Summer’s Return for the Midwest?

Summer’s Return for the Midwest?

Summer’s Return for the Midwest? It has been a slow start for summer for one region in particular, the Midwest- as mentioned in another recent post. So far, cities like Minneapolis/St.Paul have only had 1 day at 90 degrees or above. Last year, they had a total...
The Summer that Wasn’t: For the Midwest?

The Summer that Wasn’t: For the Midwest?

The Summer that Wasn’t: For the Midwest? This may be a controversial take, but let’s dive in. Much of the country has been baking this year in 2024, with relentless heat advisories, and excessive heat warnings. The West coast has had a prominent heat wave, with...
Warming Climate More Ripe for Pandemics?

Warming Climate More Ripe for Pandemics?

Climate Change May Make Pandemics More Common. With permafrost melting what can possibly go wrong? Here’s an excerpt from WebMD: “The likelihood of an extreme infectious disease epidemic – similar to the COVID-19 pandemic – could triple in the coming...
Surging Weather-Related Power Outages

Surging Weather-Related Power Outages

Surging Weather Related Power Outages. Climate Central takes a look at the trends: “Between 2000 and 2021, about 83% of reported major outages in the U.S. were attributed to weather-related events. The average annual number of weather-related power outages...