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Record-breaking heat takes hold for parts of the U.S.

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Even though Sept. 1 marked the start of meteorological fall, temperatures will say otherwise as record-breaking heat scorches the eastern two-thirds of the country this...
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Canadian wildfires affect air quality

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Wildfire smoke from Canada is affecting the air quality across the U.S. again. What You Need To Know Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn, sending...
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Understanding air quality alerts in your area

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When you step outside on a summer afternoon for a dose of fresh air, do you ever stop and wonder how “fresh” the air actually...
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Rare comet to pass Earth for first time in 50,000 years

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Later this month, Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) could be visible to the naked eye in dark night skies.  It has an orbital period of roughly...
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A Christmas week storm brings rain, snow, wind and cold

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As millions prepare for the Christmas holiday weekend, we are tracking a winter storm that will disrupt travel plans from the Plains to the Midwest...
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NOAA releases its winter 2022-2023 outlook

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Winter isn’t far off, and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) released its outlook for December through February. What You Need To Know La Niña will...
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Ian will make landfall in South Carolina on Friday

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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...
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Breaking down harmful algae blooms

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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,...
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Working from home might not benefit the planet like we think

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Many of us have switched to remote work over the past couple of years, meaning we’re driving less to and from an office. But has...
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Rainbow chasing: Yes, it’s a thing

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Even though the R&B group TLC cautioned us about chasing waterfalls, they didn’t say anything about chasing rainbows.  Of course, there’s an app for it,...