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Why did the air quality in these states plummet on Tuesday?

July 21, 2021

Why did the air quality in these states plummet on Tuesday?

Skies across major U.S. cities were a murky grey on Tuesday against a blood orange sun as smoke choked the East Coast.

Heat wave in Pacific Northwest, Canada killed more than 1 billion sea creatures: researchers

July 17, 2021

Heat wave in Pacific Northwest, Canada killed more than 1 billion sea creatures: researchers

As extreme climate-related events continue to strengthen in intensity and frequency across the world, wild animals are often the first to be impacted.

Storms pound US, causing mudslides, power outages

July 17, 2021

Storms pound US, causing mudslides, power outages

As wildfires continue to rage across the arid and drought-stricken West, severe weather and flooding continue to threaten the eastern, southern and central U.S.

US heat wave sparked surge in emergency department visits, CDC report finds

July 16, 2021

US heat wave sparked surge in emergency department visits, CDC report finds

An intense heat wave affecting the Northwest caused a spike in emergency department visits for heat-related illness, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Arizona hit hard with flash flooding in wildfire burn scar

July 15, 2021

Arizona hit hard with flash flooding in wildfire burn scar

After weeks of scorching heat and devastating drought, Arizona cities have been inundated with flash flooding.

California, Florida fish mortality pinned to drought, climate change

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.

Extreme heat sizzles Southwest, flash flooding possible in desert areas

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.

Sweltering June breaks heat records in North America

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).

Oregon's heat wave death toll reaches 116 in 'mass casualty' event

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.

Traveling to a US National Park this summer? These are the odds of dying during a visit

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.