relatively small area of 90 square miles being affected, the wildfires were the most economically damaging in history. At least 31 people died, and over 150,000 were displaced. Global Losses A new analysis...
As heatwaves grow more intense and widespread, staying cool indoors shifts from being a comfort issue to a health priority. Recently, millions across the US have faced extreme heat warnings, with forecasters describing some events as “once-in-a-century.” Some parts of the Northeast have seen temperatures surge into the triple digits. A developing ‘super El Niño’...
European countries are increasingly learning that certain landscapes may have unexpected benefits when it comes to managing wildfires. Instead of merely responding to fires, these nations are focusing on prevention and preparation. In Catalonia, Spain, a fierce blaze tore through a forest, posing a threat to vast stretches of pines and underbrush. The fire’s path...