As Tropical Storm Helene intensifies in the northwestern Caribbean Sea, residents across Florida brace for what could become a major Category 3 hurricane by Thursday. The storm’s rapid development comes just months after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed new legislation aimed at strengthening condominium buildings against future hurricane impacts. However, the timing of this initiative…
As of late Monday, September 23, 2024, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine is showing little change in organization, but if it strengthens into a hurricane, it will be named Hurricane Helene. According to the National Hurricane Center, the system lacks a well-defined center of circulation but continues to produce strong convection on its eastern side. Current…
Scientists studying Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier have shared alarming new discoveries about how fast it’s melting—and the potential consequences for places like Florida. Since 2018, the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC), a group of researchers from the UK, US, and other countries, has been investigating this massive glacier. Their findings suggest that if Thwaites collapses, it…
As Florida braces for another potential storm this hurricane season, all eyes are now on Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine. Currently positioned over the northwestern Caribbean Sea, the system is expected to strengthen into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours, with landfall along the northeastern Gulf Coast likely by Thursday. The forecast of rapid…
On Sunday, September 22, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a landmark bill that will ban plastic grocery bags across the state starting January 1, 2026. This move is part of California’s ongoing effort to reduce plastic waste and pollution, but it comes with financial implications for consumers. As plastic bags are phased out,…
Grizzly-polar bear hybrids, often referred to as “grolar bears” or “pizzly bears,” are rare yet fascinating examples of crossbreeding between two iconic bear species—the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos). These hybrids have gained attention in recent years, both in captivity and the wild, as climate change brings the territories of…
Klamath Basin, Ore. — A deadly botulism outbreak at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Klamath Basin has claimed the lives of an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 birds, and the situation is set to worsen. Experts say that this is the worst outbreak in the refuge’s history, surpassing previous outbreaks like that of 2020….
New research by a team of scientists reveals a detailed, 485-million-year history of Earth’s surface temperatures, providing critical insights into how our planet’s climate has fluctuated in the past and what could happen in the future. This comprehensive study offers a stark reminder that, without immediate action on climate change, we could be headed toward…
Once rare and almost unimaginable, “once-in-a-thousand-year” rain events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change. Southeastern North Carolina recently experienced such an extreme event when the towns of Carolina Beach, Boiling Springs Lakes, and Southport were hit with over 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours. The National Weather Service (NWS)…
Rogue waves, those massive and unpredictable walls of water, have long been a threat to both coastal populations and seafaring vessels. Traditionally seen as rare, these waves are becoming more common due to changing ocean conditions influenced by climate change. Recent research highlights that extreme wind-wave events, including rogue waves, are likely to increase in…
