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December 27, 2024
The recent severe weather in California was driven by an atmospheric river, a column of moisture that reached from the Pacific Ocean to close to Hawaii. Let’s explore this event further: ___ What is an atmospheric river? Atmospheric rivers are long and relatively narrow bands of water vapor that form over an ocean and flow
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Due to a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures, government authorities have put a halt to the yearly wolf and moose population survey at Isle Royale National Park. This is the first time this has happened in over sixty years. Isle Royale is an island spanning 134,000 acres (54,200 hectares) located in the western region
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The National Hurricane Center is updating its “cone of uncertainty” to include predictions for inland areas, where wind and flooding can be more dangerous than coastal damage. This update will help forecast the location and intensity of tropical storms more accurately. The National Hurricane Center, located in Miami, announced on Thursday through the X social
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On Friday, a massive asteroid, roughly the size of a skyscraper, will come within 1.7 million miles of Earth near Cape Canaveral, Florida. Do not be concerned: It is impossible for it to reach us as it will travel seven times the distance between Earth and the moon. According to NASA’s Center for Near Earth
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Joan Torrent, armed with plastic containers, walks through the forest to find water for drinking. He collects 8 liters (2 gallons) from a natural spring and carries them back to his residence in Gualba, a charming village close to Barcelona. This town, like many others in Spain, is suffering from the impacts of an unprecedented
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The White House announced on Wednesday that Senior Advisor John Podesta will now also oversee international climate policy, taking over the role from former special climate envoy John Kerry as the leading American representative on global climate matters. In January, Kerry stated that he will resign from his role on climate issues in order to
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A recent study reveals that the reappearance of sea otters and their strong hunger has aided in the preservation of a portion of marshland in California. Sea otters are constantly feeding and they particularly enjoy eating striped shore crabs. These crabs create holes in the ground and also feed on the roots of the marsh
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Governor Gavin Newsom of California has made a promise to expedite several projects before his term ends. These projects aim to eliminate or bypass dams that have hindered the return of salmon to cold mountain streams in the state. These dams serve as a crucial component of a delicate ecosystem that supports both economic and
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For years, scientists and poets have believed that flying insects were irresistibly attracted to bright lights, similar to moths drawn to a flame. However, a recent study proposes that the situation may not be precisely as it seems. Instead of being drawn to light, scientists theorize that artificial lights at night may disrupt flying insects’
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The governor of Washington has requested the state to create guidelines for the appropriate use of generative artificial intelligence in government operations, as the technology becomes more integrated. Democratic Governor Jay Inslee stated that it is our responsibility to the public to carefully and considerately implement these influential new tools. Many states in the United
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