Atmospheric River Set

Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is a narrow band of wind that carries immense plumes of moisture, spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, resembling a vast river in the sky. NBC News' Chase Cain reports ...

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?

Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...

World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Huge storm system will soak the Gulf Coast as an atmospheric river takes aim out West

Flood alerts have been issued for areas like coastal Mississippi and Louisiana for a storm system stretching all the way from the Midwest. Meanwhile winter alerts have been raised as a big storm ...

Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.

How American cities are rethinking their urban rivers

More Americans are living in cities than ever before. By 2050, nearly 90% of Americans are expected to live in metropolitan areas. This shift means rethinking how urban spaces are used to support a ...

How cities are breathing new life into their urban rivers

Of the 3.5 million miles of rivers in the U.S., 50% are too polluted for fishing, boating or swimming, according to American Rivers.

Is This the World’s Most Dangerous Surfable River Wave?

World - Yahoo News - October 23

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.

Health - The New York Times - Yesterday

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.

Science - The New York Times - Yesterday

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Morgan Stanley Strikes Deal With Climeworks to Vacuum CO2 From the Atmosphere

The bank is the latest major financial institution to invest in novel tech like carbon removal to fight climate change.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Carbon dioxide concentration has increased by more than 10% in just two decades, reports World Meteorological Organization. The concentration of planet-heating pollutants clogging the atmosphere ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Taylor Jenkins Reid's next novel, 'Atmosphere,' is a starry romance

The author of “Daisy Jones & The Six” is aiming high with her next book

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

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