With peak hurricane season here, the National Hurricane Center is watching two disturbances in the Atlantic Basin that are expected to strengthen.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Greenland’s melting ice sheet has passed the point of no return, scientists say
Glaciers on Greenland have shrunk so much that even if global warming were to stop today, the ice sheet would continue shrinking, a study suggests.
‘Dangerous’ heat wave scorches western U.S., raising fire threat and coronavirus concerns
A “dangerous” and long-duration heat wave will build across the West this weekend through much of next week, the National Weather Service said.
Air pollution harms honey bees too, study finds: Dirty air could kill 80% of bees in India
The research, conducted in India, found that even mildly dirty air could kill 80% of giant Asian honey bees, a key pollinator in South Asia.
Deadly derecho leaves path of destruction across Midwest, 1 million without power
A derecho lashed through Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, flipping cars, downing trees, causing widespread property damage and knocking out power.
‘It’s disintegrated’: Canada’s last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
The Milne Ice Shelf has now been reduced in area by about 43%. It was Canada’s last intact Arctic ice shelf.
With 9 storms so far this hurricane season, what happens if we run out of names?
From Arthur to Isaias, the hyperactive 2020 hurricane season has already used nine storm names. But what happens if we run out of names?
The amount of Arctic sea ice melted away to a record low for the month of July
Sea ice affects Arctic wildlife and helps regulate the planet’s temperature. July’s totals hit a record low, scientists say.
Isaias makes landfall in southern North Carolina; downgraded to tropical storm
Isaias strengthened into Category 1 hurricane prior to making landfall late Monday night, and has now been downgraded to a tropical storm.
Florida avoids major damage from Tropical Storm Isaias, track headed for Carolinas
Bands of rain from Isaias soaked portions of Florida’s east coast Sunday morning as the tropical storm slowly spun just offshore.