Drought May Cause Shutdown of Texas Rice Production
Although recent rains have put a dent in the Texas drought, a day of reckoning looms for the state’s long-grain rice growers, who pump millions into the economy in Southeast Texas each year and account for about 5 percent of America’s rice production. … Read More
Snow Drought? Wimpy Winter Weather Across U.S.
While some may be cheering the lack of snow as welcome relief, the widespread lack of it spells trouble for the ski industry, which pumps billions into the wintertime economy in states from California to Maine.… Read More
Texas Tops 10 States Ravaged by Extreme Weather in 2011
A look at which states were hit hardest by extreme climate and weather events in 2011.… Read More
Pineapple Express is Full Steam Ahead to California, Carrying Increased Storm Intensity, Activity
Current climate models show that California's winter storms will increase by half or even double in size. Read More
Santa Ana Wind Season May Be Stretched by Climate Change
Global warming may alter the timing of California's Santa Ana winds, leading to more severe spring wildfires. Read More
Global Warming Has Pushed Arctic into ‘New Normal’
More and more, what happens in the Arctic isn’t staying in the Arctic.… Read More
Sea Level Suit Returns to San Francisco Courtroom
The Alaskan village of Kivalina has filed suit against ExxonMobil, BP, and Chevron Corp. for their contributions to global warming-related sea level rise. Read More
Winter Forecast Offers Little Hope for Texas Drought Relief
The latest outlooks show this winter may dump heavy snow on the northern Rockies again, and leave Texas high and dry. Read More
