according to the NWS. In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said. ...
Trump also said he would change how public health agencies respond to disasters, noting flooding in North Carolina last year and the more recent wildfires in California. “We have a public health system that does not deliver in times of disaster, yet more money is...
We all know wildfires have been getting worse in the drought-stricken western U.S., but experts say the growing risk on the east coast is concerning.
The state’s newest such path, theLamoille Valley Rail Trail, has had a bumpy start. Devastating flooding in July 2023 caused an estimated $11 million worth of damage to the $31 million trail, delaying its grand opening by a year. It sustained some damage again in July 2024 flooding, bu...
In the eastern U.S., there is evidence that indigenous peoples managed forests to promote the growth of mast trees, as nuts and acorns were an important source of car- bohydrates (Abrams and Nowacki 2008). The removal of competing plant species through the use of fire, girdling, and ...
The Aswan High Dam in Egypt was erected to tame the flooding in communities every year. And while the dam is beneficial for hydroelectric power, it is causing other issues. The silt and sediment necessary for growing crops are getting stuck behind the dam. Soil deposits are essential for the...
Meanwhile,a rare blue supermoon could raise tidesabove normal just as Idalia takes aim at Florida's west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm. The moon will be closest to Earth on Wednesday night, the same day Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida. ...
No need to worry about mayhem on January 6, 2025 when Congress meets in joint session; the election deniers plan to stop a result right away if it looks like Harris is winning. Their goal: Refuse to certify anywhere—even a county that Trump won—and prevent certification in that state,...
Previously, abortion was legal in Georgia up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy. Hawaii In 1970, Hawaii became the first state to fully legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability. In 2006, the stateamended its lawto ensure full access to abortion services no matter what happened on the...
With the flooding of the river bottoms, on which had been the best agricultural land, many tribal members shifted from agriculture to ranching or off-reservation pursuits. In the 1870s, at the same location where the Mandan tribe had established their village, a military post was built in ...