Articles for tag: Climate, Climate Change, War, Weather

Satellite image showing polar vortex disruption over North America with cold air spilling south

Polar Vortex Disruption Forecast for November 2026 – Record-Early Breakdown Could Bring Late-November Cold to US and Europe

Polar Vortex Disruption Forecast for November 2026 – Record-Early Breakdown Could Bring Late-November Cold to US and Europe Models show the Arctic polar vortex slowing sharply in early November, possibly reversing around November 4-5 – three weeks earlier than the previous earliest such event on record. Forecasters call it among the most surprising behaviour they ...

Spruce Knob summit in West Virginia showing the forested landscape that draws dark sky tourists to the region

West Virginia Data Center Threatens Dark Skies: Regulatory Failure Exposed

In May 2025, NPR and other public radio stations reported on the data center boom threatening rural West Virginia communities. The Tucker County Fundamental Data project has generated substantial local and regional coverage. But here’s the precision gap: Spruce Knob is not officially designated by the International Dark-Sky Association. In October 2021, the International Dark-Sky ...

Govind Tekale

Facekini Fever: Beijing’s Trendy Response to Scorching Heat!

The Northern Hemisphere is witnessing record-high temperatures due to a mix of El NiƱo and heat-trapping air pollution. This unprecedented heat has birthed an unusual fashion trend in Beijing: the “facekini.” Designed to block sunlight, the facekini is a UV-resistant head covering, leaving only the eyes, mouth, and nostrils exposed. With ground temperatures reaching a ...