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A new report on Australian stream quality, including the amount of sedimentation, was published in Physics Today last week. It shows that sediment from eroded land fills water holes in streams and rivers, reducing the available water that can help fish and other aquatic creatures to survive times of droughts. The study looked at the…
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The updated monthly climate outlook for July 2023 shows that the entire region is leaning towards hotter than normal conditions. The precipitation outlook shows that the northern parts of the region are most likely to see wetter than normal conditions, with no predicted expectation in southern parts of the Southeast. July is usually a pretty…
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The latest 7-day QPF forecast shows that all of the region will see some rain this week but most areas will receive only about an inch, which will not be enough to keep plants well hydrated in hot conditions. The wettest state will be North Carolina, and the driest areas will be southwest Georgia and…
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Food waste produces more greenhouse gases than almost any other source. Not only does rotting food emit potent methane, but the transportation of food products that are ultimately thrown away also adds to the emissions. One way to reduce your emissions is to reduce throwing away food by only buying what you need and eating…
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The latest Drought Monitor, released today, shows that recent rains have significantly reduced areas of drought and abnormally dry conditions across the Southeast this past week. The only exception is northern Alabama, which saw a slight increase in moderate (D1) drought. Abnormally dry conditions (D0) expanded there and into NW Georgia as well. Rain expected…
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With just a couple of days to go in June, a preliminary look at the monthly amounts shows that most of the region was below normal in temperature in both max and min temperatures. Some parts of the region, especially western VA and NC, were several degrees colder than average, although high temperatures for the…
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Here is an interesting story on a measure of the changing climate you may not have thought of. Scientists at the University of British Columbia looked at menus from local restaurants over the last 130 years to see how the types of local seafood changed over time. By looking at the species of fish listed…