How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms – the Washington Post
The abnormally strong event may boost extreme weather, flooding and erosion of the coast…
Rivers are delivering a staggering amount of microplastics into the ocean – the Washington Post
Study finds that nearly all of the pollution comes from rivers in developing countries. High plastic use, mismanagement of waste, strong rainfall and high solar radiation are major factors…
Where the Sea Steals Homes and Jobs – the Harvard Gazette
Along West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, Salata Institute research is helping communities and governments weigh excruciating choices about what to protect, how to adapt, and when to retreat..
Hurricane Lala cuts power to thousands in Hawaii — rural outages could last months – the San Francisco Chronicle
Hurricane Lala unleashed destructive flash flooding in Hawaii over the weekend as several feet of rain swept homes off their foundations and strong winds left hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity, outages that the islands’ primary utility provider warned could last for months in some rural areas…
On the Great Barrier Reef, management by Traditional Owners is growing – Mongabay
Joint management of the Great Barrier Reef is changing, with Traditional Owners playing an increasing role in the conservation of one of the seven natural wonders of the world…
Heat Is Hammering Europe, Again. Here’s What That Looks Like – the New York Times
Extreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve..
What will El Niño bring where you live? Maps show its wide-reaching impacts – the Washington Post
Global weather patterns are starting to change. These forecasts will be updated regularly….
The Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Why that’s an ominous sign – the Washington Post
A marine heat wave covering an area eight times the size of the United States could soon fuel serious storms and extreme heat..
Italy’s famous ‘Lovers’ Arch’ collapses on Valentine’s Day – CNN Travel
An Italian coastal beauty spot known as “Lovers’ Arch” because of its popularity with courting couples collapsed during heavy storms on Valentine’s Day in what one local official called “a blow to the heart…”