Celebrating Mario Molina, a pioneer of climate research
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month, it’s hard to imagine where climate research would be right now without the contributions of Mexican chemist Mario...
A megaflood could be California’s next ‘big one’
Droughts, earthquakes and wildfires are natural disasters that occur in California. But the Golden State may have to prepare for another climatic event that hasn’t...
Why fall weather is a favorite
We may be losing daylight and watching temperatures drop, but lots of people embrace fall and count it as their favorite time of year. What...
Ian will make landfall in South Carolina on Friday
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Wednesday afternoon, the first hurricane to make landfall in the continental U.S. this year. Its first landfall...
Danielle puts an end to the “hurricane drought”
Compared to the last couple of seasons, the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is a late-bloomer, so to speak. We’ve only seen five storms named since...
Cutting down your food waste with worms
Something burrowing underground could help you cut down on your food waste. It’s called vermicomposting or more commonly know as worm composting. According to the...
Breaking down harmful algae blooms
If you’ve spent any time around water, you’re probably familiar with algae. Whether in a pool, pond or even on the side of a rock,...
What to do before, during and after flooding
Flash flooding strikes many by surprise. It can happen in just minutes, helping make it a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the country. Know what...
The pattern in the tropics starts shifting in August
August is here and that means that the average peak of hurricane season is approaching. This month usually marks the beginning of more tropical activity...
A volcano’s ‘song’ may signal eruption
Predicting a volcanic eruption could come down to studying the lava inside the mountain. More precisely, the sounds coming from that lava that could indicate...