After nearly 100 years, adult winter-run Chinook salmon seen in California river State’s fish and wildlife department posted a video showing an adult female guarding a nest of eggs The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2025
NOAA Tsunami Tech Just Saved Hawaii — But Experts Say the Next One Could Be Worse NOAA's tsunami warning system helped protect Hawaii after a major quake, but experts warn local threats could bring faster, more destructive waves. International Business Times UK · Jul 30, 2025
An underwater observatory keeping the pulse of the Southern Ocean for nearly 30 years yields fresh results In a world affected by climate change, the Southern Ocean plays an outsized role. It absorbs up to 40% of the human-caused emissions taken up by the oceans while also being home to some of the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025
As US climate data-gathering is gutted, Australian forecasting is now at real risk This year, Australia has experienced record-breaking floods, tropical cyclones, heatwaves on land and in the ocean, drought, coral bleaching, coastal erosion and devastating algal blooms. Over the past five years, insured losses from extreme events have risen to A$4.5 billion annually – more than double the 30-year average. The Conversation · Jul 28, 2025
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites. Space · Jul 27, 2025
Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale Canada is facing another dangerous wildfire season, with burning forests sending smoke plumes across the provinces and into the U.S. again. The pace of the 2025 fires is reminiscent of the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season, which exposed millions of people in North America to hazardous smoke levels. The Conversation · Jul 26, 2025
NOAA officials who led ‘Sharpiegate’ investigation placed on leave after clashing with Trump hires The move comes days before a Senate committee votes on the nomination of Neil Jacobs, who was found to have violated the agency’s scientific integrity policy The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
Two top Noaa officials linked to Trump’s ‘Sharpiegate’ incident put on leave Two men led inquiry into 2019 debacle involving incorrect hurricane projections that tarnished federal agency’s record The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025
Floodplains Belong to the Rivers From Houston to the Hill Country, we Texans keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result. Texas Observer · Jul 24, 2025
How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers – and won As the Trump administration dismisses global heating, the coastal city is getting on with becoming one of the most climate resilient in the world. Here’s how The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025
After Bill Cosby Breaks His Silence On Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Passing, Second Victim Is Revealed Media report that there was another person with Malcolm-Jamal Warner during his fatal swimming accident in Costa Rica. Bored Panda · Jul 22, 2025
Texas flood protest goes to Washington: ‘No more kids lost to climate disasters’ Twenty-seven trunks symbolise child flood victims: ‘They died as a result of choices – terrible and deadly choices’ The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025
Microbes in deep-sea volcanoes can help scientists learn about early life on Earth, or even life beyond our planet People have long wondered what life was first like on Earth, and if there is life in our solar system beyond our planet. Scientists have reason to believe that some of the moons in our solar system – like Jupiter’s Europa and Saturn’s Enceladus – may contain deep, salty liquid… The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025
US satellite data cut sparks cyclone forecast fears in French West Indies The United States is suspending sharing key satellite weather data this month raising concerns over cyclone forecast accuracy in the French West Indies. The move, linked to "cybersecurity risks" and US budget cuts, comes as the Atlantic cyclone season intensifies. Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2025
Space · Jul 16, 2025 NASA won't publish key climate change report online, citing 'no legal obligation' to do so NASA will not host the U.S. government's primary climate assessment reports on its website after all, despite a White House claim that they would be available via the space agency.
Space · Jul 16, 2025 Satellite images track Grand Canyon wildfires burning across thousands of acres Lightning-ignited Grand Canyon wildfires burn tens of thousands of acres, as NOAA’s GOES satellites continue to monitor the fires.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood On July 4, a horrific flash flood occurred in central Texas, mainly impacting Kerr County. The heavy rain started at about 3 a.m., resulting in rainwater surging down mountain slopes, causing the waters in the Guadalupe River to rise by eight metres very quickly.
Roll Call · Jul 15, 2025 Trump’s proposed NOAA cuts meet Senate appropriators’ opposition - Roll Call Members of Congress are expressing renewed support for the nation’s weather forecasting system after deadly flooding in Texas and elsewhere.
LiveScience · Jul 13, 2025 What's Earth's lowest point on land? What's Earth's lowest spot on dry land — and how did it get to be that way?
Roll Call · Jul 11, 2025 Should we talk about the weather? — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Senators had the Capitol all to themselves as the Texas floods coincided with the confirmation hearing for the next NOAA administrator.
LiveScience · Jul 10, 2025 Severed bow of US warship blown off by Japanese torpedo finally found in South Pacific More than 180 lives were lost in the WWII attack, but the U.S. ship stayed afloat.
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025 Trump’s budget cuts are adding to risk in life-threatening floods and emergencies Acclaimed author Michael Lewis wrote a book about the first Trump administration entitled The Fifth Risk, outlining the consequences when people who don’t understand how the government of a vast, complex and multifaceted nation works are put in charge of said government.
International Business Times UK · Jul 10, 2025 US Flash Flood Warning: Is New Jersey Next – and Which States Are at Risk of Disaster? Deadly flash floods have struck the US. New Jersey faces new warnings as storms intensify. Officials urge preparedness as risks rise nationwide.
Al Jazeera · Jul 9, 2025 As Texas floodwaters recede, lawmakers grapple with emergency preparedness County officials had pressed the state for flood warning systems for nearly a decade but without luck.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies