Environment
Tropical Depression Nears U.S. Gulf Coast
A tropical depression on a track toward the U.S. Gulf Coast could bring severe weather this week. Monday afternoon, it was centered 105 miles south of Panama City, Florida, with winds up to 35 mph.
Volunteers Use Scythes to Restore Somme Prairie in Northbrook
On Saturday, motorists passing by Somme Prairie Nature Preserve in Northbrook might have felt like they had stepped back in time. Volunteers, armed with handheld scythes, were busy working within the prairie. Nearly 30 individuals
How Wildfire Smoke and Summer Ozone Create Health Concerns in the U.S.
Overview of Current Air Quality Issues Poor air quality has recently impacted multiple U.S. states due to a combination of factors. Smoke from Canadian and regional wildfires, along with ozone pollution, are creating unhealthy conditions
Innovative Method Reduces Mosquito Population
Mosquitoes are often seen as an annoying part of summer in Washington, D.C. The humid environment creates ideal conditions for these insects. However, there is a new method to help decrease their numbers, which has
Heat Wave and High Waves Threaten Southern California
Southern California braces for a dual threat this week, with a dangerous heat wave and hazardous high waves along the coast. A high-pressure system moving in from the east, combined with Tropical Storm Elida, is
Resurgence in Gas Prices Amid Conflict and Travel Demand
Gas prices in the United States have increased, climbing back to levels seen a month ago. As conflicts with Iran resume, the average cost at the pump has reached $4 per gallon, according to AAA.
Tropical Storm Fausto and Gulf Depression Updates
Tropical Storm Fausto formed on Sunday off the southwestern Pacific coast of Mexico. This storm developed from a tropical depression, situated approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California
Earthquake Strikes Central Highlands of Peru, Causing Fatalities and Damage
An earthquake in the central highlands of Peru has resulted in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to at least 20 more, as confirmed by authorities on Sunday. The disaster occurred in the JunÃn
Wildfire Smoke Affects Air Quality Across the Midwest and Beyond
Smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada, and Minnesota darkened the skies over parts of the Midwest on Sunday, affecting air quality and extending into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Forecasters predicted the Great Lakes region
Black Vultures: A New Threat to Illinois Farmers
In the daylight, black vultures glide slowly above country roads and cattle farms in rural southern Illinois. These birds were once uncommon this far north. Now, they are a part of the landscape, and farmers