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It’s summer, and along with barbecues, beach days, and gardening, it’s the time of year for severe storms. Although the National Weather Service has many forecasting tools at its disposal, there are blind spots where alerting the public about hazardous situations can be hard to achieve. That’s where “SKYWARN®” comes in.
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Eco-anxiety, a term that has come into use as the climate continues to shift and weather disasters increase, describes persistent worries about the future…
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Bees are dying worldwide from pesticide use, disease, and habitat loss. Our food supply is at risk. One company is helping save these vital pollinators by…
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In 1948, a World War II bomber crashed into Lake Mead. After several attempts to find the plane, it was finally discovered in the early 2000s — still…
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When veterans retire from the military—whether voluntarily or from injury—it can be a difficult transition. Gone is the camaraderie that gave their lives…
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We have heard about the deteriorating status of American infrastructure and most imagine crumbling bridges and potholed roads. But there’s another looming…
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Thomas Edison became a household name for inventing the first practical incandescent light bulb. But because of what happened in a small town in Colorado,…
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Experts say that in order to reach climate goals we need to move away from fossil fuels and get our energy from renewable sources. While most assume that…
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The U.S. Geological Survey keeps track of how much water flows through rivers and streams across the country to help plan for shortages—or at the other…
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Wildfires have always been a part of life in the American West, but with climate change, it’s expected they will become more frequent and more intense.…