/tags/climate Climate en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:17:30 GMT /2025-04-24/regional-climate-center-resume-operations All six U.S. regional climate centers will remain online through a new contract deadline in mid-June. Four of the centers, which are overseen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, were abruptly closed after their funding ran out. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:17:30 GMT /2025-04-24/regional-climate-center-resume-operations Héctor Alejandro Arzate /2025-04-18/regional-climate-centers-shut-down-abruptly The closure of four of the six Regional Climate Centers across the U.S. occurred after funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ran out. A recent report stated that the Trump administration plans to propose a 25% cut to NOAA's budget next fiscal year. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-04-18/regional-climate-centers-shut-down-abruptly Héctor Alejandro Arzate /health-science-environment/2025-04-15/usda-cancels-climate-smart-partnership-program The $3 billion initiative funded agriculture research and programs across the nation. Over $1.2 billion went toward 36 programs that involve Missouri. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:49:31 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-04-15/usda-cancels-climate-smart-partnership-program Harshawn Ratanpal, Jana Rose Schleis /health-science-environment/2025-01-13/st-louis-just-missed-breaking-heat-record-2024 St. Louis is set to feel like Texas if the warming trend continues, a local scientist says. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-13/st-louis-just-missed-breaking-heat-record-2024 Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Extreme weather fluctuations jeopardize the lives and livelihoods of people in the Midwest region. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:19:20 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-12/why-this-summer-was-hotter-drier-and-wetter-than-normal Ulaa Kuziez /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest A dry winter, El Niño and the warmest winter temperatures on record are contributing to ongoing dry conditions across the Midwest. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/a-warm-winter-and-lingering-drought-could-set-up-a-tough-growing-season-in-the-midwest Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2024-02-27/st-louis-sees-record-breaking-february-heat-for-the-second-day-in-row Tuesday was the warmest Feb. 27 in St. Louis’ recorded history. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:06:17 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-27/st-louis-sees-record-breaking-february-heat-for-the-second-day-in-row Kate Grumke, Eric Lee /health-science-environment/2024-01-22/heavy-snowfall-wallops-midwest-could-bring-drought-relief-and-raise-flood-concerns As snowfall in the upper Midwest melts with rising temperatures, it will bleed into parched waterways in Iowa and beyond, helping restore stream flows decimated by drought. But, could also carry the risk of flooding downstream. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-22/heavy-snowfall-wallops-midwest-could-bring-drought-relief-and-raise-flood-concerns Brittney J. Miller /health-science-environment/2023-12-05/new-us-climate-report-issues-midwest-warning The fifth National Climate Assessment says a warming climate, increasingly extreme weather and drought are threatening the Midwest’s economy and health. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-05/new-us-climate-report-issues-midwest-warning Kavahn Mansouri /health-science-environment/2023-11-29/climate-change-threats-meteorologists-climatologists-quitting Meteorologists and climatologists often have a tough job explaining climate change to the public, especially in places where audiences may be more skeptical of the science. In the Midwest and Great Plains, strong resistance has pushed some out of the field. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-29/climate-change-threats-meteorologists-climatologists-quitting Elizabeth Rembert