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Northern Lights May Be Visible Across 11 US States Before Dawn Tuesday as NOAA Watches Possible G1 Storm

The northern lights may be visible in 11 US states due to solar activity, with NOAA predicting minor geomagnetic storms. Viewing depends on clear skies and solar wind conditions.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square metres of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the shell mound grew into a living oyster reef

A North Carolina living shoreline project stabilized the coast using cordgrass and oyster shells. This established marsh habitat faced two major hurricane tests in 2011 and 2018. NOAA assessments revealed substantially less erosion compared to hardened shorelines during these storms. The project demonstrated the resilience of planted marshes and oyster…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands

Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season

The Guardian - US · Sep 6

El Niño Is 'Supersizing': What It Means for Winter 2026-2027 Snowfall and What's Coming in the US and the UK

A rapidly strengthening El Niño is expected to peak in late 2026, potentially causing extreme weather, including floods, droughts, and altered snowfall patterns across the US and UK through 2027.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

In 2003, Florida's Manatee County acquired 482 acres of farmland for restoration. 5 years later, Robinson Preserve opened, and today 135 acres of coastal habitat are restored fueling $32.7 million in economic activity

At Robinson Preserve, restoration specialists designed protected water features that made it harder for larger predatory fish to reach juvenile fish. Strategic mangrove plantings and restricted-access water areas helped recreate conditions similar to natural coastal ponds and creeks.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan Ranch

San Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and help protect shorelines from erosion, storms and floods. They also support fisheries and endangered species. At Cullinan Ranch and Dotson Family Marsh, restoration is rebuilding damaged tidal marsh…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Experts warn that Trump’s AI fakery in Iran will destroy public trust: ‘Breaking our shared reality’

ANALYSIS : Seven years ago, he altered a hurricane map with a Sharpie marker and made a federal agency endorse it. On Monday, the president published AI-created fake combat footage purporting to depict a war he is actually fighting, and the Pentagon had to say it never happened. The impact…

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Forecasters Put the Odds of a Record Breaking El Nino at 69 Percent, and Winter Health Risks Shift with It

NOAA puts a very strong El Niño above 90% for winter 2026-27, with a 69% chance of a record event. Here is what that means for household health.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

Hurricane threat in Southern California: 90% chance of disturbance to turn into depression

A tropical disturbance in the eastern Pacific now has a 90% chance of becoming a tropical depression within 48 hours, while weather models cited by Southern California meteorologists show it could strengthen into a hurricane later this week before weakening and potentially moving towards the region.

The Times of India · Aug 31

Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living things

The next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than eroded mountains or ancient rocks. Some grains may have traveled through coral reefs, formed within microscopic organisms, broken away from algae or even been created…

The Economic Times · Aug 30