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In 2014, Maine began developing a fish elevator to carry American shad past Milford Dam. 12 years later, the system could reopen 600 miles of river habitat to a fish whose migration has been blocked for decades

A Maine fish elevator could reopen 600 miles of river habitat for alewives, giving a small fish a much bigger chance to return upstream. The Woodland Dam project is designed to improve fish passage and reach nearly 60,000 acres of spawning grounds. It could also reshape the river’s food web,…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

What is El Nino – and is the weather phenomenon linked to climate change?

Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027

The Independent UK · Aug 21

'Strongest in Living Memory': Why Scientists Fear the Next El Niño Could Rewrite Weather Records

A rapidly strengthening El Niño could become one of the most powerful on record, potentially causing major global weather shifts and pushing temperatures to new highs in 2027.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala

Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods

The Guardian - US · Aug 14

In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffected

The Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could cause major disruptions in power grids and satellite operations. While contemporary systems may not experience total electronic failure, they could face selective issues. Adequate warning systems can prepare us for…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Michigan's historic Ford House is replacing concrete shoreline with natural habitat; the $7 million project will restore 1 mile of shore and 17.5 acres of aquatic and wetland habitat

A groundbreaking initiative along Michigan's Lake St. Clair is reshaping the shoreline into thriving natural wetlands. By dismantling decades of concrete barriers, this project endeavors to create essential habitats for local fish populations. The transformation revolves around the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate, aiming to revitalize coastal marshes while…

The Times of India · Aug 13

How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Niño's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. Forecasters watch two areas for potential storm formation this week. NOAA now predicts a below-average hurricane season with fewer major storms. Activity may increase later if wind shear conditions ease.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Florida spent about $17 million transforming degraded farmland near Tampa Bay into Robinson Preserve, a 700-acre coastal refuge that now draws about 240,000 visitors annually

On the edge of Tampa Bay, where mangrove forests meet open water and birds call from the treetops, lies a place that was never meant to exist. Robinson Preserve, a 700-acre coastal refuge in Manatee County, Florida, was once degraded farmland slated for development. Today, it is a thriving haven…

The Times of India · Aug 13

‘Imposing ignorance’: US climate science under siege

WASHINGTON - A benchmark US report on the fast-changing state of the Arctic has been cancelled. The nation’s top research body has removed a chapter on global warming from a reference manual for judges.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13

Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report

Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity

The Guardian - US · Aug 12