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Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer?

The island chain has tended to avoid the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this year

The Guardian - US · Sep 10

Northern Lights: Visual treat likely for 20 US states tonight; here's how to get the best view

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, that recently illuminated skies over North Dakota, Canada and Iceland followed geomagnetic storms triggered when charged particles from the Sun interacted with gases in Earth’s atmosphere.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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 meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and Florence

In North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like marsh grass and oyster shells rather than traditional concrete barriers. The Pivers Island marsh not only withstood the force of hurricanes Irene and Florence but also served as a habitat for…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

In 1997, US Army began Maryland's oyster restoration partnership in Chesapeake Bay. 24 years later, about 600 acres of new oyster bars had been created across Maryland

Maryland partnership formally began with the project cooperation agreement executed in February 1997. Restoration sites eventually included Kedges Strait and Eastern Bay, as well as portions of the Chester, Choptank, Magothy, Patuxent, Severn and Tred Avon rivers.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

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