Burn bans issued for several counties: what residents need to know
Several counties in the Delaware Valley have issued burn bans because of the extremely dry conditions the region has been experiencing.
Several counties in the Delaware Valley have issued burn bans because of the extremely dry conditions the region has been experiencing.
Chances of rain slim as burn bans announced
There has been no measurable rain for the entire month of October, and September saw very little rain. The Drought Monitor has placed the entire region in some type of drought circumstance, either severe or moderate, which has prompted several counties to issue burn bans.
There has been no measurable rain for the entire month of October, and September saw very little rain. The Drought Monitor has placed the entire region in some type of drought circumstance, either severe or moderate, which has prompted several counties to issue burn bans.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
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Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses how they pull data into the monitor and what to expect in terms of water usage.
Dr. David Robinson, NJ State Climatologist Rutgers University, discusses how they pull data into the monitor and what to expect in terms of water usage.
NJ weather: Red Flag Warning issued due to extremely dry conditions for all South Jersey
A weather alert Wednesday evening as all of southern New Jersey, through Mercer County and into Middlesex County, is under a Red Flag Warning.
A weather alert Wednesday evening as all of southern New Jersey, through Mercer County and into Middlesex County, is under a Red Flag Warning.
Red Flag Warning issued for all southern New Jersey
There has been no measurable rain since September and conditions are heightened for wild fires across all of southern New Jersey.
There has been no measurable rain since September and conditions are heightened for wild fires across all of southern New Jersey.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can't find turbine blades
New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
New Jersey hit the pause button Wednesday on an offshore wind energy project that is having a hard time finding someone to manufacture blades for its turbines.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its data centers.
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its data centers.
Three Mile Island to restart
The site of the nation's worst nuclear accident will power back on after a deal with Microsoft.
The site of the nation's worst nuclear accident will power back on after a deal with Microsoft.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Is the Delaware River's water quality improving in Philadelphia?
The discovery of new life thriving along the once murky waters of a major Philadelphia river shows signs of promise for the future.
The discovery of new life thriving along the once murky waters of a major Philadelphia river shows signs of promise for the future.
US coastal communities get $575M to guard against floods, other climate disasters
The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines" in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts.
The projects include more than $72 million for so-called “living shorelines" in New Jersey, using native plants, oyster reefs and other natural materials to restore and protect waterfronts.
Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Officials said the temperature got to 106 degrees.
Burpee Gardens Open House is previewed
Once a year, Burpee Gardens is open to the public. Meteorologist Drew Anderson previews this weekend's event along with Burpee Associate Product Manager, Cooper Schlegel and Burpee Research Coordinator Kira Silvestri
Once a year, Burpee Gardens is open to the public. Meteorologist Drew Anderson previews this weekend's event along with Burpee Associate Product Manager, Cooper Schlegel and Burpee Research Coordinator Kira Silvestri
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll booths will soon be a thing of the past
Open Road Tolling is set to launch across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, starting in just five months.
Open Road Tolling is set to launch across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, starting in just five months.