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Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

More than half of California is 'abnormally dry' after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?

California's drought conditions improved due to atmospheric river-fueled rain storms, but over half the state remains abnormally dry.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago
Germany news

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany faces unprecedented drought with record low rainfall since 1931, raising concerns about agriculture, forestry, and environmental impacts.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Possible record-breaking heat on tap for Southern California next week

Southern California is experiencing a significant temperature rise with potential triple-digit heat next week.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Bay Area weather: California's largest reservoir has risen 22 feet, as more rain drenches the state

California's recent storms have significantly improved water supply outlook after a prolonged dry period.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why the Carolinas have seen months of extreme weather whiplash

Wildfires in the Carolinas resulted from dry conditions and strong winds following previous weather extremes.
California
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

More than half of California is 'abnormally dry' after rains. Which areas are hit hardest?

California's drought conditions improved due to atmospheric river-fueled rain storms, but over half the state remains abnormally dry.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Three wet winters in a row for the first time in 25 years? Sierra Nevada snowpack 85% of normal with more storms forecast

Northern California's water outlook remains healthy, with reservoirs full and less likelihood of summer water restrictions.
California is experiencing favorable winter conditions after years of drought.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago
Germany news

Germany sees 'worrying' record dry spell in early 2025

Germany faces unprecedented drought with record low rainfall since 1931, raising concerns about agriculture, forestry, and environmental impacts.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Possible record-breaking heat on tap for Southern California next week

Southern California is experiencing a significant temperature rise with potential triple-digit heat next week.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Bay Area weather: California's largest reservoir has risen 22 feet, as more rain drenches the state

California's recent storms have significantly improved water supply outlook after a prolonged dry period.
more#weather
#wildfire
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Progress is made on a huge fire north of LA as new fires erupt in Southern California

Evacuation orders lifted for many as progress made against Hughes Fire, but new fires erupt in San Diego County.
California
fromWIRED
3 months ago

California's Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

Santa Ana winds in Southern California drastically increased wildfire risks, leading to urgent evacuations and heightened state of emergency.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

A rapid wildfire in New Jersey caused evacuations and highway closures, with devastating impacts on the region's communities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Progress is made on a huge fire north of LA as new fires erupt in Southern California

Evacuation orders lifted for many as progress made against Hughes Fire, but new fires erupt in San Diego County.
California
fromWIRED
3 months ago

California's Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down

Santa Ana winds in Southern California drastically increased wildfire risks, leading to urgent evacuations and heightened state of emergency.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC parents

NJ wildfire prompts evacuations as it explodes in size, closes part of Garden State Parkway

A rapid wildfire in New Jersey caused evacuations and highway closures, with devastating impacts on the region's communities.
more#wildfire
LA food
fromEater
2 weeks ago

After a Historically Rough 2024, Louisiana Crawfish Producers Are Bouncing Back

Historic drought in Louisiana severely affected crawfish production in 2023, leading to a 90% crop yield decline.
#water-conservation
fromSecret NYC
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC's Drought Watch Finally Comes To An End After A Problematic Fall

NYC has lifted its drought warning following significant rainfall and conservation efforts from residents after a historically dry autumn.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Environment

There's a simple solution for Western droughts-but people aren't going to like it

Advanced purification of wastewater is safe but minerals must be added back to avoid health risks.
Recycling levels of water vary significantly among Western states.
fromFOX Weather
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New York City lifts ban on firework displays ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

New York City lifted the ban on fireworks but stresses ongoing drought conditions and water conservation are crucial.
Mayor Adams urges caution despite lifting firework ban due to drought concerns.
fromSecret NYC
4 months ago
NYC politics

The NYC Drought Watch Has Been Lifted, But Things Are Still Not Back To Normal

NYC downgraded its drought warning to a watch after significant rainfall and conservation efforts, but residents are urged to continue water-saving practices.
fromSecret NYC
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

NYC's Drought Watch Finally Comes To An End After A Problematic Fall

NYC has lifted its drought warning following significant rainfall and conservation efforts from residents after a historically dry autumn.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Environment

There's a simple solution for Western droughts-but people aren't going to like it

Advanced purification of wastewater is safe but minerals must be added back to avoid health risks.
Recycling levels of water vary significantly among Western states.
fromFOX Weather
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

New York City lifts ban on firework displays ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations

New York City lifted the ban on fireworks but stresses ongoing drought conditions and water conservation are crucial.
Mayor Adams urges caution despite lifting firework ban due to drought concerns.
fromSecret NYC
4 months ago
NYC politics

The NYC Drought Watch Has Been Lifted, But Things Are Still Not Back To Normal

NYC downgraded its drought warning to a watch after significant rainfall and conservation efforts, but residents are urged to continue water-saving practices.
more#water-conservation
#wildfires
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

You're not crazy. We're in a drought and it's pouring rain

The U.S. faces unprecedented drought conditions affecting 85% of the continental land area, creating alarming shifts in climate patterns.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Los Angeles

The horrifying L.A. wildfires are being fueled by the worst conditions January has ever seen

Southern California faces heightened wildfire risks due to extreme winds and drought, driven by climate change.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Firefighters tackle several wildfires in western Germany DW 04/13/2025

Germany is battling significant wildfires in North Rhine-Westphalia attributed to unusually dry weather.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
California

Southern California is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Southern California faces extreme drought, raising wildfire risks, due to an unprecedented lack of rain and dry vegetation conditions for January.
California
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Southern California's water crisis is fueling fires. These maps show just how dry the region is

Southern California faces severe dryness, increasing wildfire risk and potential drought conditions into 2025 due to low soil moisture and poor water storage.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

As Southern California bakes, the Bay Area is breaking rain records

California is experiencing stark climate contrasts: heavy rainfall in the north and severe drought in the south.
OMG science
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

You're not crazy. We're in a drought and it's pouring rain

The U.S. faces unprecedented drought conditions affecting 85% of the continental land area, creating alarming shifts in climate patterns.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Los Angeles

The horrifying L.A. wildfires are being fueled by the worst conditions January has ever seen

Southern California faces heightened wildfire risks due to extreme winds and drought, driven by climate change.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Germany news

Firefighters tackle several wildfires in western Germany DW 04/13/2025

Germany is battling significant wildfires in North Rhine-Westphalia attributed to unusually dry weather.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
California

Southern California is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Southern California faces extreme drought, raising wildfire risks, due to an unprecedented lack of rain and dry vegetation conditions for January.
more#wildfires
fromEuro Weekly News
3 weeks ago
Barcelona

Catalonia ends drought crisis

Catalonia declares the end of its drought crisis as reservoirs replenish significantly after heavy spring rainfall.
#climate-change
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

La Nina emerges in Pacific triggering global weather changes

La Niña has developed, bringing drought concerns for California and southern US, while altering global weather patterns and affecting agriculture in South America.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's operation is critically dependent on freshwater availability, which is threatened by droughts, affecting global trade and local economies.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

How January's dry weather could spell trouble for California's water supply

California is experiencing an exceptionally dry January, threatening water supply unless the weather pattern changes.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack reached 96% of historical average, marking a significant recovery following years of severe droughts.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

La Nina emerges in Pacific triggering global weather changes

La Niña has developed, bringing drought concerns for California and southern US, while altering global weather patterns and affecting agriculture in South America.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's operation is critically dependent on freshwater availability, which is threatened by droughts, affecting global trade and local economies.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

How January's dry weather could spell trouble for California's water supply

California is experiencing an exceptionally dry January, threatening water supply unless the weather pattern changes.
more#climate-change
#california
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
California

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
California

CA begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed

California's winter snowpack is off to a strong start in 2025, but more storms are needed for sustained water supply.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

California snowpack is below average, but anticipated winter storms could change that

California's snowpack is currently at 65% of average, but incoming storms might improve water supply.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Sierra Nevada snowpack declines after very dry January but promising storms are arriving to replenish it

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack decreases to 65% of average, raising water supply concerns, but upcoming storms may restore levels significantly.
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Sierra snowpack sees promising start as California water officials take first survey of 2025

California's snowpack measurements indicate a solid start to the water year, but uneven distribution of snow remains a significant concern.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

'Glory Hole' in California lake spills over for first time in 6 years, videos show

The 'Glory Hole' in Lake Berryessa overflowed for the first time in six years, captivating onlookers with stunning visuals.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

For the first time in 25 years, California has a snowpack trifecta

California's snowpack reached 96% of average, marking the third consecutive year of above-average levels, which aids in water supply stability.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

CA begins 2025 with solid start to winter snowpack, but more storms are needed

California's winter snowpack is off to a strong start in 2025, but more storms are needed for sustained water supply.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

California snowpack is below average, but anticipated winter storms could change that

California's snowpack is currently at 65% of average, but incoming storms might improve water supply.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Sierra Nevada snowpack declines after very dry January but promising storms are arriving to replenish it

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack decreases to 65% of average, raising water supply concerns, but upcoming storms may restore levels significantly.
fromSacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Sierra snowpack sees promising start as California water officials take first survey of 2025

California's snowpack measurements indicate a solid start to the water year, but uneven distribution of snow remains a significant concern.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

'Glory Hole' in California lake spills over for first time in 6 years, videos show

The 'Glory Hole' in Lake Berryessa overflowed for the first time in six years, captivating onlookers with stunning visuals.
more#california
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Portland food

The Austin area won't be seeing a lot of bluebonnets this year. Here's why. - Austin Monitor

Drought conditions in Central Texas threaten the iconic bluebonnet bloom this season.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.
#california-wildfires
California
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the US military's special C-130 Hercules water bombers that are joining the LA wildfire fight

California wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths and severe property damage, worsened by extreme drought and Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Southern California's persistent drought poses ongoing fire risks despite anticipated winter rains.
California
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

See the US military's special C-130 Hercules water bombers that are joining the LA wildfire fight

California wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths and severe property damage, worsened by extreme drought and Santa Ana winds.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Amid wildfires, Los Angeles' winter rains to finally arrive. But dry weather could soon return

Southern California's persistent drought poses ongoing fire risks despite anticipated winter rains.
more#california-wildfires
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

This giant iPod Nano is actually a mirror

Retro tech, including the iPod, is trending again, with products like the iMirror tapping into nostalgia for vintage gadgets.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Kardashians Slammed for Using Way More Than Their Fair Share of Water, Then Griping About City's Fire Response

Khloe Kardashian's criticism of LA's mayor reveals a double standard regarding water usage and budget cuts impacting wildfire response.
#new-years-eve
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year's Eve with a 'spectacular light display,' rather than fireworks, as drought continues * Brooklyn Paper

This year's Prospect Park New Year's Eve celebration will feature a drone light show instead of fireworks due to drought conditions in NYC.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Many New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks shows in NYC canceled due to weather

The fireworks ban in NYC was lifted, but water conservation remains critical as drought conditions persist.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Prospect Park to celebrate New Year's Eve with a 'spectacular light display,' rather than fireworks, as drought continues * Brooklyn Paper

This year's Prospect Park New Year's Eve celebration will feature a drone light show instead of fireworks due to drought conditions in NYC.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Many New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks shows in NYC canceled due to weather

The fireworks ban in NYC was lifted, but water conservation remains critical as drought conditions persist.
more#new-years-eve
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