July 14, 2021 California, Florida fish mortality pinned to drought, climate change California officials warned this week that salmon in the state's Sacramento River might not survive the region's historic drought.
July 13, 2021 Extreme heat sizzles Southwest, flash flooding possible in desert areas Excessive heat warnings remain in effect across much of the Great Basin and Desert Southwest as extreme heat continues, with slight relief midweek.
July 10, 2021 Sweltering June breaks heat records in North America The month of June was the hottest on record in North America, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
July 8, 2021 Oregon's heat wave death toll reaches 116 in 'mass casualty' event Oregon's death toll from the Pacific Northwest heat wave that killed hundreds in the region has risen to 116.
July 7, 2021 Traveling to a US National Park this summer? These are the odds of dying during a visit While Americans heading to U.S. national parks this summer should take caution, dying in one of the more than 60 locations is reportedly statistically unlikely.
July 7, 2021 Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, heat persists in West Tropical Storm Elsa is weakening as it approaches the Northern Florida Gulf Coast, making landfall later this morning into the early afternoon.
July 4, 2021 Wildfire threats force western cities to ban Fourth of July fireworks Another dangerous wildfire season is underway amidst record-shattering heat and a scary and historic drought, leading state and local officials across the U.S. to ban fireworks around Sunday's Fourth of July holiday.
July 3, 2021 Death toll in Northwest heat wave expected to continue rising Each day, more deaths are being linked to the heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest this past week, with medical staff who treated people overwhelmed by temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) saying the toll from the extreme weather will keep creeping up.
July 3, 2021 RISING SMOKE: After 10.3M acres burned in US last year, West's 2021 fire season outlook uncertain A wildfire is burning in California. And Oregon. And Washington. And Arizona. Historic drought and climate change play a major role in the 2021 fire season.
July 2, 2021 Town ravaged by wildfire after enduring Canada’s all-time hottest temps A small Canadian town was ravaged by an ongoing wildfire on Thursday after enduring the country’s all-time hottest temperatures for three straight days this week.
