A new study published in Nature highlights how atmospheric rivers (ARs), powerful streams of water vapor in the atmosphere, could disrupt dreams of a white Christmas for many this year by bringing unseasonably warm temperatures to mid-latitude regions. These atmospheric phenomena, previously known for their role in transporting moisture, are now shown to have a…
The nomination of Herschel Walker as the U.S. ambassador to The Bahamas has sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding his views on climate change. As a nation highly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming, The Bahamas requires an ambassador who can address these challenges with seriousness and informed advocacy. Walker’s history of dismissive and uninformed…
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear a challenge to California’s vehicle emissions standards could have profound consequences for the air Californians breathe. At the center of the case is California’s unique authority under the Clean Air Act to set stricter emissions standards than the federal government, a waiver granted by the Environmental Protection Agency in…
California Surpasses 2 Million Zero-Emission Vehicles Sold California has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold, reaffirming its leadership in clean transportation. Rapid Growth in ZEV Adoption This achievement comes just over two years after California reached the 1 million ZEV sales mark, highlighting the rapid acceleration in the adoption…
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley, Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County, the Northeast Foothills, and the Shasta Lake Area, effective from Tuesday night through early Saturday morning. This prolonged weather event, driven by an approaching atmospheric river, is expected to bring 3…
The planet continues to experience unprecedented warmth, as October 2024 goes down as the second-warmest October since records began 175 years ago. According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, the steady rise in global temperatures has almost certainly set 2024 on a course to be the warmest year on record. In October, the global…
Tropical Depression Eighteen, expected to intensify into Hurricane Rafael, is steadily strengthening in the southern and central Caribbean Sea. Data from the Air Force Hurricane Hunters, satellite imagery, and surface observations confirm that the system has a well-defined center and organized convection, meeting the requirements for a tropical depression. As of now, maximum wind speeds…
Introduction: This winter, the U.S. is looking at some unique weather patterns because of changes in atmospheric rivers. These are long, narrow bands up in the sky that carry lots of water vapor and can lead to heavy rains and storms. A recent study from the University of California, Santa Barbara, shows that these rivers…
In the quiet streets of Bradenton, Florida, Jim has lived a life marked by the typical joys and challenges of homeownership. However, the increasing ferocity of hurricane seasons has transformed his perspective, turning him into an unwitting witness to the harsh realities of climate change. This year, Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through Florida with…
As of October 19, 2024, two tropical storms, Oscar and Nadine, are making their presence felt across the Caribbean and Central America, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and localized flooding. While both storms are expected to cause significant weather in their respective regions, neither system is currently forecast to impact Florida. Tropical Storm Oscar has…
