First Scorched, Then Soaked: Weather Whiplash Confounds Farmers
As the war in Ukraine disrupts the global grain market, a volatile climate leaves Kansas on track to harvest its smallest wheat crop in decades.
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Anger in China Over Flooding of Towns, in Part, to Save Beijing
A provincial leader set off an outcry by urging cities to serve as a “moat” for the capital, as diverted floodwaters sent scores of residents fleeing.
How Do Wimbledon’s Grass Courts Keep Dry In All The Rain?
The court services crews at the All England Club deploy 18 tarps at a time to keep precious grass courts dry. They’re not above fetching a player a banana or a soft drink, either.
Want to Avoid a Rainy Ceremony? This Weather Expert Can Help.
If you’re planning a wedding, Andrew Leavitt can help you bypass snowstorms, avoid wet feet during high tides and pinpoint the time of the day with the most shade.