Below is a small sample of weather and climate-related articles I’ve written.

Weather News

NOAA issues its winter outlook for 2023-2024
El Niño is the main driver for this winter’s patterns.
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NOAA forecasters predict an above-average hurricane season
The season still calls for above average numbers.
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This year’s Iowa caucuses will be the coldest ever
This will easily beat the cold caucuses in 2004.
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2023 had 28 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters
2023’s billion-dollar disasters cost $93 billion.
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NOAA: July 2023 was likely the hottest recorded month
This year will almost certainly be among the warmest on record.
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Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ smaller than average this summer
It was the seventh smallest on record.
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Lifestyle

How to limit sun glare this time of year
The low sun can temporarily blind drivers.
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Fall allergies make sneezing season last throughout autumn
You can take steps to limit your allergy exposure.
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Put these outdoor tasks on your checklist this fall
Help your yard be ready for spring and avoid potential problems.
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Kids left in hot cars: It could happen to anyone
Even the most caring parents can accidentally leave a child in a vehicle.
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5 simple ways to run your A/C less this summer
Saving energy–and money–doesn’t have to be complicated.
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Spring means it’s time to get your lawn mower ready
Taking care of your mower will make it, and your lawn, happier.
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It’s time to spin your ceiling fan the other way
Spinning your ceiling fan the right way can save you money on your energy bill.
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Gift ideas for weather geeks
Weather gifts cover a range of budgets and interests.
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Space

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend
You could see over 50 meteors per hour.
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Lunar language: Blue moons, supermoons and more
Some moon terms are fairly recent additions.
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The Full Hunter’s Moon shines this weekend
You might be able to see a few of Jupiter’s moons, too.
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These storms are literally out of this world
There’s more going on than Jupiter’s Great Red Spot.
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General Interest

This year-long road trip keeps you comfy the whole time
A climatologist made a route that stays close to 70 degrees.
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Watch: Radar can see more than rain and snow
It can detect everything from insects to wind farms.
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Astronomical, climatological seasons: What’s the difference?
Weather record-keeping and astronomical seasons don’t work well together.
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Watch out for buckles in pavement this summer
Pavement can usually take the heat, but sometimes it’s too much.
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‘CliGrow’ tool aims to help farmers plan their season
The website uses past information to show when crops should mature.
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What were our biggest snowstorms? This index has the answer
The Regional Snowfall Index combines snowfall and population.
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Don’t fall for these autumn myths
We cover everything from Canada geese to the time change.
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From space to sea, Kathy Sullivan is a historic explorer
Dr. Kathy Sullivan is “the most vertical girl in the world.”
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Climate and Environment

How to wash your car with the environment in mind
You have greener options for a clean car.
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Dangerous ‘humid heat’ days–and nights–are increasing
The upward trend of these days isn’t stopping.
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Warmer springs lead to longer allergy and mosquito seasons
Milder springs come with drawbacks.
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Winter’s longest cold stretches are getting shorter
As winters warm, cold snaps have shrunk.
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Behold the power of trees
Trees are a real utility player in cleaning our air and water.
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Plant zones are shifting as winters warm
Winter’s coldest temperatures help determine plants’ ranges.
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