Tag: Weather - Page 2
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NYC’s Rockaway Beach in Shocking Disarray a Week After Sandy (Photos)
But guerilla, pop-up disaster-relief stations are boosting morale and saving lives.
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Most Popular Articles of October: Superstorm Sandy, DIY Tesla Coil, Duct Tape, and More
Check out these incredible photos of NYC underwater. We also have a DIY guide to a Tesla coil, 20 clever uses for duct tape, Swedes importing trash, kids saving the world, and more in the most popular articles of October.
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"I Apologize." Will We Hear These Words From Politicians and the Polluting Class?
That is the only sentiment I will accept from those in the political and corporate class of the United States right now who've said climate change is too expensive to deal with now.
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9 Records Blown Away by Superstorm Sandy
She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records.
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What if New York City Invested in Climate Adaptation Like it Has in Combating Terrorism?
New York has turned the NYPD into a small army and spying operation. What if that energy was put into combating a longer term and less dramatic, but more existential threat to the city?
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Hurricane Sandy, AKA the Frankenstorm and Climate Change: Is There A Connection?
There is nothing that gets you in more trouble than connecting a single event to climate change, but others are doing it.
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Warmer Than Usual Ocean Temperatures in Northeast Mean Heavier Rain From Hurricane Sandy
Ocean temperatures in the Northeast are 5°F above normal, following the second warmest average ocean temperatures ever recorded for September.
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Hurricane Sandy AKA Frankenstorm Explainer (UPDATED)
By now you've heard of the so-called Frankenstorm heading to US East Coast. We're here to answer your pressing questions.
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Tree Conservation Lessons Learned Since England's Great Storm of 1987
It's the 25th anniversary of the storm that destroyed millions of trees in England -- and lots has been learned since then about tree conservation.
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Are Decreasing Trade Winds Behind Hawaii's Drought?
New research shows that the frequency of northeast trade winds has been declining over the past 40 years.
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A New Kind of Cloud? Say Hello to the Undulatus Asperatus
Cloud-watchers and scientists collaborate on getting a new sub-species of cloud officially recognized.
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All 2012's Extreme Weather & Climate Events in One Interactive Timeline
Want to check out all the extreme weather events of 2012 in one place? Start with this timeline from the World Resources Institute.
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Creative Collective Brings 'Seed Storm' to Latvian City
An artificial snow storm recently hit a Latvian city -- instead of snow, seeds flew through the air.
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U.S. Drought So Bad, NASA Can See it From Space
While in 2011 the Mississippi river reached historic levels and rose out of its banks, this year the story is completely different because of the extended drought that has hit the US.
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Rising Temperature Raising Food Prices
Over the last two months, the price of corn has been climbing. On July 19th, it exceeded $8 per bushel for the first time.
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Northeast & Mid-Atlantic US Having Hottest Year on Record - July Hottest Month For US
Perhaps this is obvious to TreeHugger readers residing there, but we now have some stats on how abnormally warm the year so far has been in the region.
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Recent Extreme Heatwaves Were Caused by Climate Change - Even Moderate Heat Has Doubled
The European heatwave of 2003, the Russian heatwave of 2010, last year's record-breaking drought and heat in Texas? All climate change.
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Beat the Heat: 5 Amazing Benefits of Urban Trees
Trees are powerful air conditioners, reduce air pollution, reduce energy bills, more.
