Researchers found that climate change increased the chances of Australia experiencing extreme fire weather by at least 30% – and likely much more.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Shrinking shores: Half the world’s beaches could disappear because of climate change, study says
A new study warned of “the near-extinction of almost half of the world’s sandy beaches by the end of the century” because of climate change.
Arctic may see ‘ice-free’ summers in as few as 15 years, study says
The Arctic could be ice-free in the summer during the decade of the 2030s – most likely in the year 2034, according to a study.
Kaboom! Astronomers detect the universe’s biggest explosion since the Big Bang
The explosion took place at the center of a galaxy that’s about 390 million light years from Earth.
Millions await snow and bitter cold as storm moves from the Midwest to the Northeast
After a snowy Tuesday in the Plains, a winter storm will dump snow in a 1,200-mile stretch from Missouri to Maine from Wednesday into Thursday.
A heat wave melted 20% of an Antarctic island’s snow in only 9 days
A heat wave earlier this month in Antarctica melted about 20% of an island’s snow in only nine days.
Newly discovered species of snail named after teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg
The critter, which was discovered in Brunei on the island of Borneo, now has the scientific name after Greta Thunberg: Craspedotropis gretathunbergae
Black ice causing hazardous travel conditions across Southeast in quick-hitting winter storm
A winter storm is bringing dangerous road conditions and black ice for drivers Friday morning in the Southeast.
Ecuador’s ‘throat of fire’ volcano showing signs of ‘potential collapse,’ study shows
The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador – known locally as both the “throat of fire” and the “black giant” – is displaying signs of a potential collapse.
More rain forecast for flooded South during near-record wet winter
Another round of heavy rain was forecast for the waterlogged South this week, adding to the misery for residents in Mississippi and Tennessee.