Friday

07-18-2025 Vol 2025

Category: Environment

The Hidden Toll of Floods: Beyond Immediate Devastation

The Hidden Toll of Floods: Beyond Immediate Devastation

July has seen an alarming surge in flash floods across the United States, particularly in Texas, where recent flooding has…
Tropical Depression Threat Looms Over Gulf Coast as Heavy Rain Expected

Tropical Depression Threat Looms Over Gulf Coast as Heavy Rain Expected

A weather system moving across the Florida Panhandle is raising concerns for the northern Gulf Coast, with the National Hurricane…
Record-Breaking Flash Flood Warnings in the U.S. Amid Intensifying Climate Crisis

Record-Breaking Flash Flood Warnings in the U.S. Amid Intensifying Climate Crisis

In a worrying trend, over 3,000 flash flood warnings have been issued across the United States this year, surpassing previous…
US Increases National Fire Preparedness Level to 4 Amid Peak Season Risks

US Increases National Fire Preparedness Level to 4 Amid Peak Season Risks

In a significant move to address heightened wildfire risks across the country, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an…
Erasure of National Climate Assessments Marks a Pivotal Moment in Climate Policy Under Trump Administration

Erasure of National Climate Assessments Marks a Pivotal Moment in Climate Policy Under Trump Administration

In a startling move, the Trump administration has effectively halted the scientific efforts that have tracked climate change impacts across…
Arizona Governor Calls for Federal Investigation into Dragon Bravo Wildfire Management

Arizona Governor Calls for Federal Investigation into Dragon Bravo Wildfire Management

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is urging for an independent federal investigation regarding the handling of the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which…
Lessons from Disaster: The Tragic Disconnect Between Weather Alerts and Local Action in North Carolina and Texas

Lessons from Disaster: The Tragic Disconnect Between Weather Alerts and Local Action in North Carolina and Texas

When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina nine months ago, the region was unprepared for the catastrophic consequences. More than…
FEMA’s Flood Map Amendments Raise Concerns Following Camp Mystic Tragedy

FEMA’s Flood Map Amendments Raise Concerns Following Camp Mystic Tragedy

Federal regulators have faced scrutiny following appeals that allowed Camp Mystic, a prestigious summer camp for girls, to operate in…
Texas Leaders Advocate for Flood Warning Sirens Following Deadly July 4 Floods

Texas Leaders Advocate for Flood Warning Sirens Following Deadly July 4 Floods

In response to the catastrophic flash floods that swept through Texas on July 4, leaving at least 120 people dead,…
Severe Rainfall Events Raise Alarms Across the United States: Climate Change Potentially to Blame

Severe Rainfall Events Raise Alarms Across the United States: Climate Change Potentially to Blame

Recent extreme weather across the United States has raised alarms as four distinct 1-in-1,000-year rainfall events unfolded within a week.…
Spokane Faces Climate Challenges Amid Funding Cuts

Spokane Faces Climate Challenges Amid Funding Cuts

In June 2021, Spokane, Washington, experienced a devastating heat wave that saw temperatures soar to 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees…
Tragic Flash Flood Claims Lives in New Mexico Village

Tragic Flash Flood Claims Lives in New Mexico Village

A devastating flash flood struck the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of a man…