Environment
Record Water Temperatures In Gulf Of Mexico Raise Concerns
August 16, 2023, 11:09 am EDT
Water in the Gulf of Mexico just reached the hottest on record for average weekly sea surface temperatures. This has scientists concerned both under the waves and on land. Here’s what it could mean for the Atlantic hurricane season.
WHO: Nearly Everyone Breathing Dirty Air
August 15, 2023, 11:44 am EDT
The World Health Organization says 99 percent of the world is breathing air that doesn't meet its air quality standards, leading to millions of preventable deaths each year.
Incredible Rainbow Contrails Caught On Camera
August 13, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A photographer shot images of amazing rainbow contrails from an airplane flying overhead. Here’s what they looked like and how they formed with some help from the weather.
The Desperate Race To Rescue Florida Coral
August 12, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Normally, the Coral Restoration Foundation grows coral in underwater nurseries and plants it on reefs. Now the group is taking it out of the water in a desperate race to save it from the ‘extreme heat event’ happening in waters around the Florida Keys.
Wildfire Smoke May Interfere with Clouds Producing Rain
August 11, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A new study found that wildfire smoke may be hindering water droplets in low-lying clouds from becoming raindrops that reach the ground.
How Wildfire Smoke Is Affecting Our Oceans, Lakes And Rivers
August 8, 2023, 10:08 am EDT
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused some American cities to have the worst air quality in the world this week. But it’s also having a large effect on our oceans, rivers and lakes. Here’s what you need to know.
Water Shortage Halts New Homes Near Phoenix
August 3, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Arizona state officials announced a groundwater shortage on Thursday, and as a result will no longer grant permits to Phoenix metro area developers that build homes which rely solely on well water.
Florida Records Hot Tub-Like Water Temperatures
August 2, 2023, 11:35 am EDT
A sea surface temperature over 100 degrees measured Monday in Florida Bay has water feeling like a hot tub.
Disappearing Sargassum Mystery Solved
July 25, 2023, 12:02 pm EDT
Sargassum levels in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean dropped drastically in the month of June. An expert explains the reason why and if the smelly, brown seaweed will return in abundance to Florida beaches.
Watch Saharan Dust And Canadian Smoke Over Atlantic
July 20, 2023, 3:37 pm EDT
NOAA has released satellite images the Atlantic showing both dust coming off of Africa, and wildfire smoke from Canada.
