Disposing used solar panels could bring big challenges
Solar energy sounds like an energy utopia, as they don’t produce emissions when they’re in use. But what happens when they’ve reached the end of...
Feds hope new website can prevent deaths from worsening heat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government hopes a new website can help people and local governments beat the increasingly deadly heat of an ever-warming world. Days...
When does a hurricane make landfall?
Hurricane landfall, as with real estate, is all about location, location, location. However, the definition of “landfall” can be more technical than practical. What You...
The storm that can produce green skies
Most people have heard the saying “red sky at night, sailors’ delight, red sky at morning, sailors take warning.” But what about when the sky...
Seville, Spain has started naming heat waves
We are all familiar with naming hurricanes and ranking them by category, but now there’s a push to do the same with heat waves. What...
Your body’s own air conditioning system
While much of the nation is sweltering under the summer’s intense heat, have you ever wondered how we humans and other animals stay cool when...
Stay cool as summer heat takes over
This week is a scorcher as high temperatures stay above the average for this time of the year. What You Need To Know Many cities...
What do you consider hot? It depends where you live
Have you ever seen an alert on your phone for a Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning? Chances are you have, but how often you...
Wednesday brings July’s full moon, the ‘Buck Moon’
This month’s “Buck Moon” also happens when the moon will be at its closest to Earth for the year. What You Need To Know July’s...
Hot weather may be causing you sleepless nights
Hot weather could be preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep. Scientists in Denmark found that increases in nighttime temperatures have a harmful effect...