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A massive solar farm is being built at one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer of the decades-old Spark coal mine project farm near Hazzard, Ky., said the project could help revitalize a region that has lost thousands of mining jobs. Construction of the first phase could begin as soon as 2026. The completed project will generate 800 megawatts of electricity, nearly twice the capacity of the 412-megawatt coal-fired unit at EW Brown's power plant, which is just a few hours away from the mine. Yale Climate Connection spoke with BrightNight's Joseph Albrecht and Maribeth…
Monday forecast:Showers and storms began to develop along the coast Monday morning. A series of storms will develop north of I-10 Monday night.Coastal showers and storms to begin on MondayShowers and storms on I-10 and northThe storm pattern continues:Monday isn't the only day you want to give yourself extra time to commute. A cold front will stall over Southeast Texas, bringing more widespread rain and thunderstorm activity Tuesday into Thursday.Southeast Texas will see a flurry of showers and storms every day.A front will move through southeast Texas, stalling and causing several days of rain and thunderstorms.The stalled front will bring…
This past weekend was a nice change of pace compared to the extremely hot weekends we had previously experienced. Temperatures will reach the mid-70s on Saturday due to lots of clouds and rain. There will be more sunshine on Sunday and the temperature will rise slightly. We expect temperatures to be cooler than average for late July in another day or so. Some heavy fog may return Monday morning, but the heaviest fog is expected to primarily affect areas east of the Missouri River. Monday will be a similar day with a mix of clouds and sunshine compared to Sunday.…
Last updated: July 22, 2024 5:44 pm ISTAs per the order, hotels, dhabas and roadside restaurants along the Kanwar Yatra have been asked to display the names, addresses and phone numbers of the owners. (Representative photo/PTI)The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a stay on directives issued by two BJP-ruled statesCongress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court upholding the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand government's order requiring restaurants on the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of owners and said the party wanted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make the BJP chief minister aware of their “raj dharma” “.The Supreme Court…
You can find Part 1 here, Part 2 here and Part 3 here. Each part can be read independently, but I encourage you to start at the beginning, as each part builds on what came before. It is known that climate change has intensified floods, storms and droughts in recent years, making them more common and severe. [emphasis, links added] For example, a 2023 Pew Research Center poll found 84% of Americans believe climate change is making floods, storms, or droughts worse in their local communities. It has become conventional wisdom today that climate change is the cause of the…
Above: The latest forecast update from the Severe Weather Center 9. Free WSOC-TV Weather App.forecast:Scattered downpours taper off early Monday morning and we should see a lull in more fires until later this afternoon.The biggest threat will again be heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding. However, this will not be a widespread problem, just a case of individual areas experiencing the heaviest rainfall.Temperatures stay in the mid-80s with plenty of humidity.This pattern will continue throughout the week, with the heaviest rainfall possible on Wednesday.This pattern may change this weekend, but rain is still expected.The good news is that the…
On Monday, the weather will continue to be dry with light northerly winds and high temperatures remaining in the mid-80s. Looking ahead, we will slowly get warmer and have more rain chances.What's the weather like on Monday?Some isolated areas may experience light fog, but overall it will be a very dry day on Monday.In southern Oklahoma, there is a chance of rain in some areas, but the chance is low.As for the heat dome, it is expected to intensify over the next few days and will attempt to expand into Oklahoma.EMSA Thermal Safety Tips: Prehydration is key to preventing heat-related…
On Monday, the weather will continue to be dry with light northerly winds and high temperatures remaining in the mid-80s. Looking ahead, we will slowly get warmer and have more rain chances.What's the weather like on Monday?Some isolated areas may experience light fog, but overall it will be a very dry day on Monday.In southern Oklahoma, there is a chance of rain in some areas, but the chance is low.As for the heat dome, it is expected to intensify over the next few days and will attempt to expand into Oklahoma.EMSA Thermal Safety Tips: Prehydration is key to preventing heat-related…
In parts of the Midwest, fields of corn and soybeans stretch as far as the eye can see. Over the decades, crop harvests increased as technology and agricultural practices improved yields. But as the climate warms, productivity growth is likely to slow. Toddy: “We know — and look at the results of climate models — that it’s going to be more difficult to grow corn and soybeans in the future.” Dennis Todey is director of the USDA Midwest Climate Center. He said heavy rains and droughts were becoming more common and could damage crops. Temperatures above about 90 degrees Fahrenheit…
Today: Mostly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid-to-early 80s. Wind speed: S 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. Low 70s. Wind speed: S 5 mph. Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid 80s. Wind speed: S 5 mph. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain and storms. Low: 71. Thursday: Partly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. Low: 70. Friday: A mix of clouds and sunshine, with a 40% chance of rain and…