Using remote sensing, researchers have developed a method to guide the state of Maryland’s tree-planting efforts. Read More…
Weather Blog
Highlights of the environment and weather-related photo stories
Naturally occurring hydrogen was discovered emanating from “fairy circles” in Australia. Read More…
The Flaming Gorge Reservoir lies within a national recreation area that straddles the two states. Read More…
One of the region’s strongest storms in recent years delivered damaging winds and flooding. Read More…
After more than a decade of drought, strong atmospheric rivers in June and August flooded the foothills of the Andes in the Maule, Ñuble,...
Severe drought is reducing the number of daily passages on the transoceanic shipping route. Read More…
The hurricane rapidly intensified over the Gulf of Mexico, weakening only slightly before making landfall over Florida. Read More…
Fueled by unusually warm waters, the hurricane is forecast to rapidly intensify before barreling into Florida. Read More…
The aurora borealis and moonglint shine bright in this astronaut photo of the Alaskan island chain. Read More…