It was just about a month ago that a report came out stating that DOGE activities wasted about $21.7 billion. Yes, the Department of Government Efficiency, which was supposed to save taxpayers vast amounts of money, did not, according to the report. Eliminating foreign aid, including shutting down USAID, was … [continued]
By Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections As Hurricane Helene roared toward the Florida Panhandle on September 26, 2024, the storm put on an intimidating display of rapid intensification, ramping up from a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph (129 km/h) winds to a Cat 4 monster with 140 mph (225 … [continued]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA’s) outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which continues until November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. Never daunted by perilous climate information, the Trump … [continued]
Hurricane season is technically here. Florida hasn’t faced the threat of any big storms yet, but they are no doubt around the corner. It’s actually supposed to be an especially active hurricane season this year. It’s hot, and greater heat means greater storms. One unfortunate thing many people worry about … [continued]
When extreme weather threatens lives and livelihoods, solar and battery storage are there to deliver energy security for the American people. Extreme weather events, from scorching heat waves to destructive hurricanes to frigid winter storms, are constantly challenging our aging infrastructure. When power lines fall or gas plants freeze, distributed … [continued]
Cape Coral was a booming real estate paradise a few years ago. Now, it is reportedly the “worst housing market in America.” Housing prices have dropped 11% in the past two years, with about 12,000 homes in the area now for sale, and prices continuing to drop. Realtor José Echevarria … [continued]
As summer approaches, keeping a lookout for Africa’s storms as they whirl toward our southern states and gulf coasts might be a bit more demanding. The summer and fall storms last season approached earlier and continued with unanticipated devastation later. Asheville residents are still collecting debris from Hurricane Helene of … [continued]
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecast estimates the 2025 hurricane season will exceed the 1991–2020 average, with an estimate of 17 named storms, compared with a historical average of 14 storms. Meteorologists expect 13–18 named storms, including 3–6 storms with direct impacts on the United States, during this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, according … [continued]
As a Floridian, I am quite used to the threat and destruction of hurricanes. However, it seems like one state — a much smaller state — is hit even more and worse than Florida. That would be Louisiana. Interestingly, an unexpected sector of society is taking it into their own … [continued]
I grew up in Florida and lived here through college. Then I moved away for about 14 years. Then I moved back about 6 years ago. In short, I’ve lived here for approximately 3 decades. We went through some hurricanes when I was younger, and were certainly threatened by many … [continued]
