Tag Archive | Hurricanes

The Benefits of Hurricanes: How These Powerful Storms Impact the Earth’s Climate and Ecosystems

As I write this story from my Gulf Coast Florida home, Hurricane Milton threatens to bring damaging winds, heavy rains, and storm surges to our area. People are evacuating from coastal towns, some recently flooded by Hurricane Helene, and others are stocking up on food and water to shelter in place. But what if there were […]

Saharan Dust: The Impact of an African Phenomenon

Saharan Dust: The Impact of an African Phenomenon

During a recent trip to our resort in Orlando, Florida, the sun was obscured by a thick haze reminiscent of a New York City sky during ozone alerts when stagnant air is filled with pollutants from car emissions, power plant smoke, and industrial air contaminants.  But this haze was different. The atmosphere was laden with […]