An increasing amount of research demonstrates the benefits of spending time in nature for mental, physical, and cognitive health—an experience that the stewards of Ho‘oulu ‘Āina have witnessed firsthand. Senior citizens who had relied on walkers and canes have regained a degree of mobility. People with diabetes have experienced a decrease in their glucose levels. Teens who were depressed have […]
INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday, Central Indiana is facing intense weather, with numerous areas in the state subjected to a Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. A Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of central Indiana until 10 p.m., with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes being the main threats. Meteorologist experts confirmed that a preliminary tornado was observed in […]
According to a recent study, communities are more vulnerable to devastating fires as the world heats because of the accumulation of dead wood and other flammable materials in ecosystems caused by human success in putting out flames. In many parts of the world, wildfires are a natural part of the landscape.And even as present day wildfires appear greater excessive than […]
Butterfly populations have seen a decline of 22% among 554 recorded species in the United States, as revealed by a recent study published in the journal Science. The study states, “Our national-scale findings provide the most comprehensive—and alarming—overview of the status of butterflies across the country in the early 21st century.” “Rapid butterfly declines across the United States during the […]
The Trump administration has fired about 800 probationary staff members from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),Trump fires 800 employees at national weather services.The federal organization in charge of weather forecasting and climate research,in a dramatic move that has alarmed scientists,meteorologists,and lawmakers. Details of the Firings: The layoffs, which began on February 27, 2025,mainly affected probationary employees,such as satellite […]
Texas Faces the Worst Measles Outbreak in 30 Years: State officials reported Wednesday that a kid who was not vaccinated died in a measles epidemic in rural West Texas, marking the first death in the United States from the highly contagious but preventable respiratory illness since 2015.In the midst of the massive outbreak the biggest in Texas in almost 30 […]
How’s u.s winter weather changing for a large portion of this week, the US National Weather Service has issued warnings of “life-threatening” low temperatures in a number of states, with “significant snow and ice” predicted over large areas of the nation.A surge of polar air is driving subzero temperatures and snow down over much of North America, engulfing large portions […]
It appears like the frigid arctic air mass above Texas is unwilling to move!much warmer days ahead El paso set for 80s next week.Today’s official high was 56 degrees, two degrees lower than yesterday’s. At the airport, the low was 29, one degree colder than it was the day before. The record, set in 1972, is 83, whereas the normal […]
Manatee County is dealing with a primary funding gap in its hurricane healing efforts. While the county has allotted $250 million for recuperation and rebuilding, the whole requests for help have soared near $1 billion. This stark distinction highlights the big financial burden of catastrophe recuperation and the demanding situations nearby governments face in securing enough budget. Communities in Florida […]
This week, the United States is seeing yet another wave of snowy, cold weather, which is prolonging the cold start to the year across much of North America. Nevertheless, January 2025 was the hottest January ever recorded on Earth, setting a new temperature record for the entire planet despite the frigid temperatures across the continent. The Polar Vortex’s Function: The […]