As the United States braces for one of the coldest Januarys in recent memory, a powerful polar vortex is making its presence felt. This extreme weather event is expected to bring snowstorms, dangerous wind chills, and even falling iguanas to parts of the country, disrupting lives and businesses while creating stunning (and frigid) landscapes. What Is a Polar Vortex? The … [Read more...] about Polar Vortex To Bring Freezing Weather To US, Spelling Chaos For Roads And Iguanas
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‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
A Pink-Tinted Dystopia: Anastasia Samoylova Captures Florida's Climate Anxiety Russian-born American photographer Anastasia Samoylova is not your typical climate change activist. Her lens, rather than focusing on the stark realities of melting ice caps and raging wildfires, captures a more subtle, yet equally unsettling reality: the slow-motion decay of Florida's idyllic … [Read more...] about ‘This is all pink and attractive, but we are going to die’: Anastasia Samoylova on photographing Florida’s climate anxiety
The Unlikely Heroes of Hurricane Andrew: The Miami Zoo Flamingos
In the heart of a devastating hurricane, a group of unlikely heroes emerged: the flamingos of Miami Metrozoo. As Hurricane Andrew ravaged the city in 1992, these elegant birds found refuge in an unexpected place—a bathroom. The story behind this iconic image is a testament to the resilience of nature and the dedication of those who care for it. The Storm Approaches As … [Read more...] about The Unlikely Heroes of Hurricane Andrew: The Miami Zoo Flamingos
Hurricane Milton Doubling In Size, Set To Be One Of The Most Destructive Atlantic Storms
Hurricane Milton, expected to be one of the most destructive Atlantic storms in recent years, is currently traveling across the Gulf of Mexico and is set to make landfall tonight (Wednesday, October 9) on the west coast of Florida around Tampa and Sarasota. As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Milton has returned to being classed as a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained … [Read more...] about Hurricane Milton Doubling In Size, Set To Be One Of The Most Destructive Atlantic Storms
Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida
Social media has been buzzing with photos of a mesmerizing phenomenon that unfolded over Cocoa Beach, Florida, yesterday. The culprit? A stunning display of iridescence captured by friends and shared widely. A local meteorologist provided a scientific explanation for the spectacle. Iridescence occurs "when the sun is at just the right angle (typically lower in the sky)," … [Read more...] about Breathtaking Iridescence Fills the Sky Over Cocoa Beach, Florida