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Panama Canal drought causes global shipping delays

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Many shipping vessels are being forced to forgo or take a detour from the “world’s greatest shortcut” as ongoing drought conditions impact the infamous Panama...
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Weather impacts online sales and holiday shopping

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The evolution of e-commerce brought many advantages to retail, especially during the holiday season. The convenience of shopping anytime, anywhere, continues to delight both buyers...
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Why Election Day is on a Tuesday in November

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Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, this year. Like every year, it’s the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.  There’s solid reasoning behind...
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Study links elevated pollution levels to breast cancer

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One in eight women living in the U.S. will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The...
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What is rapid intensification?

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Hurricanes are hazardous, especially when they impact land directly. One that undergoes rapid intensification prior to landfall raises even more of a threat, since it...
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How the 2023 hurricane season stacks up so far

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We’ve passed the statistical peak of the hurricane season in the Atlantic, but the 2023 season was far from quiet- even with an emerging El...
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Why tropical cyclones increase the threat of tornadoes

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Tropical cyclones come with a handful of impacts- powerful winds, heavy rainfall and numerous coastal hazards being the most notable. Yet, there’s another danger that’s...
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The correlation between storms and earthquakes

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Millions across Southern California and the Southwest hunkered down prior to Tropical Storm Hilary’s arrival. While alerts warned the public about the significant rain threat and...
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True colors: Ocean hues are changing

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Blue is the hallmark color of the sea. After all, many of the world’s most pristine bodies of water are famous for their alluring blue...