Reflecting on Climate Adaptation – Rogers Tornado
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was talking to a middle school science teacher and I mentioned that I speak Marshallese. She remembered that her class had been looking at footage of recent inundations…
Climate Adaptation
Support Marshallese Families Tornado (ACOM) Fundraiser
The recent tornadoes that hit Northwest Arkansas has displaced over 40 Marshallese families without home, food and essentials. The Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese (ACOM) has relocated families to temporary lodging but they are raising funds…
Military Installation and Local People in Roi Namur and Arno Evacuated Due to Storm Surges
Large storm-generated swells swept the Marshall Islands over the weekend, January 20th and 21st. Waves burst through doors in this military installation on Roi in the Kwajalein Atoll. Everyone on Roi Namur was evacuated to…
Ozark Roots: Hardy Plants for a Changing World
Northwest Arkansas’ climate is changing, with temperatures warming and storms and dry spells intensifying now and into the future. Native plants in gardens, parks and open spaces are a powerful part of climate adaptation. Ozark…
Discussion of Community Disaster Plans Given the Recent Wildfire Devastation in Maui
Fires in Kula, Lahaina and Pulehu/Kihei in Maui started Tuesday, August 9 and burned through the next day Wednesday, August 10 according to the reported timeline. A week after the major devastation of Lahaina, Maui County…
Drought conditions and hurricane winds exacerbate wildfires in Maui with devastating consequences
Wildfires in Hawaii, fueled by distant hurricane winds this week, have devastated the island of Maui. Fire seasons having grown worse over the years because of extreme weather patterns and climate change, have also increased…
Air Quality in Several States, including Iowa Impacted by Wildfires in Canada
Over the past month, smoke from wildfires in Canada have been impacting the air quality in the United States. Several states including Washington, Montana, Nebraska and Wisconsin issued air quality alerts in May due to…
Typhoon Leaves Most of Guam without Power
Typhoon Mawar passed over Guam Wednesday night (5 pm local time and 2 am CST) with sustained winds of 140 mph and gusts up to 165 mph, the equivalent of a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane….
Icy Weather through Thursday in Southern States
Another winter weather system is moving east from Texas bringing ice, sleet, and snow to the region. The current winter weather alerts will impact nearly 40 million people in Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and West Virginia….
Climate Adaptation – Fire Season
The Southwest and Intermountain West are known for hot weather and even seasonal fires. They have also been experiencing a prolonged drought that has had dramatic effects on the western landscape. 2022 has been the…
