Governor invokes emergency act to fight volatile, wind-driven Ashland fireSeptember 21st, 2009 Ore. gov invokes emergency act to help battle fireASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon's governor has invoked an emergency provision to free up state firefighting resources to battle a volatile, wind-driven blaze on the outskirts of Ashland.
Ozone layer changes may increase UV radiation in tropicsSeptember 16th, 2009 TORONTO - Ozone layer alterations, prompted by climate change, will enhance ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the tropics and Antarctica, according to a discovery by physicists. Climate change is an established fact, but scientists are only just beginning to understand its regional manifestations, said Michaela Hegglin, a physics researcher at the University of Toronto (U-T) and lead study author.
13 killed, 100 injured in tornadoes in Argentina, BrazilSeptember 8th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES/RIO DE JANEIRO - At least 13 people were killed, one person was missing and more than 100 were injured by storms that raked the regions along the border between Brazil and Argentina. Nine people were kiled - included six children - while a young girl was missing and 61 others were injured early Tuesday when a tornado hit San Pedro in Misiones province of northeastern Argentine, authorities said.
Methane under permafrost could speed up global warming 20-foldSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Melting permafrost in arctic regions, triggered by global warming, will release underground methane. Once released, methane would speed up global warming by trapping the earths heat radiation about 20 times more efficiently than the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.
Typhoon Morakat kills 67 in TaiwanAugust 12th, 2009 TAIPEI - The deaths from the typhoon Morakat reached 67 with 61 people still missing in Taiwan, authorities said Wednesday. Another 45 people were injured after the worst typhoon to hit the region in nearly five decades swept across the island, causing havoc across central and southern regions.
Heavy rain lashes Delhi, but no dip in temperatureJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed parts of the capital Monday afternoon, bringing respite to the Delhiites who were cringing in discomfort because of high humidity. However, the drizzle failed to bring down the temperature appreciably.
Dust storms, drizzle in Delhi signal advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Dust storms and drizzle in Delhi and other parts of north India Sunday afternoon that brought some relief from sweltering heat signal an advancing southwest monsoon, according to met officials. "Dust storms and mild thundershowers like what Delhi experienced today are precursors to the advancing monsoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Ajit Tyagi told IANS.
Drizzle in Delhi brings relief, signals advancing monsoonJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites heaved a sigh of relief Sunday as brief showers brought the temperature down in the national capital that has been reeling under long power cuts. The drizzle promised the onset of the monsoon in the coming days.
Hot and humid Delhi in for mild reliefJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With no sign of the monsoon yet and the heat getting unbearable, Delhiites could get a much needed reprieve Sunday - the weatherman has forecast thunderstorms with a possible drizzle that could bring down the daytime temperature. There will be partly cloudy skies.
Midwest storms cause flooding, leave thousands without power; 2 tornadoes confirmed in Neb.June 16th, 2009 Midwest storms cause flooding, spawn 2 tornadoesDREXEL, Mo. — Storms that spread across the central U.S.
Irish company buys 3 Illinois wind farms, encouraged by Obama push for clean energyJune 15th, 2009 Irish company buys Ill. wind farmsCHICAGO — An Irish company hoping to benefit from the Obama administration's emphasis on renewable energy purchased three Illinois wind farms near Chicago.
California firefighters wary of mountain wind gusts; homes in one area still threatenedMay 14th, 2009 Calif. firefighters wary of mountain wind gustsSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Firefighters are keeping an anxious eye on wind gusts that could re-ignite embers from a Southern California wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes last week.
Red flag fire warning issued for Santa Barbara fire area with wind gusts forecast to 60 mphMay 13th, 2009 Gusty wind forecast again in SoCal fire areaSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new round of fierce wind is forecast for California's Santa Barbara area as crews work to encircle the last smoldering remnants of a wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes.
Strong wind forecast at Southern California wildfire threatening 2,000 homesMay 6th, 2009 Strong wind forecast at Calif. fire; homes at riskSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
SC officials say wildfire containment still holding, but wind shift expected MondayApril 26th, 2009 SC officials prepare for wind shift at wildfireCONWAY, S.C. — South Carolina forestry officials say a wildfire that's destroyed more than 70 houses is mostly contained, but firefighters are preparing for shifting winds that could drive danger to other areas.
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