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Associated PressBiologists' fears confirmed on the lower Colorado River
For National Park Service fisheries biologist Jeff Arnold, it was a moment he'd been dreading. Bare-legged in sandals, he was pulling in a net in a shallow backwater of the lower Colorado River last week, when he spotted three young fish that didn't belong there. Minutes later, the park service confirmed their worst fear: smallmouth bass had in fact been found and were likely reproducing in the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam.
- Argus Leader
Sioux Falls' sky turned green amid severe weather. See the strange phenomenon in photos
As Sioux Falls braced for severe weather and storms, the sky turned green. Here's a look at the strange weather occurrence.
- Naples Daily News
Tropics watch: National Hurricane Center watching 3 tropical waves in Atlantic basin
No new tropical cyclones are expected over the next five days but as Tropical Storm Colin reminded us, conditions can change rapidly.
- BBC
Climate change: 'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
A storage device made from sand may overcome the biggest issue in the transition to renewable energy.
- The Conversation
How hot is too hot for the human body? Our lab found heat + humidity gets dangerous faster than many people realize
Long-term exposure to high heat can become lethal. Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesHeat waves are becoming supercharged as the climate changes – lasting longer, becoming more frequent and getting just plain hotter. One question a lot of people are asking is: “When will it get too hot for normal daily activity as we know it, even for young, healthy adults?” The answer goes beyond the temperature you see on the thermometer. It’s also about humidity. Our research shows the combination of the two can get da
- The Stockton Record
‘You just do the best you can’: Jackson residents flee as Electra Fire rages in Amador County
Some 1,200 firefighters are battling the Electra Fire, which has forced evacuations near Jackson, California, after tripling in size overnight.
- Associated Press
Great Salt Lake hits new historic low for 2nd time in a year
The Great Salt Lake has hit a new historic low for the second time in less than a year as the ongoing megadrought worsened by climate change continues to shrink the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi. Utah Department of Natural Resources said Monday in a news release the Great Salt Lake dipped Sunday to 4,190.1 feet (1,277.1 meters). Lake levels are expected to keep dropping until fall or winter, the agency said.
- WSOC
Invasive spotted lanternfly sighting confirmed in North Carolina
A population of an invasive fly from Asia has been discovered in North Carolina, confirming a prediction from agriculture experts that it was only a matter of time before the potentially destructive pest reached the state.
- Detroit Free Press
Tim Allen’s yacht spills gallons of oil into Traverse City area marina
The spill of nearly 30 gallons caused the marina to close over the weekend.
- INSIDER
A snake combusted after sparking a power outage that struck 9,800 homes in Japan's Fukushima amid a heatwave
The Tohoku Electric Power Company said the snake could have slithered over a live fire, causing a power surge that led to the blackout.
- The Stockton Record
Electra Fire: Wildfire in Amador County strands 4th of July revelers, explodes to 3,034 acres
Firefighters are battling a fresh wildfire that broke out Monday at a recreation area in Amador County packed with Fourth of July revelers.
- Florida Today
'Sargassum storm': Stinky seasonal seaweed sets record in Brevard, and more is coming this way
The Caribbean Sea keeps on gifting Central Florida's beaches mounds of mushy, stinky golden brown seaweed.
- BBC
Mumbai: Heavy rains bring Indian city to a standstill
Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India's financial capital.
- TechCrunch
Sure, Tesla, a solar trailer
Over the weekend, Tesla showed off its latest gadget: a solar trailer, featuring extendable panels, a satellite internet terminal and even a lick of matte-black paint. Tesla may have designed the trailer to add some range to electric vehicles — or to advertise Starlink's new $25-per-month "portability" feature, which SpaceX announced in May. Whatever it's for, you probably won't see this trailer for sale any time soon.
- Politico
The Southwest is bone dry. Now, a key water source is at risk.
Climate change and worsening drought have driven water stores to dangerous lows. Now the federal government is telling states to drastically cut back.
- The Des Moines Register
Derecho sweeps through northern Iowa, marking the state's third in less than two years
Weather officials confirmed a derecho struck Iowa Tuesday, following on the heels of August 2020 and December 2021 storms
- Ocala Star Banner
Ocala courthouse: Final two people sentenced in bear torture case
Troy Travis Starling and Dustin Reddish were present in court with their lawyers on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to torturing black bears.
- Argus Leader
What is a derecho? Is it different from a tornado? Get to know these South Dakota weather terms
South Dakota and parts of Sioux Falls have been hit by a derecho and a haboob in 2022. Here's a look at what exactly they are and their definitions.
- AccuWeather
Giant invasive snail sends one Florida county into quarantine
As if there weren't enough creepy crawlers lurking through Florida, the giant African land snail returned to the Sunshine State's ecosystem last week after being eradicated in 2021. The news comes just days after an enormous python was pulled from the brush of the Florida Everglades last month. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), the giant African snail, commonly referred to as GALS by invasive-species aficionados, is native to East Africa and can gr
- Charlotte Observer
‘Gross’ algae on North Carolina lake is actually thousands of molting flies, expert says
“It’s gross & scummy, but doesn’t appear to be a threat to water quality.”