Tag: Natural disasters
Hurricane Season Risks for Undocumented People: What to Expect
With hurricane season looming in the Atlantic, experts are sounding the alarm on how the Trump administration's anti-immigration policies are worsening the risks for undocumented individuals facing disasters in the United States. The states...
2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast: Above Normal With 13-19 Named Storms
Alright, so get this: Hurricane Helene is doing a number on the U.S. East Coast as of Sept.26, 2024. And who’s the star of the show in capturing this intense moment? None other than...
El Paso Dust Storms Surge: Climate Impact and Comparison to Dust Bowl
Alright, so on a random Tuesday in May, this dude Thomas Gill, who studies earth stuff, was keeping an eye on a bunch of dust cruising through El Paso. He's a teacher at the...
Severe Weather Impacts Midwest and Southern U.S. Amid National Weather Service Staffing Shortages
Alright, so over the weekend and through Monday, some pretty intense tornadoes, storms, and hail decided to make an appearance in parts of the Midwestern and Southern United States. They were really on a...
Exploring the Fascination with Sinkholes: A Closer Look at Enthusiasts
Sinkholes: A Quirky FascinationIn Asheville, North Carolina, there is a group of over 3,400 individuals who share a peculiar interest in sinkholes. Lauren Bacchus, a member of the Asheville Sinkhole Group, proudly wears a...
FEMA discontinues door-to-door canvassing in disaster zones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making some big changes for the upcoming disaster season, according to a memo obtained by Wired. The agency will no longer be sending workers door-to-door to help survivors,...
NOAA Halts Climate Crisis Disaster Cost Tracking – EcoWatch
Los Angeles County firefighters were seen attempting to put out a fire at a Bank of America as the Eaton Fire, which wreaked havoc on many homes and businesses, moved through Altadena, California on...
Trump Closes 25 USGS Centers Monitoring Drought and Flooding
Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is part of the Chesapeake Bay Small Agricultural Watershed Monitoring Program and the Pennsylvania Water Science Center targeted for closure. Scott Heidel, PADEP / USGSSo, like, these more...
Deadly Weekend Tornadoes and Severe Weather Warnings – Latest Updates
A devastating storm system wreaked havoc across the South and Midwest over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With more than 50 tornadoes touching down and fierce winds causing wildfires,...
Hurricanes Fueling Southeast Wildfires: Inside Climate Analysis
More than 200 wildfires raged across the Southeastern United States last week, signaling the onset of the region's annual fire season. One particularly massive blaze in a forest near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, led...
