National Hurricane Center’s tropical weather outlooks move from 5 days to 7 days
Author: Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY
Global warming driving more extreme droughts and floods, NASA satellites show
Global warming temperatures driving more intense droughts and floods, a NASA scientist says after studying satellite data.
Fishing season canceled: Feds close chinook salmon season in California due to drought effects
Federal officials have closed Chinook salmon fishing for spring in California and southern Oregon and may keep season closed for the next year
2 whales found dead along Atlantic Coast were likely hit by boats, NOAA says. Here’s how many die in the region each year.
Dead whales found on Jersey Shore and Virginia beach were hit by vessels, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Shark attacks and bites dropped again in 2022. Experts explain why.
The International Shark Attack File says fatal shark attacks and shark bites dropped worldwide in 2022. Experts explain why this might be.
Mount Washington wind chill: New Hampshire summit fell to minus 108 F, likely lowest recorded
The summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire, dropped to a mark that is likely the lowest wind chill ever recorded in the United States.
What are the causes of climate change? Why scientists say humans are to blame.
Carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases are fueling climate change and a warming globe. What to know about climate change causes, definitions.
‘Terrifying prospect’: Utah’s Great Salt Lake could disappear in 5 years without drastic water conservation
Decades of overconsumption of water throughout the region, and a mega-drought made worse by climate change, threaten to further shrink the lake.
A mystery, no leads, then a break in the case: Timeline of the Idaho student murders investigation
A timeline of the investigation into the November murders of four students at the University of Idaho and what led police to arrest Bryan Kohberger.
Go on a hike! Start a tradition on New Year’s Day with these hiking trails.
If you’ve eaten too many cookies or are bored with no bowl games on New Year’s Day, go hiking instead. Here’s a look at trails and safety tips.