January 16, 2013

In Focus: Hurricane Sandy: 80 Days Later

Two and a half months after Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, the U.S. Congress appears to be close to approving a relief package of tens of billions of dollars. Government workers, contractors, and volunteers on the ground are still in the midst of an extensive cleanup phase and welcome the much-needed funds as they rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure. While some of the estimated 230,000 cars damaged by Sandy’s saltwater surge will soon be going up for auction, many are simply headed for the crusher. Gathered below are images of the ongoing cleanup efforts and those still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. 

See more. [Images: AP, Getty, Reuters]

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Filed under: Hurricane sandy Weather Photography Politics Global warming 
January 9, 2013

In Focus: Wintry Weather

The chill of mid-winter has set in around the northern hemisphere, bringing freezing temperatures to much of Asia, and an unusual snowstorm to the Mideast this week. People are coping where they must and playing where they can, from China to Maine, from Minnesota to Austria. Gathered here are a few recent images of the chilly weather across the north. 

See more. [Images: AP, Reuters, Getty]

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Filed under: Winter Photography Weather Seasons Global Warming 
January 9, 2013
Look How Scary the Australian Wildfires Have Become

Look How Scary the Australian Wildfires Have Become

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Filed under: Global warming Weather Australia Wildfire 
January 8, 2013

As Seen From Space: Photos of the Australian Wildfires

[Images: Chris Hadfield/NASA]

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Filed under: Australia Global warming Environment Space Science Photography 
January 8, 2013
Australia Is So Hot, They Had to Add a New Color to the Weather Map See that deep purple in the middle of this acne-red weather report from Down Under? That right there represents 129.2° F or 54 °C — it’s a brand-new shade that the Australian bureau of meteorology was forced to add to its heat index because their country is, you know, kind of on fire.  […] To give you an idea of just how uncomfortable this Australian heatwave really is, consider that it’s just past midnight there right now … and it’s 95°F in Sydney.  Read more. [Image: Australia Bureau of Meteorology] 

Australia Is So Hot, They Had to Add a New Color to the Weather Map

See that deep purple in the middle of this acne-red weather report from Down Under? That right there represents 129.2° F or 54 °C — it’s a brand-new shade that the Australian bureau of meteorology was forced to add to its heat index because their country is, you know, kind of on fire. 

[…] To give you an idea of just how uncomfortable this Australian heatwave really is, consider that it’s just past midnight there right now … and it’s 95°F in Sydney. 

Read more. [Image: Australia Bureau of Meteorology] 

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Filed under: Australia Environment Global Warming Heat Weather 
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