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NATURAL SCIENCE August 5, 2021

2021 hurricane season will be even more active than previously forecast: NOAA scientists

The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be busier than meteorologists previously predicted.

US August 5, 2021

Raging wildfire destroys parts of Northern California Gold Rush town

A wind-driven wildfire tore through a Northern California mountain town, leaving much of the downtown in ashes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather.

US August 3, 2021

Firefighter battling western wildfires shares his story on front lines

Ryan Meehan is one of more than 22,000 wildland firefighters and support personnel working to extinguish the flames of some of America’s biggest wildfires.

US August 3, 2021

Record wildfire burns on Hawaii's Big Island amid historic drought

Firefighters gained more control over a wildfire in Hawaii that forced thousands of people to evacuate over the weekend and destroyed at least two homes on the Big Island, but officials warned that strong winds will return on Tuesday, raising the danger again.

US July 31, 2021

How to travel safely and avoid injury during wildfire season

As wildfires continue to ravage the western U.S., smoke and drought conditions have complicated the lives of Americans far beyond the reach of the flames.

US July 30, 2021

Berkeley passes resolution to offer vegan meals at local jails, senior centers

Berkeley, California, passed a resolution on Tuesday that could mean the progressive city would provide vegan meals at its jails, senior centers, youth programs, city buildings and public events in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

US July 28, 2021

When will your city have its warmest day?

As July comes to a close, most of the U.S. is forecast to approach its hottest days.

US July 28, 2021

Wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts in eastern US as monsoon season poses risk to West

As wildfires continue to threaten the western U.S., eastern states are once again under air quality alerts due to plumes of smoke traveling across the country.

US July 27, 2021

US beaches threatened due to toxic bacteria

Bacterial infections are plaguing beaches across the U.S. They have shut down beaches in New York, Ohio, New Jersey, Washington state and Massachusetts.

US July 24, 2021

Expanding Western drought sets 122-year record: scientists

The percentage of devasting drought covering the western U.S. has set a 122-year record, based on Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) statistics.

US July 24, 2021

California's Dixie Fire rages as temperatures expected to rise across US

California's Dixie Fire, the largest wildfire burning in the western state, has jumped to 167,430 acres.