Environment
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.
Scientists Find Something New On Mount Everest: Germs
July 20, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists have, for the first time, identified human-related microbes frozen in rocks and ice fives miles above sea level on the mountain
Low Tide Strands Boats in Puget Sound
July 19, 2023, 10:26 am EDT
A low tide at least 4 feet below normal stranded boats and docks in Tacoma, Washington.
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Crosses Atlantic Ocean
July 15, 2023, 11:59 am EDT
As many Americans deal with a cloud of smoke from wildfires burning in Canada, satellite imagery reveals that cloud traveled much further, reaching the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Alligator Lunges At SC Fisherman, Bystanders Scream
July 13, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A fisherman was seeing what he could catch in a pond on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, when an alligator emerged from the water and lunged towards the man. The fisherman and bystanders screamed and scrambled to reach a safe distance.
