Weather is Making Allergy Season Worse
Climate Change and Pollen AllergiesPre-1990s: Allergy seasons and pollen levels are within historical norms.1990s: Research indicates that ragweed pollen monitoring has been taking place at 11 locatio...
20 Mar 202512min
🍀 St. Patrick's Day Green River Dye Toxic?
The Tradition of Dyeing Rivers Green1. Why do cities like Chicago and Tampa dye their rivers green for St. Patrick's Day? The tradition of dyeing rivers green for St. Patrick's Day is primarily a cele...
18 Mar 202530min
Hurricane Hunters Face BIG Challenges Due to Funding Constraints
Questions and Answers on Hurricane Hunter Aircraft OperationsQ1: What is the primary purpose of Hurricane Hunter aircraft operated by NOAA and the Air Force?Hurricane Hunter aircraft from the National...
18 Mar 202519min
March 14-16 Tornado Outbreak: Stories of Survival
Questions about the Recent Severe Weather Outbreak (March 2025)1. What was the primary cause of the widespread severe weather experienced across several US states in mid-March 2025? The severe weather...
17 Mar 202514min
Northern Italy Floods, Again
Northern Italy Flooding EventKey Topics:The severe weather event affecting Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on March 14, 2025.The specific cities and regions impacted by heavy rainfall, flooding, and landsl...
16 Mar 20257min
Is American Society Falling Apart via Social Media Misinformation and Structural Stupidity?
Jonathan Haidt's article in The Atlantic argues that the 2010s marked a turning point in American life, characterized by increasing fragmentation, distrust, and "structural stupidity" within instituti...
15 Mar 202541min
Tornado Outbreak: Rare Level 5 “High Risk” for Severe Weather
Timeline of Main Events (March 14-16, 2025)Friday, March 14, 2025:Evening/Overnight:Severe Thunderstorm Watches are in effect from Iowa and Nebraska southward to Kansas and Missouri.Tornado Watches ar...
14 Mar 202524min
Water Woes for California & Other Western States Due to Trump Cuts
Office and Staffing Changes1. Which federal agencies are most affected by the lease cancellations and staff reductions?Several agencies are facing a significant number of lease cancellations, includin...
14 Mar 20259min
