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A heat wave is smothering much of the Western region including Los Angeles. Worrisome weather trends like this can contribute to climate stress. (Eric Thayer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Environment
Outdoors
Sustainability

Stressed out about climate change? 4 ways to tackle both the feelings and the issues

Heat waves, drought, massive storms. The bad news just keeps coming and there's no denying these issues are anxiety-provoking. If you feel that way, you're not alone.

3 years ago

This GOES-16 East GeoColor satellite image taken Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. EDT, and provided by NOAA, shows Hurricane Larry in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Weather Service is warning that swells from Hurricane Larry will create dangerous rip current conditions
Environment
National
Public Safety

Hurricane season may be off to a slow start, but experts say major storms are ahead in the region

One year after remnants of Ida brought devastating floods to the region, no major tropical storms have hit the Delaware Valley. But experts still expect a busy season.

3 years ago

I-676 is filled with floodwater in the wake of Hurricane Ida in 2021.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Pennsylvania

One year since Ida: How the remnants of a hurricane still leave Pa. residents paying the price

It has been one year since the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties with historic rainfall and strong winds.

3 years ago

Listen 4:34
A cyclist rides in the day’s diminishing light
Environment
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Philly and its suburbs are officially under a Drought Watch

The declaration means residents should work to conserve 5% to 10% of water usage per day.

3 years ago

FILE - Nicole Brown wipes sweat from her face while setting up her beverage stand near the National Mall on July 22, 2022, in Washington. What's considered officially 'dangerous heat' in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)
Environment
Public Health

Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future

What's considered officially “dangerous heat” in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens.

3 years ago

Philadelphia is in the middle of another intense heat wave. (Passakorngtx/BigStock)
Aging
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly’s ‘Heatline’ is seeing an increase in demand amid dangerous heat

The city’s Corporation for Aging says calls to its “Heatline” are up 48% over this time last year.

3 years ago

A water tower looms over the Academy Woods neighborhood
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Drought Watch issued for entire state of New Jersey; residents urged to reduce water use

If conditions do not improve, officials say a declaration of a drought warning or a drought emergency may be necessary.

3 years ago

Open fire hydrant during heatwave in Philadelphia
Environment
Government
Public Health
Public Spaces

Philadelphia issues Heat Health Emergency for Monday and Tuesday

High temperatures and humidity are expected to create dangerous conditions in Philadelphia on Monday and Tuesday.

3 years ago

File photo: People wait in a TSA line at the John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 28, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
National
Travel

Storms ground US air travelers as airlines cancel flights

Thunderstorms on the East Coast are causing travel headaches for tens of thousands of airline passengers. Airlines canceled about 1,400 flights in the U.S. by Friday evening.

3 years ago

A woman cools-off at a public fountain of the Sforza Castle
NPR
National
Public Safety

How to protect the people you care about from extreme heat

Heat waves can take a toll on our health, and some people are especially vulnerable. But you can do a lot to look out for those who are at higher risk of heat-related illness.

3 years ago

Carolyn Martin gestures toward a sensor on a car
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Environment
Philadelphia

Philly citizen scientists gather heat and air quality data in hopes of a ‘more livable’ city

Philly is one of 14 cities and counties across the country chosen by a federal agency to collect heat data this summer, in an annual citizen science project.

3 years ago

Listen 4:01
Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia health experts urge caution amid extreme heat

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for certain portions of the Philadelphia region from Thursday into Friday evening.

3 years ago

File photo: Residents of High Street in Westville, N.J., return to their homes as flood waters begin to recede on June 20, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
NPR
Environment
National
Public Safety

Floods are becoming more common due to climate change. Do you know your risk?

Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot.

3 years ago

hot blaring sun
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Philadelphia area

The National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory for the Philadelphia area. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees to end the week.

3 years ago

An open fire hydrant is pictured on Reese Street in Philly's Hunting Park neighborhood
Environment
Philadelphia

Philadelphia braces for another wave of heat as precipitation levels fall below average

The Philadelphia metro area usually sees around four inches of rain per year during July. This year, however, the region received barely more than two inches.

3 years ago

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