Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday
Read full article: Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later SundayA powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east.
US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California
Read full article: US energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off CaliforniaU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed a Texas-based oil and gas company to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act.
High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows in
Read full article: High winds cause power outages, property damage and at least 1 death as wild March weather blows inPowerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States.
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
Read full article: Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operationThe massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs.
Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's tenure
Read full article: Construction finishes on a major offshore wind farm, the first during Trump's tenureConstruction is finished on a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm, the first project to reach this stage during President Donald Trump’s time in office.
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Read full article: US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at onceThe United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow.
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Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
Read full article: Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to ArcticThousands of snow geese touch down at a Pennsylvania reservoir each spring, turning sunrise into a loud, swirling liftoff that draws big crowds.
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
Read full article: Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?At this month’s Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops.
An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy it
Read full article: An iconic Oregon waterfall was put up for sale on Redfin. Lawmakers approved the money to buy itThe state of Oregon may soon have some new public property: A spectacular waterfall, beloved by generations, that was recently put up for sale on Redfin.
Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern California
Read full article: Winter heat wave sends temperatures into the 90s in Southern CaliforniaWith spring still a week away, Southern California is seeing a burst of summerlike heat, and forecasters warn that it raises the risk of heat illness.
King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could change
Read full article: King penguins are the rare species benefiting from a warming world. But that could changeKing penguins are adapting to climate change in a way that seems to help them breed successfully, which is unusual.
Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures
Read full article: Towering lava fountains of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closuresHawaii's Kilauea volcano is shooting lava fountains up to 1,000 feet, and falling ash and volcanic fragments are forcing temporary closures on the Big Island.
Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems
Read full article: Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problemsA major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.
Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says
Read full article: Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study saysA new study in the journal Nature Cities shows that as temperatures rise aboveground, the number of subway riders reporting uncomfortable heat belowground increases.
Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economies
Read full article: Iran war sends shockwaves through African fuel market and economiesRising global oil prices triggered by the Iran war are increasing economic pressures across Africa, where most countries rely heavily on imported petroleum products.
Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma
Read full article: Authorities search debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, OklahomaAuthorities in southern Michigan have searched through rubble and debris in the aftermath of suspected tornadoes that killed four people during powerful storms also blamed for two deaths in Oklahoma.
Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
Read full article: Beyond Meat drops the 'Meat' from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacksBeyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks.
War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia
Read full article: War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for AsiaThe war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth.
US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
Read full article: US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming projectThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years.
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds
Read full article: The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study findsA new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters.
High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big storms
Read full article: High-tech snowplows and AI help cities clean up from big stormsCities across the U.S. have been integrating video monitoring, GPS mapping and artificial intelligence into snow removal operations that once relied almost entirely on manual planning.
LA firefighter says he warned brush fire wasn't out before massive blaze ignited
Read full article: LA firefighter says he warned brush fire wasn't out before massive blaze ignitedA Los Angeles firefighter has testified that the ground was still smoldering from a brush fire days before a massive wildfire exploded last year in Pacific Palisades.
Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorld
Read full article: Injured mother manatee and calf are rescued in Florida and taken to SeaWorldOfficials in Florida say an injured mother manatee and her calf have been rescued from a river and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation.
What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
Read full article: What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its futureGreenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company.
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmon
Read full article: Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help 'disappearing' salmonA federal judge in Oregon has ordered narrow changes to hydropower dam operations on the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest to help salmon.
Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
Read full article: Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridorsAfrica’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 corridor.
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Read full article: Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular toursResearchers have found avian flu in elephant seal pups at California’s Año Nuevo State Park, and officials have stopped seal-watching tours to help limit the spread of the virus.
Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and Alabama
Read full article: Feds announce $26.5 billion loan for electric power expansion in Georgia and AlabamaFederal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply.
Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermath
Read full article: Power outages, piles of snow vexing parts of Northeast in snowstorm aftermathPower failures and waist-high canyons of snow bedeviled parts of the Northeast in the aftermath of a massive storm that dumped piles on streets and sidewalks from Maryland Maine, even as fresh snowfall coated the region.