It is far too easy to view scarcity and poor quality of water as issues solely affecting emerging economies. While the images of women and children fetching water in Africa and a lack of access to water in India are deeply disturbing, … Continued
A rare atmospheric phenomena has caused the air above Antarctica to get far warmer than usual, with scientists recording record-breaking temperatures in the stratosphere. Eun-Pa Lim, from Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, and colleagues noticed the air above Antarctica was getting warmer … Continued
A plan by PacifiCorp to retire its coal-fired power plant assets to save money and speed its transition to wind and solar sources could shutter plants in northwest Colorado. But the fate of those units will depend on negotiations with … Continued
Mountain snowpack is shrinking and melting earlier in the spring. Warmer and longer summers dry out vegetation and increase the threat of wildfires in western mountain forests, where the fire season has lengthened by at least a month since 1979. The … Continued
For the first time, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain utility PacifiCorp is planning to rely on massive amounts of solar PV and batteries, as well as wind power, for a large share of its long-term energy needs. The company also … Continued
We know that our planet has experienced warmer periods in the past, during the Pliocene geological epoch around three million years ago. Our research, published today, shows that up to one third of Antarctica’s ice sheet melted during this period, … Continued
Aspen Mountain may not receive the biggest snow totals in the West, but it’s nevertheless one of the heaviest-weight ski spots. On powder days, you can find those in the know — probably not the politicians, celebrities, and corporate executives who … Continued
If you’re in the mood for a tuna poke bowl or an old-school tuna niçoise salad, here’s a tip: Don’t hit up the Greenhouse Tavern in Cleveland. It has been nearly six years since chef Jonathon Sawyer became a “tuna … Continued
After a historically wet winter, much of western Colorado is now in a drought. Aldis Strautins, a service hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, said a moderate drought has crept up from the far southwestern corner of … Continued
While the nation’s attention is directed at the ongoing burlesque of democratic government in Washington, D.C. those clever Chinese climate hoaxsters are hard at work giving places like Florida a sneak preview of coming attractions. From the Weather Channel: Higher … Continued