On January 24, 1967, Chicago hit a record 65 degrees with thunderstorms and funnel clouds. Two days later the snow began, and by the next morning 23 inches had buried the city, still Chicago's largest snowstorm on record. Tens of thousands of cars and hundreds of buses were stranded, and the city came to a stop. This episode covers the meteorology behind the Big Snow, the human toll, the long dig-out, the political fallout, and what would happen if the same storm hit today. Music: Our Names Engraved

A long-lasting October heat wave is starting in Southern California. This episode has the full NWS Los Angeles Area Forecast Discussion read word for word (issued 1:46 AM PDT Fri Oct 2, 2026), with plain-language definitions of the technical terms. Also covered: the 590 dm ridge, why no forecast office is calling it a heat dome, how this event differs from a classic Santa Ana, Hurricane Rachel and the near Rex Block, the trough that will bring cooler air to the East, thunderstorms around the edges

Why is flood insurance getting more expensive? POLITICO reporter Tom Frank joins meteorologist Joe Martucci to explain rising premiums, FEMA’s changing flood maps and the political fight over coverage costs. Learn what these changes could mean for Jersey Shore homeowners and communities beyond the coast on this Tidal Flooding Talk.Experience Tidal Flooding Talk every Tuesday night, America’s leading show on coastal flooding resilience. Hosted by the New Jersey Coastal Coalition, which formed after

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On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast, host/producer Lisa D. Smith talks with clean energy executive Jared Schoch, founder and chairman of TurningPoint Energy and author of "Solar Coaster: The Untold Story of the Solar Industry, One Man's Journey Leading with Soul" (Regalo Press, November 10, 2026). Jared has spent more than two decades in the industry and has managed more than 3 gigawatts of projects representing over $5 billion in solar and energy efficiency

Brad has some exciting updates from our learn plot as well as some more information on what we're seeing post-rain. Check it out!

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Embark on a global travelogue with explorer, author and sustainable food systems specialist Ryan Huling.

Long before human medicine existed, animals were already using nature's pharmacy to treat their own illnesses.

Chicago NWS Forecast: Rain, Cold Snap, Then Pleasant Fall WeatherHere's a breakdown of today's weather discussion: 00:00 - Introduction and Key Messages 01:12 - Detailed Discussion: Heavy Rain Threat 02:14 - Atmospheric Conditions Supporting Heavy Rain 03:20 - Mechanics of Efficient Heavy Rain Production 04:23 - Flood Concerns and Forecast Models 05:25 - Transition to Drier, Cooler Weather 06:30 - Weekend and Next Week Outlook 07:34 - Aviation Forecast (TAFs) 08:53 - Watches, Warnings, and

-Hurricane Polo one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere, while a Nor'easter wreaked havoc on the Atlantic coast-Global ocean waters outside the polar regions remained at unprecedented average surface temperatures for 100 straight days-Europe’s heatwaves and drought have driven the Rhine River to critically low levels-NOAA Fisheries has issued 34 priorities supporting the Trump administration’s push to deregulate U.S. commercial fishing-A weakening Atlantic

-The Mediterranean is warming and becoming saltier at an accelerating rate-Greenland and Antarctica have lost about 12.5 trillion tons of ice since 1979-The EPA repeals major Biden-era limits on greenhouse-gas emissions from fossil-fuel power plants. -Mining companies quickly moved to stake claims on lands removed from National Parks by Trump-Invasive species European green crabs, are spreading across Washington’s Puget Sound-Florida recycled 500,000 tons plus of discarded oyster and clam

I had the privilege of hosting 3 incredible guests who each deserve an episode of their own. We tackled the topic of optimism, solutions and how the climate story needs to move on to the part where we’re saving the world, not just saying how f*cked we are.Lucy Siegle is a journalist, broadcaster and author who has reported on climate, nature and the fashion industry's footprint for two decades, including as a reporter on BBC One's The One Show. Angus Hervey is a political economist and the

296: László Barabási has spent much of his career studying complex systems, from cells to social networks. This lifelong body of work eventually led him to ask a simple question: what is food actually made of? While nutrition science has identified the components we need for energy and survival, László’s lab has documented roughly 135,000 other molecules in food that sit largely outside the traditional nutritional picture. He believes that network science could eventually help us understand these

This video examines the 1985 study “Annual Bluegrass Growth and Quality as Influenced by Treatments of Growth Retardants” by A. M. Petrovic, R. A. White, and M. K. Bhowmik, including the surprising effects of Aqua Gro on annual bluegrass seedhead production and turf quality.#PoaAnnua #WettingAgents #Turfgrass #GolfCourseManagement #TurfScience 📌 https://www.gofundme.com/f/TurfgrassEpistemology Thank you for being part of this community and for supporting evidence-based turfgrass science. Join

A three-pronged flooding event will spread a significant deluge of rainfall across the Southwest and the Plains this week, connected to two recent hurricanes in the Pacific.Also, about 1,000 feet of highway were damaged by the nor’easter, prompting the emergency route’s first activation since 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the WeatherGO Podcast, John and Jane dive deep into what October weather in Hokkaido, Japan actually looks like — from the narrow foliage windows and Siberian cold fronts to the year-to-year variability that can shift peak color by a full week or more. They cover the specific regions, temperature ranges, packing essentials, and practical travel tips drawn from the article, helping listeners understand why timing your Hokkaido trip isn't just important — it's everything. Whether

On a special bonus episode, we're sharing a discussion recorded live at FP’s Energy Forum @ UNGA81 this September.FP’s Allison Carlson talks to Mark Brownstein, Senior Vice President of Energy Transition at the Environmental Defense Fund, about how to sustainably deliver energy security around the world. For more climate coverage, check out foreignpolicy.com And to learn more about the Environmental Defense Fund, visit edf.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runners can expect seasonably cool temperatures for the 2026 Twin Cities Marathon. But the early October tradition will be moving back a week starting next year. Race officials have stated health concerns due to heat as a reason for the change. Between 1961 and 1990, October temperatures never touched 90 degrees in the Twin Cities. But, since 2010, there has been two instances of 90-degree temperatures in October. And now it’s twice as likely to hit temperatures over 80 degrees than 50

In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Ben Kuethe Oaks, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Divert, about building a more circular approach to food waste. Divert works with grocery retailers and other food businesses to track unsold food, prevent waste, increase food donations, and process food that can no longer be eaten through anaerobic digestion.Check out our previous episodes on food waste and agriculture:#98 – Beyond Organic: Understanding Regenerative Agriculture