Climate and EnvironmentRecord-Breaking U.S. Summer Highlights Growing Challenge of Extreme Heat
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Record U.S. summer heat is raising concerns about energy, water, wildfire risk and community resilience nationwide.
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Climate and EnvironmentNOAA Announces $700,000 in Extreme-Heat Planning and Research as U.S. Communities Face Rising Weather Risks
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced $700,000 in new support Wednesday for extreme-heat planning and research, giving communities and researchers additional resources to prepare for one of the country's most persistent climate-related hazards.
Climate and EnvironmentHurricane Karina Strengthens Into Category 4 Storm, Bringing Dangerous Swells Toward Southern California
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Climate and EnvironmentNew AI Method Could Improve Understanding of Rare Extreme Weather Events
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Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new artificial intelligence-assisted method that could…
Climate and EnvironmentProlonged Western Heat Wave Raises Drought Concerns Across Parts of the United States
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A prolonged period of extreme heat remained a significant environmental concern across parts of the…
Climate and EnvironmentNOAA Announces Major Modernization of U.S. Weather Forecasting Systems
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a significant modernization initiative on July 29,…
Climate and EnvironmentNOAA Reports Record Marine Heatwave Near South Florida, Highlighting Environmental Challenges
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A new environmental update released on July 23, 2026, has brought renewed attention to unusually…
Climate and EnvironmentRare Summer Northern Lights Forecast to Illuminate Skies Across Parts of the Northern United States
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Skywatchers across portions of the northern United States received exciting news on July 21, 2026,…
Climate and EnvironmentSevere Flooding in Central Texas Prompts Large-Scale Rescue Effort and Renewed Focus on Flood Preparedness
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Communities across Central Texas faced dangerous flooding on July 17, 2026, after heavy rainfall caused…
Climate and EnvironmentDangerous Heat Wave Expands Across the United States as Officials Urge Public Precautions
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A widespread and potentially dangerous heat wave continued to intensify across much of the United…