Environment
EPA Repeals Greenhouse Gas Limits on Power Plants
In July 2018, a coal-fired power plant stood silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyoming. Now, the EPA has announced the repeal of controls on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. This
Rare Mediterranean ‘Medicane’ Forms Near Libya
A unique weather system, known as a ‘medicane’, is developing northeast of Tripoli, Libya. This system resembles a hurricane but occurs in the Mediterranean region. It is currently gaining strength and might achieve high-end tropical
Choosing Sustainable Seafood: Tips and Recommendations
When looking to consume sustainable seafood, there are several choices you can consider. Mussels from the U.S., Arctic char from Canada, and anchovies from the U.S. are often good options. With the ocean offering many
Preparing for a Supersized El Niño: Insights for Pet and Livestock Owners
Introduction to El Niño Pet owners should start preparing for the anticipated ‘supersized’ El Niño expected to impact the country this fall and winter. Those caring for livestock will face unique challenges with wet and
Potential Effects of Strong El Niño on U.S. Weather
A historic El Niño event is anticipated to strengthen significantly, raising concerns about its impact on U.S. weather patterns this winter. Federal forecasters noted on Thursday that the likelihood of a strong El Niño during
Atlantic Basin May See Hurricane-Free Season Amid Strong El Niño
The Atlantic basin might experience its first hurricane-free season in over a century if no hurricanes form before the season concludes. This prediction comes from AccuWeather forecasters who are closely watching the situation. El Niño’s
Series of Earthquakes Jolt Lennox and Westmont
Residents of Lennox and Westmont expressed concern following a series of small earthquakes. From Friday night into Saturday, the United States Geological Survey reported around 90 micro-quakes in these unincorporated areas. These tremors ranged from
Concerns Over Nuclear Waste Storage at San Onofre Amid Coastal Erosion
As intense waves and flooding recently hammered parts of the Southern California coastline, oceanographer Kim McCoy focused on the nuclear waste stored in concrete near San Clemente at the closed San Onofre nuclear power plant.
El Niño Intensifies: Impacts on Major U.S. Cities Expected This Winter
Major U.S. cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta should prepare for heavier rainfall, potential flooding, and other significant weather changes this winter. This is due to the strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon, as noted
Balancing Surveillance and Privacy in Lobster Fishing
Democracy Dies in Darkness Keeping track of children and lobster boats, in readers’ eyes. September 11, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. EDT Fishing aprons hang inside a lobstering tour boat on July 13 in Portland, Maine.