Death toll climbs in San Bernardino Mountain communities snowed in
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Avalanche buries two people, trapping one under vehicle on Utah mountain, rescuers say
People on another snow vehicle raced to dig the two out, rescuers said.
- CBS-Sanfrancisco
Pacifica quake: Keith Knudsen from the USGS says quake had some unique characteristics
USGS researcher Keith Knudsen says Tuesday's quake had some unique characteristics
- Idaho Statesman
‘Here it comes, bro!’ Watch as massive avalanche ‘powder cloud’ engulfs Utah mountains
“Here it comes, bro!” the person recording says incredulously in the video.
- The Telegraph
Net zero is a Trojan horse for the total destruction of Western society
I love my electric car, dear reader, I really do. The driving experience is revolutionary, the acceleration mind-blowing and there are no nasty exhaust fumes or engine noise. After almost three years, I’m not going back: it is far superior, for my purposes, to a petrol-powered vehicle.
- Quartz
Rising temperatures are pushing India towards the deadly "wet bulb" threshold
India is moving towards fatal climatic conditions. This year saw the country’s hottest February in 122 years, and it is only likely to get worse.
- USA TODAY
California water sources are rising after dramatic wet winter: See Lake Shasta and Diamond Valley Lake grow
Following a winter of heavy storms, water is again roaring into California’s largest reservoirs and lakes for the first time in nearly three years.
- Sacramento Bee
See beautiful, epic view of Sierra Nevada’s historic snowy winter above mountain peaks
This season’s snowfall of 690 inches roughly equals the height of 10 Tacoma pickup trucks stacked on each other.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Wildfire grows to 5,293 acres in North Carolina as containment nears 50%, state says
The wildfire was caused by “a debris burn on private land,” officials say.
- USA TODAY
Southern California refills its largest water reservoir for the first time in three years
After a record-breaking drought, winter storms allowed Southern California to begin to refill its largest reservoir.
- Associated Press
Hawaii authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins
Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island. It's against federal law to swim within 50 yards (45 meters) of spinner dolphins in Hawaii’s nearshore waters. The prohibition went into effect in 2021 amid concerns that so many tourists were swimming with dolphins that the nocturnal animals weren’t getting the rest they need during the day to be able to forage for food at night.
- Sacramento Bee
With lightning in Northern California forecast, hold off on that shower. Here’s why
Does a thunderstorm put you at risk in your home? CDC says it’s not an old spouse’s tale.
- The Oklahoman
What are Oklahoma and other states doing about all these hogs gone wild?
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- Kansas City Star
Morel mushroom-hunting season begins in Missouri. Here’s what to know before you hunt
“Morels are treasured for their delicious flavor and the fun of the hunt, often a family tradition spanning generations.”
- Belleville News-Democrat
Severe weather could be headed for the metro-east. Here’s the latest forecast
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Lake Shasta rises 118 feet, now nearly 30 feet from the top as California storms roll in
Lake Shasta, the state's largest reservoir, is 82% full.
- Miami Herald
Asian swamp eels spread in the Everglades. ‘Potentially the worst species we’ve had yet’
In Taylor Slough, researchers found populations of two native crayfish and the tiny flagfish dropped 99% since the eels invaded.
- Miami Herald
Watch fun-loving black bear play with soccer ball, inspect trampoline in NY backyard
“He definitely stayed for the toys,” the resident said.
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SRP has sent enough water downstream to fill Phoenix taps for a year
Salt River Project began slowly releasing water in early March to get ahead of the curve. But a series of warm storms rapidly accelerated their plans.
- The Telegraph
Households face net zero penalty for sticking with gas
Households are to be penalised if they do not switch away from gas under net zero plans to be unveiled on Thursday.