Tornadoes struck Northwest Indiana, leading to significant destruction and power outages. Residents have started evaluating and cleaning up the damage after the National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes hit the area, following similar events in Illinois. Despite the devastation, no fatalities were reported, although a truck driver was injured in Merrillville. Extreme Weather Hits Hebron and...
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday the deployment of $46 million to tackle the persistent pollution of the Tijuana River at the California-Mexico border. Since 2018, the river has received over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage filled with industrial chemicals and waste, according to the International Boundary and Water Commission. In a collaborative effort,...
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...
Martin Dean surveyed the damage to his car, shining a small flashlight into the shattered window. Nearby, debris from an apartment building lay scattered, the roof among the remains. Merrillville, a town in northwest Indiana, suffered significant damage after a tornado swept through. This was just one of several areas affected by tornadoes outside Chicago...
As inflation rates climb to their highest in years, Californians encounter significant challenges at the gas pumps. In Los Angeles, the cost of filling a regular tank exceeds $100 at some stations. Recent data shows consumer and producer prices have surged, primarily due to the energy crisis linked to the war with Iran. Gasoline prices...
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that reopens parts of federally protected marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean to commercial fishing. The administration describes this move as a step to enhance domestic seafood production and support U.S. fishing communities. Fishing industry organizations, some Pacific officials, and Trump administration leaders welcome the policy,...
Maps tracking wildfires and smoke, such as those on the fire.airnow.gov website, are partly the result of research funded by the U.S. Forest Service. The University of Washington (UW), being a top recipient of federal research dollars, feels the pressure from proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration. These changes could have a significant impact...
Tackling the Screwworm Crisis On Thursday, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins observed the release of sterile flies aimed at controlling the New World screwworm population. She also visited a Texas ranch where one of the initial cases emerged. The screwworm poses a severe threat to the country’s cattle industry. Rollins has consistently stated that the...
Southern California was shaken in the dead of night when a magnitude 6 earthquake struck near North Palm Springs. This event damaged buildings and disrupted infrastructure, including the California Aqueduct which spilled over a billion gallons into a desert lake bed. Although not as famous as other California quakes, like Northridge or Loma Prieta, this...
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...