Planet Earth - Page 209

August 2, 2022

Largest California wildfire seen from NOAA space satellite

Smoke plumes from the largest wildfire burning in California are seen in NOAA space satellite images. The McKinney Fire has scorched more than 55,000 acres so far.

August 2, 2022

Kentucky flooding death toll reaches 37 as dangerous heat forecast

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear warned eastern residents about dangerous heat on Wednesday and Thursday in a Tuesday media briefing following fatal flooding last week.

August 1, 2022

Kentucky death toll from floods rises to 35 as state braces for more severe weather

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that the death toll from last week's flooding rose to 35 on Monday as the state braces for more severe weather.

August 1, 2022

Kentucky flooding: Nonprofit serving hot meals to victims, first responders as death toll climbs

Mercy Chefs, a Virginia-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, deployed to the eastern part of Kentucky following deadly flash flooding.

August 1, 2022

Parts of Massachusetts are suffering through a 'critical' drought

Massachusetts is suffering severe drought in some areas, increasing the fire hazard risks and leaving homeowners with dried-out yards, gardens and grass.

August 1, 2022

Humpback whale sightings increase at the Jersey Shore, study says

Sightings of humpback whales along the New Jersey shore have increased over the last decade, according to a study from Rutgers University.

August 1, 2022

June 29, 2022 was the Earth's shortest day ever due to a slight 'wobble'

June 29, 2022, was Earth's shortest day ever. The 1.59 milliseconds shaved off the day were due to a slight "wobble" of the Earth.

August 1, 2022

Sharks spotted near Florida shore as sightings continue: 'Get out of the water!'

At least two sharks were recorded on video swimming in the shallow waters of Neptune Beach in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday, prompting swimmers to get out of the water.

July 31, 2022

Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 26, with more 'bodies' expected to be found for 'weeks'

There are now 25 people reported dead in the catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky, according to Governor Andy Beshear. He said children were among the dead.

July 30, 2022

Taylor Swift responds to critics after jet tops worst private plane CO2 emissions list: 'Loaned out' to others

Taylor Swift was accused of polluting the earth by flying in her private jet 170 times this year. But Swift's rep claimed her jet is loaned to others.