Nor’easter vs. Coastal Storm: What’s the Difference?
Nor’easter or coastal storm—which is it? The terms are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean exactly the same thing. Here’s a simple explanation of the difference, what makes a storm a nor’easter, and why all nor’easters are coastal storms, but not all coastal storms are nor’easters.
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Making History and Could 2026 Break Another Record?
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is making history. With no hurricanes forming so far, the Atlantic has already broken a 60-year record for the latest first hurricane. Could 2026 break the 85-year historical record? Here’s what the National Hurricane Center says.
Italy Just Had Its Hottest Summer Since 1950. What Does That Mean for Climate Change?
Italy just experienced its hottest summer since 1950, with an average temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F). Here's what the record heat means for Italy, Rome, urban areas and climate change.
Why Do Leaves Change Color in Fall? The Science Behind Fall Foliage
Why do leaves change color in fall? Discover the fascinating science behind autumn foliage and how sunlight, temperature, moisture and pigments create those brilliant fall colors.
Why is Extreme Flooding Happening More Often?
What exactly is a “100-year flood”—and does it really mean a flood that happens only once every 100 years? In this post, I break down what the term actually means, how flood probabilities are calculated, and what the catastrophic Texas and Grand Canyon flooding can teach us about extreme rainfall, flood risk, and climate change.