Trouble looms for the Western Caribbean from TD 9, and for Maritime Canada from Fiona.
Posted inClimate Science
Studying hurricanes at sea to save lives on shore
Saildrones and other instruments collect real-time storm data, including on Category 4 Hurricane Fiona as it approaches eastern Canada.
Posted inCommentary
Scientist Michael Mann expresses hope during West Coast book tour
University of Pennsylvania climate scientist says he remains optimistic despite daunting challenges and continued concerns about ‘false’ climate solutions.
Posted inFood & Agriculture
‘Fighting for inches’ in the Southeast’s struggle with salt
Can coastal agriculture withstand rising seas, migrating marshlands, and frequent storms?
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Massachusetts DOT adds solar panels to stretch of highway noise barrier
The barrier near Lexington, which protects residents from the sound of traffic, will now also generate clean energy.
Posted inEye on the Storm
Warming climate makes extreme hurricane rains more likely for Puerto Rico
The global trend in more extreme tropical cyclone rainfall events has big implications for a vulnerable island.
Posted inFeature Article
Cat 4 Fiona steams toward Canada; Caribbean disturbance 98L a major concern
Nova Scotia may set an all-time low pressure record in Fiona.
Posted inWeather Extremes
The drying of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers
Catch up on some of the top recent coverage of historic drought plaguing two of North America’s threatened rivers.
Posted inAudio
App helps California volunteers prevent food waste
California is starting to require grocery stores and restaurants to donate unsold food, but businesses need help getting it to hungry people.
Posted inEye on the Storm
Atlantic on fire: Cat 4 Fiona, TS Gaston, and a concerning Caribbean system
Disturbance 98L, which is entering the Caribbean, may become a threat next week to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Posted inJobs & Economy
Stuck with the bill: Local governments deluged with rising climate damage costs
Who’s stuck with the bill for climate impacts? Too often, local governments.
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Vermont nonprofit trains women and gender-nonconforming people to work in clean energy and green construction
Energy and construction are historically male-dominated industries.