Category: Floods

Muggy Heat and Storms Continue to Grip the U.S., but an End Is in Sight

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Weather at the start of the week looks like more of the same: heat and storms across the Eastern United States. But a subtle shift is in the cards.
Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.
Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.
Even the Rich Can’t Escape Cyclospora, Ticks, Heat Waves and Other Summer Scourges

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
With heat waves throttling the Northeast, lone star ticks on Martha’s Vineyard and cyclospora in our salads, not even the rich can escape the impact of climate change.
Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park

The New York Times – Travel:
The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes are rare, officials said.
Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

The New York Times – Business:
The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday.
The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty

Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
California Faces a Weeklong Lashing of Rain, Wind and Some Snow

Forecasters said a parade of storms from the Pacific Ocean will pull in a river of moisture. Over the next week, parts of Northern California could get seven to 10 inches of rain.
Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More Energy

Demand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Even Painful Things Can Heal’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Rain Anxiety Follows a Summer of Tragic Flash Floods

After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
Think You Don’t Need Flood Insurance? Think Again.

Inland areas have suffered severe flooding in recent years, experts note. And standard homeowner policies don’t cover flood damage.