Researchers say ocean temperatures around Great Barrier Reef hit highest level in 400 years in past decade
WASHINGTON (AP) — Researchers say ocean temperatures around Great Barrier Reef hit highest level in 400 years in past decade.
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Landslides are wreaking havoc on this California city. Locals vow to stay
The land is moving so fast that authorities have switched off gas and electricity to hundreds of homes.
- BBC
Chick of 'world's most dangerous bird' hatches in Cotswolds
Keepers at Birdland in the Cotswolds have been trying to breed a southern cassowary for more than 25 years.
- CNN
Landslides are destroying multimillion-dollar homes in California, and they’re getting worse
The deep landslides beneath multi-million dollar homes in Rancho Palos Verdes moved at an almost glacial pace, until they didn’t.
- FTW Outdoors
Baby koala, attacked by dog, reunites with mom in sweet video
An Australia-based conservation group has shared footage showing a baby koala reuniting with mom after the “joey” was attacked by a dog and rushed to a wildlife hospital for treatment. “Meet Squeak!” Wildlife Warriors exclaimed via
- CBC
Washington woman punches bear during attack
On Sunday morning of last week, Lynn O'Connor took her two dogs and her neighbour's dog for a walk, as she often does, on her rural property near Washington state's Kettle Falls. The dogs took off, chasing something in the distance, but she couldn't quite see what."I thought it was cows," she told Daybreak South host Chris Walker. It was not cows. It was a black bear. And she was about two metres away from it."She was coming at me swiping and huffing, and she had her shoulders really big and her
- The Weather Network
Summer 2.0? Ontario heat set to return with a vengeance
It’s almost the middle of September, but the weather will soon act like it’s early August instead
- USA TODAY
What is world's smallest cat? Get to know the tiniest cat breed
Cats can come in all shapes and sizes. But what is the smallest cat in the world? Here is what you need to know about the tiniest felines.
- CNN
The controversial plan to turn a desert green
A Dutch engineer wants to transform an expanse of arid land into green, fertile land teeming with wildlife — and in the process, change the weather
- USA TODAY
Storm tracker: NHC tracking 2 Atlantic tropical waves, one could bring rain to US
The National Hurricane Center said Saturday it is currently tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean. One could bring rain to the U.S. south.
- The Canadian Press
Marineland owner Marie Holer dies, park says 'succession plan' in place
Marineland's owner, Marie Holer, has died.
- The Canadian Press
Devastating Jasper wildfire now listed as under control, Parks canada says
JASPER, ALTA. — Nearly seven weeks since a wildfire forced the evacuation of Jasper National Park and burned nearly a third of the townsite's structures, Parks Canada says the blaze is now officially under control.
- The Weather Network - Video
September heatwave continues in western Canada
A ridge of high pressure is prolonging summer in BC and Alberta. Humidex values in southern BC will climb into the low to mid thirties Saturday afternoon. Temperatures will back off next week as a trough ushers in a cooler airmass. Details with meteorologist Dylan Kikuta.
- Global News
Hurricanes are on the decline in 2024 despite rapid climate change, here's why
This is the time of year when meteorologists are on the lookout for hurricanes forming over the Atlantic Ocean. As Global News has previously reported, those hurricanes are increasingly super-sized because of warmer ocean waters, caused by climate change. Eric Sorensen reports on how the lack of hurricanes could be yet another signal our planet's climate systems are growing out of sync.
- The Weather Network - Video
Soaking rain raises flood risk in the Maritimes
A subtropical low pushing into the maritime is unleashing heavy rain and strong winds. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network has more details.
- The Weather Network
Noticeable cooldown in Ontario comes with strong winds, waterspout threat
Several days of below-seasonal temperatures are on tap in southern Ontario as gusty, northwesterly winds blow through. We could see bands of lake-effect rain along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, and we may even see some waterspouts, too
- The Weather Network
Another round of heavy rain targets the Maritimes on Sunday
Saturday’s heavy rain will be followed by an encore presentation Sunday for some communities across the Maritimes
- USA TODAY
This climate change fix could save the world — or doom it
Wary experts say "dystopian technologies" to cool Earth could backfire. Eager businesses aren't listening to the warnings.
- WDSU - New Orleans
Cold front moves through, but rain returning
Cold front moves through, but rain returning
- WMAR- Baltimore Scripps
Rain returns this weekend
It is time to shake things up! After a dry and mild week we have showers and even a storm or two back in the forecast. A cold front will push in Saturday and bring storms and showers by the afternoon. This will not be an all day rain, but if you have plans, I would have a backup for just a few hours as the rain comes through. By Saturday evening we will clear out quickly and get back to clear skies and cooler temperatures. READ MORE: https://www.wmar2news.com/weather/cooling-down-into-the-70s-today