Recent research by the USGS indicates that the existing model used for issuing flood warnings in post-wildfire areas of the Western U.S. may be inaccurate. The updated M1 model has been recalibrated to better reflect rainfall intensity and debris flow likelihood, particularly in Arizona, northern California, Colorado, and New Mexico. Accurate warnings are crucial for safety during storms in burn scar areas.
This Fall’s What’s Hot in Climate Change roundup highlights five notable climate-related stories, ranging from the brewing “Godzilla” El Niño, mountains storing water, bad climate tipping points, good climate tipping points, and the importance of dialogue and community action.
Wildfires are burning bigger, faster, and closer to home than ever — from Lahaina to Los Angeles to Spokane. You can meet that threat head-on. This guide arms you with real defensible-space strategies and smarter insurance moves, plus how to protect your lungs from smoke that can travel a thousand miles downwind — with practical countermeasures you can start using today. Preparation makes the difference — start now.
You don’t need a grad program, a six‑figure loan, or a secret handshake to get serious about climate education anymore. Thanks to AI, you can design your own climate curriculum that actually fits your life: your schedule, your starting knowledge, and the problems you want to help solve. In this guide, we walk through how to turn AI into a research assistant, tutor, and course designer so you can build a practical, personalized path to climate literacy—without paying a cent in tuition.
Summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s one of the leading environmental causes of injury, illness, and death worldwide. And with global temperatures rising every year, extreme heat is becoming a more frequent, more dangerous fact of life. The good news? Your behavior is your most powerful weapon against it.