Stories Tagged as
Weather
When a drought is not a drought
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 16, 2012
Rain may come (or not). It's all a question of what you do next.
Minimal snow in Midwest means big savings, headaches
by
Brian Bull
Jan 4, 2012
A mild winter means cash-strapped governments save money. But lack of snow can be costly for others.
Iowa caucuses could be impacted by weather
Dec 30, 2011
Poor weather on election day can mean fewer voters at the polls, and bigger expenses for the candidates.
2011: The year of living extreme
by
Eve Troeh
Dec 26, 2011
This year will go down as the year with the most extreme, most devastating weather, ever.
Podcast: Extreme weather, much ado about mutton, and more shopping madness
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 26, 2011
An increase in extreme weather in 2011 has lead to one of the most expensive years for insurance claims. It's also turning out to be a record year for sheep rustlers on the lamb in the English countryside, where a record number of sheep have gone missing this year. Plus, China and Japan make a currency deal, Detroit girds for possible state takeover, and more top headlines from around the globe on this day after Christmas.
China's pollution could be a benefit for the U.S.
Dec 6, 2011
Chinese pollution particulates are shown to change weather patterns in the U.S., which will mean better skiing, more water for Californians, and even a better life for fish here at home
For public good, not for profit.
Los Angeles hit with powerful, hurricane-like winds
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 1, 2011
About a quarter million people lost power and suffered other wind damages.
Report: More extreme weather on the way
Nov 18, 2011
A report out by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we can expect hotter summers and more extreme weather events in the coming years.
Worst football weather cities can blame Lake Erie
Oct 19, 2011
The Weather Channel's out with its list of the National Football League's worst weather cities.
The cable network used a bunch of science and st...