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Smoky Skies and Dusty Air: A Double Trouble for the East Coast

June 4, 2025

The eastern part of the U. S. is currently dealing with a unique and challenging situation. Smoke from Canadian wildfires and dust from the Sahara Desert are both contributing to a thick haze and poor air quality. This is affecting a large area, from the Northeast down to the Southeast. The Nationa

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Stormy Times Ahead: Wind, Fire, and Snow on the Horizon

March 18, 2025

The United States is bracing for yet another powerful storm system, just days after a devastating storm swept across the country. This new storm won't be an exact repeat, but it brings its own set of threats. Severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and even blizzards are on the menu. The storm will

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Stormy Weekend Leaves a Trail of Destruction Across the US

March 17, 2025

A powerful storm system swept through the United States, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. The storm, which began on Friday, brought with it tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms that resulted in at least 39 deaths and the destruction of numerous homes and businesses. The storm system, alth

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Deadly Dust Storm in Kansas Leaves Many Injured

March 16, 2025

A sudden dust storm in Kansas led to a chain reaction of crashes on I-70, leaving at least 8 people dead and many more injured. The storm hit hard and fast, with high winds blowing in from Colorado and reducing visibility to almost nothing. This made it nearly impossible for drivers to see the road

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Iron's Journey: How Dust Storms Feed the Ocean

March 7, 2025

Dust storms are more than just big, ugly clouds. They play a huge role in how our oceans get the iron they need. Iron is super important for tiny ocean plants, called phytoplankton, to grow. These plants are at the bottom of the food chain and feed everything from tiny shrimp to giant whales. So, un