2026 Saw the Hottest March Ever Recorded in the Continental U.S.
In March 2026 the contiguous United States experienced its hottest month on record, averaging more than 9 °F above the 20th‑century norm. Ten western states, from Arizona to Wyoming, each broke their March heat records, contributing to the nation’s warmest 12‑month period ever. The extreme temperatures are tied to accelerating climate change and a lingering La Niña pattern. The heat has already intensified drought conditions, especially in California, and is poised to elevate wildfire risk across the West.
Researchers Say Snow Levels Are at a Record Low in the Rocky Mountains
Researchers from the USDA Colorado Snow Survey measured a water‑equivalent snow depth of just 2.2 inches at an 11,000‑foot site, roughly half the 1977 record and the lowest on file for Colorado. The same century‑old aluminum tube samplers used since...
These Trees Brought a Fishery Back From the Brink. They Can Help You Too
Mangrove restoration in Cambodia’s Koh Kresna village has revived a once‑collapsed fishery, turning a depleted coastline into a thriving source of mackerel, shrimp and crab. Community leaders and NGOs have protected 145 acres of mangrove forest and planted over 2,000 saplings...
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed After the Potomac Sewage Spill
A class‑action lawsuit has been filed against DC Water after a 72‑inch sewer line collapsed, releasing roughly 243 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River in January. The suit, led by Virginia physician Dr. Nicholas Lailas, alleges negligence, citing...
Tax Credits for Solar Panels Are Available, but the Catch Is You Can't Own Them
The 2026 federal budget eliminated the tax credit for purchased residential solar panels, leaving the credit only for leased systems. As a result, more than half of new rooftop installations are now owned by third‑party companies through leases or power‑purchase...