The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise As temperatures continue to rise across the United States, so does the threat of mosquito-borne diseases. One such disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), also known as Triple E, has been making headlines for its alarming spread in recent years. The increasing incidence… Continue reading The Mosquito-Borne Disease ‘Triple E’ Is Spreading in the US as Temperatures Rise
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Hottest July on Record Kills Hundreds of Cows
It has been a worrying summer across America, with record-breaking heat waves sweeping the nation and temperatures soaring to extreme levels. In many parts of the United States, July 2020 was officially the hottest July on record, causing endless problems for farmers and their livestock. The extreme heat has been particularly detrimental to cows, as… Continue reading Hottest July on Record Kills Hundreds of Cows
July heatwaves ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change
In July 2020, global temperatures over land and ocean reached a record high for the month. This was made even more alarming considering the heat waves that swept through Europe during the month. The “exceptional” weather, as defined by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO), was made even more noticeable due to the relative… Continue reading July heatwaves ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change
After Three Long Years, La Niña Is Out
After an unusually long wait, La Niña is finally here! La Niña is one of nature’s most powerful forces, creating climates of cooler temperatures and above-average rainfall in the United States and around the world. It is caused by the warming of surface ocean water temperatures in the south central Pacific Ocean near the equator.… Continue reading After Three Long Years, La Niña Is Out
Incoming Deep Freeze Could Leave U.S. Northeast Its Coldest in Decades
Winter is fast approaching, much to our collective dismay, and the northeast United States is bracing to be hit by a deep freeze that could make this December one of the coldest in decades. The National Weather Service is expecting a prolonged period of unusually cold weather over the next few weeks, with temperatures in… Continue reading Incoming Deep Freeze Could Leave U.S. Northeast Its Coldest in Decades
Why hundreds of thousands of Texans lost power in another cold snap
For many Texans, the recent cold snap has been an unprecedented event, but unfortunately, it has cost hundreds of thousands their power. For a state accustomed to warmer climates and fewer snow days, this can be a perplexing phenomena. To provide some perspective, here’s a look at why hundreds of thousands of Texans lost power… Continue reading Why hundreds of thousands of Texans lost power in another cold snap