Bad as Oklahoma was, the next time could be worse if we don’t invest in better forecasting systems — and fast
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EcocentricDisasters
Tornado-Proofing Cities in the Age of Extreme Weather
Tornadoes will happen—and some towns, like Moore, may even be hit multiple times. But there are steps we can take to make homes and schools more resistant to tornadoes—and ensure that people survive the next twister, even if …
Prelude to Disaster: Inside the Oklahoma Weather Center
The meteorologists monitoring the storm system knew they had a monster on their hands
EcocentricDisasters
The Oklahoma Mega-Twister Is More Weather Than Climate Change
The unusually powerful tornado that killed more than 30 people in Oklahoma naturally raises worries that climate change could be bringing stronger storms. But the science doesn’t yet support that.
Cosmic Graveyard: Looking For Life in an Unlikely Place
The remnants of planets around the remnants of a star suggest the surprising possibility of biology
EcocentricAdaptation
Why Summer in the City Will Get Deadlier
As the climate warms, heat-related deaths are almost certain to increase in cities like New York—unless we take steps to adapt to global warming
Lessons From the Singing Spaceman: What Governments Can Learn From Chris Hadfield
A viral video shows the bureaucrats how to sell an idea
Science’s Brilliant Blunders: How Oops Moments Became Eurekas
A new book explores the ingenious errors of the scientific greats
EcocentricOceans
Why Warming Oceans Could Mean Dwindling Fish
Scientists knew that climate change would eventually impact fisheries, but new research indicates that warming water is already affecting the kinds of fish that end up on your dinner table
Trouble in Deep Space: Wheel Malfunction Threatens Kepler Telescope’s Future
And if the telescope can’t stay on target, the mission is effectively over.
EcocentricOil
The IEA Says Peak Oil Is Dead. That’s Bad News for Climate Policy
A new report suggests that fresh sources of oil in North America will loosen the global oil market. Will we stay addicted to oil—and will it keep us from fighting climate change?
