SAN FRANCISCO – A series of "atmospheric river" storms aimed at Northern California have already caused flooding, downed trees, landslides and at least one house on a scenic river to slide into ...

Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber on Monday published an announcement with special instructions for prayers for rainfall. "The people in the fields and what grows from the land are desperate for ...

An atmospheric river brought heavy rain, serious mountain snow and strong winds to California that flooded roads and rivers and triggered landslides, with at least two storm-related deaths ...

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A new study reveals the surprising ways rattlesnakes have evolved to collect water in the desert. By Jason Bittel You are in a desert and dying of thirst. All of a sudden, storm clouds appear ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — New research finds some baleen whale species call at such deep frequencies that they're completely undetectable by killer whales, which cannot hear sounds below 100 hertz. These ...

If you're traveling somewhere you aren't sure if the drinking water is safe, having a good-quality filtered water bottle is important to have on hand. It will provide you with safe water anytime ...

It isn’t that hard to make an electronic rain gauge if you have a steady source of power or you don’t mind changing batteries often. But [Matthew Ford] offers a third option: a simple device ...

Water is essential for overall health, and drinking warm or hot water may have additional benefits, such as aiding digestion, improving circulation, and reducing stress. Although there is little ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Ditching single-use plastic bottles isn’t just better for the planet, it’s a smarter ...

After a brief hiatus to get her degree, Callie Fausey returned to her hometown in 2022 to work for the Santa Barbara Independent and now covers the two big E’s: education and environment. Although her ...

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