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- 1Storms on Both U.S. Coasts Highlight El Niño's Strength●With Storms on 2 Sides of the U.S., El Niño Shows Its Might
The United States is facing severe storms on opposite coasts at the same time, a pattern being attributed to the strength of the current El Niño. The climate phenomenon, driven by unusually warm Pacific Ocean waters, is influencing weather systems nationwide, with heavy storms hitting both the East and West coasts simultaneously and drawing attention to El Niño's far-reaching impact.
- 2Attenborough's Ocean film renews outrage over bottom trawling●That reminds me of the devastating images of bottom trawlers from Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean, the most horr
David Attenborough's documentary Ocean is drawing renewed attention to bottom trawling, with viewers describing footage of heavy trawl gear ploughing through the seabed and crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens as some of the most disturbing images of environmental destruction they have seen. The film is putting pressure on the fishing industry and prompting calls for tighter restrictions on the practice.
- 3Heavy water isotopes improve weather prediction accuracy▼Heavy water isotopes make weather predictions more accurate
Researchers report that tracking heavy water isotopes can make weather forecasts more accurate. Isotope ratios in atmospheric water vapour carry information about where moisture originates and how it evaporates and condenses, so including them in forecast models could sharpen predictions of rainfall and storms. The finding comes from the physics publication Physics World and is drawing attention as a potential advance in meteorological modelling.
- 4Storm surge damages retaining wall in Scituate during nor'easter●Storm surge damages retaining wall in Scituate, Massachusetts, during nor'easter
A powerful nor'easter sent storm surge into Scituate, Massachusetts, damaging a retaining wall along the coast. The storm battered the shoreline with heavy seas and coastal flooding, adding to concerns about erosion and property damage in the vulnerable seaside town. Residents and local officials are assessing the damage as the storm continues to push water into coastal neighborhoods.